NASCAR has one race, the Busch Light Clash, in the Southern California market, but that could end in 2025. The sport reportedly wants to move the Busch Light Clash, with Mexico being labeled as an option. So, could NASCAR’s presence in the Southern California market fade away? Not according to a recent report that could ruffle some feathers.
According to RACER.com’s Marshall Pruett, NASCAR is actively pursuing a 50 percent stake in the Long Beach Grand Prix, which takes place in downtown Long Beach, California. Last year, the estate of the late businessman Kevin Kalkhoven put the stake up for sale. However, the NTT IndyCar Series is looking to block NASCAR’s efforts.
Penske Entertainment, owners of the IndyCar Series, is trying to block NASCAR’s effort by bidding on Kalkhoven’s stake, per Pruett. If true, this would be a very interesting dynamic as NASCAR and the IndyCar Series bid against each other. NASCAR desires to race in Long Beach, and IndyCar doesn’t want that to happen.
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