Hello, Brazilian viewer here, just some quick context that might help understand the current situation from Brazil's perspective: The mayor of sao paulo that's running for re-election this year has been pretty bullish on motorsports recently, adding a Formula E round to Sao Paulo that was a success and even became the season opener for next year. FIA World Endurance Championship returned to brazil for the first time in 10 years attracted 70K fans to Interlagos, WEC is not even that big and it was a massive success, that's probably one the reasons alongside the NFL Sao Paulo game that pushed Brazil up in Nascar priority.
Beeing a Brazilian Nascar fan since 2013 and having the possibility of having a Nascar race in home soil is such a dream of mine and it could come true❤❤. Just some facts here. The Daytona 500 was streamed online on the channel esporte na band in february got more then 1 million views and peaked if i remember 20K live viewers. (Currently 17 years)
Seria bom ver a Nascar correr aqui em Goiânia ou mesmo em MG no circuito de Curvelo. Faria mais bem para o esporte a motor no Brasil, pra não depender de São Paulo pra tudo.
@@TheJosu145Boas notícias para ti amigo, assim como a NASCAR Cup irá correr em São Paulo em 2026, ainda em 2024 a NASCAR Brasil irá inaugurar o primeiro oval do Brasil nos moldes dos ovais da NASCAR Cup Series, muito provavelmente será usado pela NASCAR Cup não só a Brasil além do oval em SP (caso tenha)
Just look at all the Motorsport Royalty that's come out of Brazil: Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, Felipe Massa, Emerson Fittipaldi, Rubens Barrichello, Roberto Moreno, Carlos Pace..... Not to mention the great tracks out there, Interlagos and Jacarepagua to name two. There is an audience there!
Man, unfortunately Jacarepaguá was torn down for the 2016 olympics, the main complex was built there. It was a very very bad decision, because the place was one of the great laps of the country and could actually offer the option of oval racing (more like a trapezoid, but still) for Brazil (hosted a CART round between 1996 and 2000). Brazil has been learning to truly embrace motorsports and not just our drivers, we had a great crowd at Interlagos for the São Paulo 6 hours, even though endurance racing is more of a team effort. We have our fair share of history, especially on open wheel racing, always been a toast of motorsport fandom here. You mentioned why. We have 8 wins in the Indy 500, the only non US driver to win 4 times is brazilian. I'm sure that there will be interest for a nascar race here, despite not being our biggest motorsport community. The broadcasting has been expanded here, the group that owns the rights initially had a deal only for cable, but now they are doing free-to-air and youtube too. I'm sure nascar is looking into it for consideration.
I think NASCAR should bring some of their international series as support races. The Canada Series for Montreal, the Mexico Series for Mexico City, and the new Brasil Series for this new São Paulo race. Heck, the Brasil Series has 2 races in São Paulo Interlagos so I think having the international series as support races would be a good idea.
As a Brazilian I have to say that the news wasn't a big surprise after all. The NFL will come next month and at least a year ago the buzz about a NASCAR race here exists. Our fanbase is incredible, and most of us believe that the future is "NASCAR Goes Global". For us, will be a opportunity of a Lifetime and wont be a mistake after all. PS: Sorry about the Suarez incident, our directors has a Formula One mind
Being able to broadcast NASCAR to a wider audience is important, helps the sport to grow and also helps it to lose the stereotype of being a mostly South-Eastern racing series. I hope it happens.
As Brazilian, and São Paulo citizen, i'm happy, but, why now? i think in 2028 would be perfect, i have the fear this could be a political move since we are in Local Election year, but WEC return to São Paulo, F1 always have a Brazilian GP at São Paulo, why not NASCAR? From Charlotte to São Paulo is about 4.635 mi (per Google), if you want a "São Paulo 300" you need to test first in Mexico or Canada and them move to Brazil, because the logistic could be a nightmare. Imagine, going to São Paulo for the Clash and back to Daytona Florida for the Speedweeks and Daytona 500.
I would love to see nascar go back to Japan like they did in the 90’s, whether it be Suzuka like the first couple of Thunder races, or Twin Ring Motegi if they want to run an oval, which I believe they did for a year or two. Plus, I think Toyota would make a HUGE deal over the event and really make the prize money worth it for an exhibition race.
I would love to see Mexico and Montreal added to the regular schedule, and one international (outside of North America) exhibition race (like they did in Japan). If it's gonna be The Clash, I'm good with this.
That would be crazy! I am all for this growth, but we should take away dates from dinosaur tracks that have 2 dates and don't deserve them and spread them out to both international venues and American venues that deserve the spotlight; Portland International Raceway, Road America, Stafford Motor Speedway, Eldora, Pikes Peak, Irwindale or a San Diego Street Race, Mid-Ohio, Evergreen Speedway Heck even IRP.
Jimmie Johnson San Diego Grand Prix nascar street race either at Gaslamp/Petco Park Area, Mission Bay, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Brown Field or even MCAS Miramar or NAS North Island
Cup hasnt been to Canada since the 50's. For crying out loud, you could be at CTMP next year, and while the series is hung up on Montreal and racing there; CTMP hosted the Trucks and drew more fans for the trucks as a stand alone as they did anywhere. You cannot believe the crowds that Cup would draw.
