The NASCAR Cup Series schedule is currently in the middle of a pair of events that use what essentially amounts to heat races to set the starting grid. The Busch Light Clash held inside the L.A. Coliseum used heat races to set its lineup and the Daytona 500 has throughout its history employed the Bluegreen Vacations Duels to establish the starting order for the sport’s biggest race. So should there be more races that use preliminary races to set the field? Arguably, the best racing of the weekend during the Busch Light Clash came during the heat races. The 150-lap … Continue reading Heat races could add value to some NASCAR race weekends

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