Daniel SuÂárez heads to Daytona to kick off his rookie season in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) this weekend in the Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona. Just like last year’s event, the starting line-up with be determined by a random draw. The race will consist of 75 total laps and will be broken down into two segments with the competition caution coming out after lap 25. A total of 20 drivers are eligible for the 2017 event after the eligibility criteria was changed to include only drivers who were 2016 Coors Light Pole Award winners, former Clash race winners, former Daytona 500 pole winners who competed full-time in 2016, and drivers who qualified for the 2016 Chase are eligible. SuÂárez is eligible for The Clash after taking over for Carl Edwards after he stepped away from racing in January.(JGR)