I think a Cup race in Canada should be at Mosport (CTMP) and not just because I live 20 mins from the track. I don't think Montreal is a good track period, let alone for Nascar. The truck races proved it can put on awesome racing. I have been going to Mosport since I kid, the truck race drew more people than I have ever seen there. The hay days of ALMS didn't draw that many fans, especially for a 3rd tier Nascar series. A cup race would sell out immediately. As for the Clash in my opinion its dead. Speed weeks was a nice lead up to the start of the season, like pre season in the NHL, NBA, MLB and NFL. I think an exhibition race in Brazil in January is the best. I my honest opinion the Clash at Bowman Gray won't be any better than it was at the LA Coliseum.
@@jeffreydanilko6657 the Clash I could care less about. As for coming to Canada they should have done it years ago. The fact is they went to Montreal with Xfinity and they were in the city and it was exotic and the crowds were great. But the racing to me was a bit of a mess. I don't like srockcars when they are crawling around sections other cars fly through. Plus the track license operators in Montreal seem to act like NASCAR should be thankful to run there. That is why a deal hasn't been done. They can hold only two events a year on that track and yet they don't. So screw that because I am sure Ron Fellows and his ownership will do a good deal for both sides and NASCAR will be a success. The Trucks entertained and the Pintys series always puts on a good show . The only fly in the ointment is the pits may not be long enough and the downhill pits going into one are a possible issue. But that I think could be fixed
Okay, Brazilians... the Jacaparaguea track was torn down for the Olympics in 2016. What other ovals are there for NASCAR to run on in Sao Paolo State. I'm getting 1996 ITC vibes where the series crashed and burned by going too international, too quick, the teams and more importantly, manufacturers did not get a good return on it. Plus Brazil has its own, pretty good, stock car series.s
@@jasonjgr8580 The overwhelming majority of those can't support a Cup Series race, whether due to size or infrastructure, and Cup needs a large market.
Let's be real here... With the NextGen, teams can't afford to tear up their restrictor plate cars, which is the big reason the clash isn't at Daytona anymore Personally, I do like them doing it in warmer climates, but they've already shown there's no fan base in California anymore (because it's expensive) and teams don't want to go west anymore (again, it's expensive) so really, what option do they have? And at least with Brazil, it'll be summer in January (their seasons are opposite of ours) but again, the costs to send the cars there, then costs for the teams/drivers to fly there will be astronomical, and on top of that, the cars that are going have to be shipped 6-12 months in advance... Plus, what venue will NASCAR run? Because there isn't really a track in Sao Paulo anymore since IndyCar last went in 2015 So yeah, there's still way too many details to iron out for 2025
I'm all for more international racing and new/different things done with the Clash! This will be a great test to see how far NASCAR can go with the Clash, and I'd love to see future events go even further, like Japan and Australia. You could easily push back the Clash to January for these races, especially in southern hemisphere locations. I want the world to see that NASCAR (and American motorsports in general) is much more than stereotypical "southern boys going fast in a circle" or whatever as a big middle finger to F1 and similar. Even if the Brazil experiment doesn't work out, I still hope we can get some new and unique racing for the Clash each year.
I think Sao Paulo has a flat 'oval' available. NASCAR should be paying the whole bill, all everything. But, that won't happen... But, Brazil has a stock car racing series that has been around for awhile.
As a Brazilian Nascar fan who grew up near the Interlagos race track.... I'm pumped about this news!!!! I hope everything goes well and that the race actually takes place here, even if it's with half a field... But a points pay race for the championship I think is difficult, almost impossible! But a Exibition race like Clash sure can be done.... a few weeks ago WEC came to interlagos, after a gap of 10 years, and was Sold out here.... If nascar come to Brazil only for 1 race.... I'm sure will be Sold out Quickly than NFL game was...
I just feel if you are having a race internationally, it has to be a points race. I know NASCAR had a non points race in Japan in the 90’s but the sport was at its absolute prime at that time. The schedule needs to change in the future where more off weeks are scheduled in order to have some of these international races
NASCAR is going to have to face the reality of either shrinking the schedule if going international. Personally, I think they need to do it anyway. Going back to 31-33 races and perhaps having a few of the tracks on a rotation makes so much more sense than continuing to have 36 races plus 2 exhibitions. With that also comes the opportunity to hold only 1 race per facility, which would give each event more value because fans would have only 1 chance per year to see a race at a given track. Less supply equals more demand. 3-5 tracks that aren't pulling numbers should probably go on a 2 or 3 race rotation so that people have incentive to go to the event when it comes because it won't be there for 2-3 seasons at a time, depending on the rotation.
The financial concerns are fair and we here in Brazil also have a historic of being very volatile to politics and economics.. But.. If IndyCar managed to run here for years without going out of business (actually was one of the best race for them) NASCAR can survive bringing some cars. I have to warn tough, NASCAR Brasil is a startup at best and right now is a support event for Copa Truck from all things, is not that popular and NASCAR probably lies before all the other major international racing series in recognition here, from F1 to Indycar and even WEC, an event like this can be a turning point but still a risk. My question is... where? Interlagos? sounds nice but I would not be suprised if they choose to run it at the Anhembi street track (where IndyCar and F-E had their races). About the NFL match you can bet your money this will be a huge success... Since Cairo joined the league it skyrocket in popularity here too...
