NASCAR Snubbing Los Angeles to Make ‘The Clash’ International Triggers Fandom’s Warnings

Get ready, racing fans! Exciting news is on the horizon as NASCAR is considering a bold move that could change the landscape of the sport in the coming years. It’s common knowledge that the fans have eagerly waited for the day that NASCAR would take its thrilling races beyond the U.S. borders, and it seems that day may have finally arrived! With a growing interest in expanding its global presence, NASCAR is eyeing São Paulo, Brazil, as a potential host for one of its most anticipated events. This could mark a historic moment not just for the sport, but for fans around the world.

A potential leap into international racing

NASCAR had a meeting with key figures representing the country, such as São Paulo’s Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, Mayor Ricardo Nunes, and the NASCAR representatives, including Tom Dannemiller and the Chief Marketing Officer Pete Jung. As per reports, there was a focus on how the city could potentially host the Clash!

Governor Freitas talked about the potential benefits of such an event, stating that they are always looking forward to what brings an audience to São Paulo. Together with their well-known racetrack in Interlagos, the city seems to be the perfect location to host a major racing event. And to top it off, Brazil already has a strong connection to NASCAR through its local series and drivers, such as Daniel Suarez.

Now, the Clash has always been a big deal in NASCAR and to everyone who follows the sport passionately. The event is basically a pre-season warm-up, where the fastest drivers from the previous year battle it out on the tracks in a no-pit-stop showdown. And while it used to take place in Daytona, over the years, it’s seen its fair share of changes. Like going to Daytona Road Course in 2021 and then to the LA Memorial Coliseum in 2022—and this was the first time a NASCAR race has been held in a stadium since the 50s! So this move to Brazil would be kind of a bigger deal now that the event is going international.

However, not all reactions have been positive, as some fans are concerned about the logistics of moving the event from Los Angeles and hosting it in Brazil, particularly with the challenges of street racing. Their comments on social media are a mix of enthusiasm and caution, with some jokingly referencing the difficulties that could arise from such a huge leap.

Here’s what the community is speculating already

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Many fans are excited about the idea that NASCAR will be expanding its international presence. As one enthusiast put it, “I like it, if they’re gonna try and broaden their international appeal, The Clash seems like the perfect event to do it with.” This optimism is shared by those who believe that taking the Clash to Brazil could be a game-changer for the sport’s global reach.

However, some fans are more skeptical, drawing comparisons to Formula 1’s experiences in Brazil. As one user noted, “I’m sure the teams will be so excited to go to Brazil. We’ve seen how well that works for F1,” sarcastically implying that the challenges faced by F1 in the country may also apply to NASCAR.

But alongside this, many fans expect Brett Griffin to provide some entertaining and comical takes on the matter. One fan jokingly suggested, “Can’t wait to hear what Brett Griffin will say if this happens lol,” implying that Griffin’s response will likely be both. Another fan speculated that Griffin might quip, “They’re gonna murder everyone,” referencing the potential challenges and risks of racing in Brazil.

On the other hand, one fan was reminded of a movie that centered around the city, “I hear that city’s name, I can’t help but think of the movie ‘Nothing But Trouble,’ when the characters happen upon a particularly nasty moat filled with sewage and toxins…” This is backed up by some fans expressing their concerns about the potential environmental and infrastructure challenges of hosting a NASCAR event of this size in that city.

But hey, maybe this could be the start of something special. If NASCAR can pull off a successful Clash in Brazil, it could open the door for many more international races in the future. Are you ready to see your favorite drivers take on the streets (or tracks) of Brazil or do you think it’s just a recipe for disaster?