NASCAR has made a major change to the 2027 Daytona 500 week. The 2027 Wheatley Vodka Clash will run on Saturday night, February 13, eight days before the Daytona 500 and on the eve of the Super Bowl.
Return of Speedweeks
The change marks the return of Speedweeks, which had been replaced by a two-week break between the Busch Clash and the Daytona 500. The new schedule is seen as a smart move by NASCAR, allowing for a more condensed and exciting racing period.
The 2027 Wheatley Vodka Clash will run on the oval, with eligibility for the invitation-only event still to be determined. The late Kyle Busch won the last Clash at Daytona in 2021, but that race was on the road course.
Reaction from Fans and Drivers
NASCAR fans have been reacting to the news, with some expressing excitement about the return of Speedweeks. Drivers, including Ryan Blaney, have also been weighing in on the change. Blaney recently paid tribute to Kyle Busch with a special helmet design.
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