I can accept the fact that there won’t be a NASCAR Preseason Race at Daytona before the Daytona 500 (even tho it sucks, tbh), but if they’re gonna do races elsewhere before the 500, at least rebrand the event and call it a different name cuz a lot of fans are always gonna think Daytona when they see “The Clash”. I just wish that. Make it something else. You know, rebrand something old and make it fresh.
Personally, I don't have any issue with international exhibition races. I mean, NASCAR was going to Japan in the '90s, and I think they went to Australia years before that. I just don't think it should be the Clash. I still think it should be at Daytona to kickoff Daytona Speedweeks, but I get that they're not going to do that. Just my opinion on what they should do.
I think this could be too good to be true. if THAT happens, It may not be sustainable because smaller teams may not afford to travel there. Like what happened to NASCAR going to Japan.
So first off, if anyone is gonna go to the Clash at Bowman Gray if it does get announced, I hope y’all stay warm down there. I live on the east coast as well, just a bit further north though, but definitely understand the struggle if it does be Bowman Gray as the Clash. But as much as I want to see the Cup Series race internationally, there r a couple of not a few issues I see here. 1. Of course like what was said, traveling and timeframe between the Clash and the Daytona 500. Unless NASCAR wants to pay the bill for teams to head halfway down the South American continent plus half way down the US, not to mention the amount of time it’ll take teams to prep the cars for the 500, you’re asking a lot out of the teams. Especially depending on how the format for the Clash will be if it’ll be just Pole winners and Playoffs contenders from the previous year or be heat races like it has been. I would’ve preferred if NASCAR ran either Canada at Montreal or somewhere in Mexico to start small with something closer and then wiggle their way into something further. 2. A big one too is the racing. São Paulo, we’re most likely talking about the Interlagos Circuit. Which don’t get me wrong is an excellent circuit, a massive fan favorite to F1 fans, tons of championship deciders, produces some good racing from F1 and even better racing from Sport Car racing like WEC. But the Next Gen car on short ovals and road courses is abysmal. It’s something that still needs work to it but NASCAR just doesn’t want to do any testing to make the product better. Ik it costs money to change parts up or do any changes to the car, but what’s the point in not putting a dent into progress to get great racing at short ovals and road courses if ya don’t do anything, especially if ya wanna race internationally where most of the tracks that r gonna be raced at r short ovals and road courses. NASCAR needs to do more to the car instead of removing aero pieces and then calling it a day and still have the same exact thing as years prior. Like from RealRadman’s video about the Next Gen’s problems, hear Hamlin and Logano’s comments about the underbody being where most of the downforce, maybe implement a minimum ride height rule like in sports car racing to lose out on some of the downforce from the floor, maybe we see a difference in racing even with the full diffuser and spoiler package. At least then teams aren’t spending so much on the diffuser since it’s not scraping so much, cars aren’t beaching on a flat tire. Knock out a few birds with 1 stone. Is there even need of a spoiler anymore with the diffuser? R multiple tire compounds the way to go now? Just test everything that comes to mind. Cause you’re talking around 20 cars around a road course if it is Sao Paulo at either Interlagos or the old São Paulo Street Course IndyCar use to race at, which street courses r 50/50 with the Next Gen, Chicago this year was the best road race this year, but if it is Interlagos, you’re gonna have a more boring race than F1, and even more boring the the Clash on the Daytona Road Course.
i feel like the clasch at daytona is kinda like a test race for the daytona 500 and with going to brazil they arent gonna have that and with shorter practice at daytona is gonna help at all?
I’m fine with international races…..but Brazil may be a bit too far right now…..just remember that you can’t drive there like you can with Canada or Mexico so unless NASCAR purchases a ship to transport the teams it really isn’t feasible
NASCAR wants to ask more from the teams by doing this...how can any of the teams even be remotely interested in this if NASCAR is not willing to help the teams financially with this new charter agreement?
Don't see how they're gonna do it. Teams were bitching that it wasn't worth the cost to go to LA. Thinks it's cost effective to go to Brazil and I don't Nascar footing the bill
If this is true, this is going to be a big step for NASCAR. Obviously, going international would not have been my first choice for The Clash. But if this is a potential direction for NASCAR, perhaps it might be a good idea to send it to either Japan for their exhibition race or race at the Thunderdome in Melbourne Australia. Just to bring back a bit of history for NASCAR racing internationally.
@@joshuapboston1999 I think an Australia race is definitely not far away. NASCAR gained a lot of fans from Australia and New Zealand with drivers like Marcos Ambrose and SVG.
@@rafaelgteixeira7077 it's a gt3 car, plus this is 2026 let Nascar figure out there problems when conserning roadcources and short tracks before the gen 8 comes.
