What was once an honor invitational high-speed race reserved for previous year pole winners has evolved into a come-one, come-all slow-speed exhibition.
The Busch Clash made its debut in 1979 and was designed to spark interest in Cup qualifying throughout the season and showcase the sport’s fastest cars.
Six years before NASCAR introduced its All-Star race, the sanctioning body and Anheuser-Busch decided to create a non-points event designed to spark interest in Cup qualifying throughout the season and showcase the sport’s fastest cars. as the Busch Clash’s inaugural winner, defeating Darrell Waltrip by a car length, averaging 193.384 mph in the caution-free event.Getty Images
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