If the National Football League can go to Brazil, NASCAR can, but moving football players is a lot less complicated... But heres the logistical plan NASCAR could use if they want to make it back to Daytona... NASCAR could load up all their cars and TV production inside cargo planes at CLT... Then they take the haulers and load up the Daytona 500 cars, so they're on time for Daytona, and once the event is over, they can meet up with NASCAR at Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500
WEC come up here in a Cargo Ship.... I Think most of Equipament can come on a plane but the cars and other stuffs probably in a cargo ship... i Estimate 7 to 10 days of travel... From Port of Miami to Port of Santos (the closest city of São Paulo)
@@americanwalmarts3565 F1 come here in Brazil in 2 cargo planes... The F1 cars are like Legos lol.... All the cars come in one plane disassembled.. and the other plane bring the other stuffs... They Land in a city called Campinas about 50miles from Sao Paulo... But The Intermodal Boxes i think is only option for nascar cars...
I think it’s great for nascar to go internationally! I am all for it! I just hope we don’t lose our oval track identity and run a bunch of road courses with lack luster racing.
It is too bad that NASCAR can't go to Rio for the Clash & race at the same track Jacarepaguá that both F1 (1981-1989) & CART (1996-2000) raced at especially the old trapezoid layout that CART used. Unfortunately this track was demolished in 2012 to make way for the rowing facilities that were used at the 2016 Olympics with the grandstand being the only thing that remains of the track. However at least NASCAR is trying to bring a race to Brazil unlike Indycar who haven't made the effort to come back (despite being very popular in Brazil due to amount of Brazilian drivers in the series) since that street race they had in Sao Paulo from 2010-2013 on one of the worst road/street courses Indycar has ever raced on.
Where would you like to see NASCAR bring the Clash next?
I think it should be at darlington raceway 😎😎😎😎😎😎
Daytona
Motgei Japan 😊
@@revrasheemstewart I seem to recall them talking about racing in Japan in 2025.
@@bighand1530 cool 😎
Hello, Brazilian viewer here, just some quick context that might help understand the current situation from Brazil's perspective:
The mayor of sao paulo that's running for re-election this year has been pretty bullish on motorsports recently, adding a Formula E round to Sao Paulo that was a success and even became the season opener for next year.
FIA World Endurance Championship returned to brazil for the first time in 10 years attracted 70K fans to Interlagos, WEC is not even that big and it was a massive success, that's probably one the reasons alongside the NFL Sao Paulo game that pushed Brazil up in Nascar priority.
Thank you for the information! 👍It helps a lot with why they might be doing this. 👏
I honestly would love to see NASCAR in Brazil. That would be great for the sport and the country.
Mil grau
Beeing a Brazilian Nascar fan since 2013 and having the possibility of having a Nascar race in home soil is such a dream of mine and it could come true❤❤.
Just some facts here. The Daytona 500 was streamed online on the channel esporte na band in february got more then 1 million views and peaked if i remember 20K live viewers. (Currently 17 years)
This is why I have hope in the future of this sport. The international support of this sport is incredible
Thank you for being a fan 🫶
Seria bom ver a Nascar correr aqui em Goiânia ou mesmo em MG no circuito de Curvelo. Faria mais bem para o esporte a motor no Brasil, pra não depender de São Paulo pra tudo.
@@TheJosu145Boas notícias para ti amigo, assim como a NASCAR Cup irá correr em São Paulo em 2026, ainda em 2024 a NASCAR Brasil irá inaugurar o primeiro oval do Brasil nos moldes dos ovais da NASCAR Cup Series, muito provavelmente será usado pela NASCAR Cup não só a Brasil além do oval em SP (caso tenha)
I'm a NASCAR fan here since 2013, so being 17 now, that would be phenomenal to be watching in person
NASCAR is really pulling a "Please Come To Brazil"
The moment they see the taxes they will run out
Someone must have gotten too drunk at Suarez’s wedding
Brazil is a massive market and has great racing and stock car racing culture..
@@votekyle3000 🤣
Daniel Suarez is Mexican, not Brazilian
@@davelikesbaconyou didn't get the joke.
@@davelikesbacon His wife is Brazilian
Nascar at interlagos would be crazy
Interlagos has entered the chat for NASCAR
I hope it's on Interlagos..... And to think Brazil seems to have plenty of petrolheads in there
Bingo.
I don't see it being anywhere other than Interlagos tbh, especially now that Jacarepagua doesn't exist anymore
Just look at all the Motorsport Royalty that's come out of Brazil: Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, Felipe Massa, Emerson Fittipaldi, Rubens Barrichello, Roberto Moreno, Carlos Pace.....
Not to mention the great tracks out there, Interlagos and Jacarepagua to name two. There is an audience there!
Facts! I wish Senna could've had a chance to test the NASCAR waters.
Man, unfortunately Jacarepaguá was torn down for the 2016 olympics, the main complex was built there. It was a very very bad decision, because the place was one of the great laps of the country and could actually offer the option of oval racing (more like a trapezoid, but still) for Brazil (hosted a CART round between 1996 and 2000).
Brazil has been learning to truly embrace motorsports and not just our drivers, we had a great crowd at Interlagos for the São Paulo 6 hours, even though endurance racing is more of a team effort.
We have our fair share of history, especially on open wheel racing, always been a toast of motorsport fandom here. You mentioned why. We have 8 wins in the Indy 500, the only non US driver to win 4 times is brazilian.
I'm sure that there will be interest for a nascar race here, despite not being our biggest motorsport community. The broadcasting has been expanded here, the group that owns the rights initially had a deal only for cable, but now they are doing free-to-air and youtube too. I'm sure nascar is looking into it for consideration.
@@Vol4Life5with the CART/IRL split had Senna lived I honestly think he'd have tried NASCAR after he was done in F1.
Interlagos would actually be a pretty good track to host a NASCAR race.
NASCAR would gain fans left right center if they do this.
I think NASCAR should bring some of their international series as support races. The Canada Series for Montreal, the Mexico Series for Mexico City, and the new Brasil Series for this new São Paulo race. Heck, the Brasil Series has 2 races in São Paulo Interlagos so I think having the international series as support races would be a good idea.
And Japan?
As a Brazilian I have to say that the news wasn't a big surprise after all. The NFL will come next month and at least a year ago the buzz about a NASCAR race here exists. Our fanbase is incredible, and most of us believe that the future is "NASCAR Goes Global". For us, will be a opportunity of a Lifetime and wont be a mistake after all.
PS: Sorry about the Suarez incident, our directors has a Formula One mind
Cup at Interlagos would be AWESOME
Interlagos is awesome. It's a shame the original layout or the oval weren't still options.
It would be incredible.
Well this is wild. Definitely didn’t have this on the NASCAR Bingo card.
Being able to broadcast NASCAR to a wider audience is important, helps the sport to grow and also helps it to lose the stereotype of being a mostly South-Eastern racing series. I hope it happens.
As Brazilian, and São Paulo citizen, i'm happy, but, why now? i think in 2028 would be perfect, i have the fear this could be a political move since we are in Local Election year, but WEC return to São Paulo, F1 always have a Brazilian GP at São Paulo, why not NASCAR?
From Charlotte to São Paulo is about 4.635 mi (per Google), if you want a "São Paulo 300" you need to test first in Mexico or Canada and them move to Brazil, because the logistic could be a nightmare.
Imagine, going to São Paulo for the Clash and back to Daytona Florida for the Speedweeks and Daytona 500.
there has direct flights from florida to São paulo, probally everything would go to florida before go to Brazil
I mean, we have heard that NASCAR wants to race outside the US, but I don’t think we expected to be racing overseas until at least 2027.
@@judewhite4401 There are rumblings of an international race in 2025 or 2026.
let's fucking go!!! im Brazilian and would love an opportunity to watch a NASCAR race
I’m all about Brazil. Great people. Tons of motorsports there.
Hi, Iceberg, one of the Brazilians seeing your channel for years by now!
NASCAR at Brazil before GTA 6?!
I’m hoping to God that this means we will have a race at Interlagos!
if happens will be in interlagos
The teams are going to hate this
Last time NASCAR did a long distance international race, they covered shipping and travel costs.
NASCAR would pay for the travel, for sure.
Teams are already pissed off, this won't help matters!
I would love to see nascar go back to Japan like they did in the 90’s, whether it be Suzuka like the first couple of Thunder races, or Twin Ring Motegi if they want to run an oval, which I believe they did for a year or two. Plus, I think Toyota would make a HUGE deal over the event and really make the prize money worth it for an exhibition race.
*YOU’RE GOING TO BRAZIL!*
Hello, fellow Thomas fan!
EVERYONE WILL BE TAXED, THE CARS, THE DRIVERS, EVEN THE WATERMELONS WILL BE HEAVILY TAXED!
@@Bitterman5868Welcome to Brazil!!!! As a Brazillian u already have the spirit!!!!!!!
Nope! because, i'm alreadly on Brazil!
Brazil has a Rich history in racing
Indy 500 winners, formula one champion etc
Yup they sure do it really is incredible when you look at all the talent from that country
Make the clash a 20 lap race for pole winner’s at Daytona like it use to be
I would love to see Mexico and Montreal added to the regular schedule, and one international (outside of North America) exhibition race (like they did in Japan). If it's gonna be The Clash, I'm good with this.
Montreal defienitly needs to be added they have been asking for a Cup race for a long time.
That would be crazy! I am all for this growth, but we should take away dates from dinosaur tracks that have 2 dates and don't deserve them and spread them out to both international venues and American venues that deserve the spotlight; Portland International Raceway, Road America, Stafford Motor Speedway, Eldora, Pikes Peak, Irwindale or a San Diego Street Race, Mid-Ohio, Evergreen Speedway Heck even IRP.
Jimmie Johnson San Diego Grand Prix nascar street race either at Gaslamp/Petco Park Area, Mission Bay, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Brown Field or even MCAS Miramar or NAS North Island
Watkins Glen with the boot too
Cup hasnt been to Canada since the 50's. For crying out loud, you could be at CTMP next year, and while the series is hung up on Montreal and racing there; CTMP hosted the Trucks and drew more fans for the trucks as a stand alone as they did anywhere. You cannot believe the crowds that Cup would draw.
I think a Cup race in Canada should be at Mosport (CTMP) and not just because I live 20 mins from the track. I don't think Montreal is a good track period, let alone for Nascar. The truck races proved it can put on awesome racing. I have been going to Mosport since I kid, the truck race drew more people than I have ever seen there. The hay days of ALMS didn't draw that many fans, especially for a 3rd tier Nascar series. A cup race would sell out immediately. As for the Clash in my opinion its dead. Speed weeks was a nice lead up to the start of the season, like pre season in the NHL, NBA, MLB and NFL. I think an exhibition race in Brazil in January is the best. I my honest opinion the Clash at Bowman Gray won't be any better than it was at the LA Coliseum.
@@jeffreydanilko6657 the Clash I could care less about. As for coming to Canada they should have done it years ago. The fact is they went to Montreal with Xfinity and they were in the city and it was exotic and the crowds were great. But the racing to me was a bit of a mess. I don't like srockcars when they are crawling around sections other cars fly through. Plus the track license operators in Montreal seem to act like NASCAR should be thankful to run there. That is why a deal hasn't been done. They can hold only two events a year on that track and yet they don't. So screw that because I am sure Ron Fellows and his ownership will do a good deal for both sides and NASCAR will be a success. The Trucks entertained and the Pintys series always puts on a good show . The only fly in the ointment is the pits may not be long enough and the downhill pits going into one are a possible issue. But that I think could be fixed
It’s Friday 11 PM on the West Coast and I’m officially done with the summer break!!! Need cup racing!!!
Okay, Brazilians...
the Jacaparaguea track was torn down for the Olympics in 2016. What other ovals are there for NASCAR to run on in Sao Paolo State. I'm getting 1996 ITC vibes where the series crashed and burned by going too international, too quick, the teams and more importantly, manufacturers did not get a good return on it.
Plus Brazil has its own, pretty good, stock car series.s
I'm not a Brazilian but please be Interlagos... 🤞
Hey Nascar going to Brazil! Great wonderful Judy keep em there!
Instead of going international they should go to local tracks there is plenty of them that it could fit. Might have to bring in more seating.
@@jasonjgr8580 The overwhelming majority of those can't support a Cup Series race, whether due to size or infrastructure, and Cup needs a large market.
Nah, Nascar needs international viewers
@@NoName-gv6pi And Brazil is a massive market with a rich racing heritage.
Let's be real here...
With the NextGen, teams can't afford to tear up their restrictor plate cars, which is the big reason the clash isn't at Daytona anymore
Personally, I do like them doing it in warmer climates, but they've already shown there's no fan base in California anymore (because it's expensive) and teams don't want to go west anymore (again, it's expensive) so really, what option do they have? And at least with Brazil, it'll be summer in January (their seasons are opposite of ours) but again, the costs to send the cars there, then costs for the teams/drivers to fly there will be astronomical, and on top of that, the cars that are going have to be shipped 6-12 months in advance... Plus, what venue will NASCAR run? Because there isn't really a track in Sao Paulo anymore since IndyCar last went in 2015
So yeah, there's still way too many details to iron out for 2025
The real reason the clash left daytona is because fans cried about it like everything else
They said 2026 at the earliest.
@@midwesttrainchasers8587 exactly people want change then when it does people lose it
NASCAR South America Series, anyone?
First Japan, then Canada, then Mexico, now Brazil.
What's next? Silverstone?
@@HGT14 Well, Japan came first. Silverstone would actually be interesting. Too bad the UK's Rockingham Speedway closed, it was pretty unique.
@@D2RCR Right, Japan did come first
Ten years from now, "NASCAR May be racing on the moon".
@@Caterpillarjon lol call it the Moonshine race
He's right. I've seen it on the add for that American football game on NBC they advertised it when I was watching the summer Olympics.
If they are talking international they should go “down under” and see if they NASCAR drivers can drive on the other side of the road and car.
Bathurst would be awesome.
Cool idea but expensive. I doubt it will be a points race as I imagine a lot of the smaller teams will skip the event because of cost.
How about a regular season race in Brazil?
The Clash in Australia would be an insta buy for me. Best tickets etc. No second thought.
If the Clash at Brazil actually happens I hope Neymar Jr. gives the command to say “Drivers Start your engines”.
Man, just the thought of having F1, FE, WEC and now Nascar basically a rock's throw away from my house is making me giddy.
I'm all for more international racing and new/different things done with the Clash! This will be a great test to see how far NASCAR can go with the Clash, and I'd love to see future events go even further, like Japan and Australia. You could easily push back the Clash to January for these races, especially in southern hemisphere locations. I want the world to see that NASCAR (and American motorsports in general) is much more than stereotypical "southern boys going fast in a circle" or whatever as a big middle finger to F1 and similar. Even if the Brazil experiment doesn't work out, I still hope we can get some new and unique racing for the Clash each year.
As a São Paulo resident (and living about a mile from Interlagos) this would be a blast, but I’m realistic that it wouldn’t happen soon.
NASCAR should go to Italy and restore the Monza oval and race there along with widening it
I think Sao Paulo has a flat 'oval' available. NASCAR should be paying the whole bill, all everything. But, that won't happen... But, Brazil has a stock car racing series that has been around for awhile.
I mean this isn’t new nascar did this in the 90s when racing at Suzuka in Japan if anything they ship the cars down to Brazil
Man If this Going to be Real, I Really be Happy to See Nascar on My Country
As a Brazilian Nascar fan who grew up near the Interlagos race track.... I'm pumped about this news!!!!
I hope everything goes well and that the race actually takes place here, even if it's with half a field... But a points pay race for the championship I think is difficult, almost impossible!
But a Exibition race like Clash sure can be done....
a few weeks ago WEC came to interlagos, after a gap of 10 years, and was Sold out here....
If nascar come to Brazil only for 1 race.... I'm sure will be Sold out Quickly than NFL game was...
THIS IS BRAZIL!!! Sorry couldn’t resist the fast and furious quote
I just feel if you are having a race internationally, it has to be a points race. I know NASCAR had a non points race in Japan in the 90’s but the sport was at its absolute prime at that time. The schedule needs to change in the future where more off weeks are scheduled in order to have some of these international races
NASCAR is going to have to pay for shipping for the cars in order for this to work
Either that or we will only see the bigger teams go and compete
NASCAR is going to have to face the reality of either shrinking the schedule if going international. Personally, I think they need to do it anyway. Going back to 31-33 races and perhaps having a few of the tracks on a rotation makes so much more sense than continuing to have 36 races plus 2 exhibitions. With that also comes the opportunity to hold only 1 race per facility, which would give each event more value because fans would have only 1 chance per year to see a race at a given track. Less supply equals more demand. 3-5 tracks that aren't pulling numbers should probably go on a 2 or 3 race rotation so that people have incentive to go to the event when it comes because it won't be there for 2-3 seasons at a time, depending on the rotation.
Nascar just signed a new TV deal for the next 7 years. 38 races per year. So that isn't happening. Stop talking about it!
The financial concerns are fair and we here in Brazil also have a historic of being very volatile to politics and economics..
But.. If IndyCar managed to run here for years without going out of business (actually was one of the best race for them) NASCAR can survive bringing some cars.
I have to warn tough, NASCAR Brasil is a startup at best and right now is a support event for Copa Truck from all things, is not that popular and NASCAR probably lies before all the other major international racing series in recognition here, from F1 to Indycar and even WEC, an event like this can be a turning point but still a risk.
My question is... where? Interlagos? sounds nice but I would not be suprised if they choose to run it at the Anhembi street track (where IndyCar and F-E had their races).
About the NFL match you can bet your money this will be a huge success... Since Cairo joined the league it skyrocket in popularity here too...
Cup series on the Interlagos road course would feed millions
Tropa dos BR, vamo ter NASCAR aqui
I can accept the fact that there won’t be a NASCAR Preseason Race at Daytona before the Daytona 500 (even tho it sucks, tbh), but if they’re gonna do races elsewhere before the 500, at least rebrand the event and call it a different name cuz a lot of fans are always gonna think Daytona when they see “The Clash”. I just wish that. Make it something else. You know, rebrand something old and make it fresh.
Personally, I don't have any issue with international exhibition races. I mean, NASCAR was going to Japan in the '90s, and I think they went to Australia years before that. I just don't think it should be the Clash. I still think it should be at Daytona to kickoff Daytona Speedweeks, but I get that they're not going to do that. Just my opinion on what they should do.
I think this could be too good to be true. if THAT happens, It may not be sustainable because smaller teams may not afford to travel there. Like what happened to NASCAR going to Japan.
NASCAR going to brazil definitely seems wacky…..
*but in a good way*
Could we see NASCAR at interlagos
If the old guard hates Toyota they will love this lmfao. I just wanna know the track.
How would the cup cars handle the São Paulo track like the formula one cars
Should have more international races, Mexico and “Canada”
Nah there going there in 2025
I would love to see that
So first off, if anyone is gonna go to the Clash at Bowman Gray if it does get announced, I hope y’all stay warm down there. I live on the east coast as well, just a bit further north though, but definitely understand the struggle if it does be Bowman Gray as the Clash. But as much as I want to see the Cup Series race internationally, there r a couple of not a few issues I see here.
1. Of course like what was said, traveling and timeframe between the Clash and the Daytona 500. Unless NASCAR wants to pay the bill for teams to head halfway down the South American continent plus half way down the US, not to mention the amount of time it’ll take teams to prep the cars for the 500, you’re asking a lot out of the teams. Especially depending on how the format for the Clash will be if it’ll be just Pole winners and Playoffs contenders from the previous year or be heat races like it has been. I would’ve preferred if NASCAR ran either Canada at Montreal or somewhere in Mexico to start small with something closer and then wiggle their way into something further.
2. A big one too is the racing. São Paulo, we’re most likely talking about the Interlagos Circuit. Which don’t get me wrong is an excellent circuit, a massive fan favorite to F1 fans, tons of championship deciders, produces some good racing from F1 and even better racing from Sport Car racing like WEC. But the Next Gen car on short ovals and road courses is abysmal. It’s something that still needs work to it but NASCAR just doesn’t want to do any testing to make the product better. Ik it costs money to change parts up or do any changes to the car, but what’s the point in not putting a dent into progress to get great racing at short ovals and road courses if ya don’t do anything, especially if ya wanna race internationally where most of the tracks that r gonna be raced at r short ovals and road courses. NASCAR needs to do more to the car instead of removing aero pieces and then calling it a day and still have the same exact thing as years prior. Like from RealRadman’s video about the Next Gen’s problems, hear Hamlin and Logano’s comments about the underbody being where most of the downforce, maybe implement a minimum ride height rule like in sports car racing to lose out on some of the downforce from the floor, maybe we see a difference in racing even with the full diffuser and spoiler package. At least then teams aren’t spending so much on the diffuser since it’s not scraping so much, cars aren’t beaching on a flat tire. Knock out a few birds with 1 stone. Is there even need of a spoiler anymore with the diffuser? R multiple tire compounds the way to go now? Just test everything that comes to mind. Cause you’re talking around 20 cars around a road course if it is Sao Paulo at either Interlagos or the old São Paulo Street Course IndyCar use to race at, which street courses r 50/50 with the Next Gen, Chicago this year was the best road race this year, but if it is Interlagos, you’re gonna have a more boring race than F1, and even more boring the the Clash on the Daytona Road Course.
Dominic Toretto: "This is Brazil"
My city ❤
Brazil mentioned, must comment on the video. :^)
To be honest I'd much rather see a Nascar race than F1 here in Brazil.
i feel like the clasch at daytona is kinda like a test race for the daytona 500 and with going to brazil they arent gonna have that and with shorter practice at daytona is gonna help at all?
I think it is cool if this leads to a South American series ala Whelen Euro Series.
Nascar at Interlagos would be amazing
I’m fine with international races…..but Brazil may be a bit too far right now…..just remember that you can’t drive there like you can with Canada or Mexico so unless NASCAR purchases a ship to transport the teams it really isn’t feasible
Que legal! Im so excited. Most of my fam is from there so it just makes it so much cooler. Even if this just is speculation.
Hopefully Pim remembered to book the hotel this time.
Bring it to Canada And put it at Canadian motor sports park I’m Canadian so I’m biased but that would be freaking awesome
NASCAR wants to ask more from the teams by doing this...how can any of the teams even be remotely interested in this if NASCAR is not willing to help the teams financially with this new charter agreement?
Japan?
Taking the Clash international might be a decent idea but Brazil seems like a logistical nightmare for the teams.
Hello from Brazil
Don't see how they're gonna do it. Teams were bitching that it wasn't worth the cost to go to LA. Thinks it's cost effective to go to Brazil and I don't Nascar footing the bill
NASCAR world championship
If this is true, this is going to be a big step for NASCAR. Obviously, going international would not have been my first choice for The Clash. But if this is a potential direction for NASCAR, perhaps it might be a good idea to send it to either Japan for their exhibition race or race at the Thunderdome in Melbourne Australia. Just to bring back a bit of history for NASCAR racing internationally.
@@joshuapboston1999 I think an Australia race is definitely not far away. NASCAR gained a lot of fans from Australia and New Zealand with drivers like Marcos Ambrose and SVG.
Your right if people like it or nit we are all connected in some way the good and bad.
Go to Argentina as well then! They have a big love for motorsport over there too
I think THE CLASH should go city to city, state to state, but going to Brazil. I will believe it when I see it.
If nascar is going to Sao Paulo, it wont be at interlagos, there's a stadium that can probably be built into an oval just like LA
We don't need ovals.
The last time i checked , the Gen 7 car does not run good on road courses@Kamik62
@@rafaelgteixeira7077 it's a gt3 car, plus this is 2026 let Nascar figure out there problems when conserning roadcources and short tracks before the gen 8 comes.
If the National Football League can go to Brazil, NASCAR can, but moving football players is a lot less complicated... But heres the logistical plan NASCAR could use if they want to make it back to Daytona...
NASCAR could load up all their cars and TV production inside cargo planes at CLT...
Then they take the haulers and load up the Daytona 500 cars, so they're on time for Daytona, and once the event is over, they can meet up with NASCAR at Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500
WEC come up here in a Cargo Ship.... I Think most of Equipament can come on a plane but the cars and other stuffs probably in a cargo ship... i Estimate 7 to 10 days of travel... From Port of Miami to Port of Santos (the closest city of São Paulo)
@@MZanatta79 F1 does that, maybe instead of flying them on cargo planes they put the equipment on intermodal boxes and train them to Miami
@@americanwalmarts3565 F1 come here in Brazil in 2 cargo planes... The F1 cars are like Legos lol.... All the cars come in one plane disassembled.. and the other plane bring the other stuffs... They Land in a city called Campinas about 50miles from Sao Paulo...
But The Intermodal Boxes i think is only option for nascar cars...
The Clash should vault NASCAR into the future while the All-Star keeps it in its roots.
I think it’s great for nascar to go internationally! I am all for it! I just hope we don’t lose our oval track identity and run a bunch of road courses with lack luster racing.
Who cares?
I’m all for it
Thank god
Brasil Mentioned!!!!!
I'll believe it when I see it
Is NASCAR going to pay the transportation costs for the teams?
@@richardhogenson594 They did when NASCAR went to Japan in the 90s.
As long as SPA gets a race eventually then why not.
It is too bad that NASCAR can't go to Rio for the Clash & race at the same track Jacarepaguá that both F1 (1981-1989) & CART (1996-2000) raced at especially the old trapezoid layout that CART used. Unfortunately this track was demolished in 2012 to make way for the rowing facilities that were used at the 2016 Olympics with the grandstand being the only thing that remains of the track. However at least NASCAR is trying to bring a race to Brazil unlike Indycar who haven't made the effort to come back (despite being very popular in Brazil due to amount of Brazilian drivers in the series) since that street race they had in Sao Paulo from 2010-2013 on one of the worst road/street courses Indycar has ever raced on.