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After winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, Ryan Preece heads to Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway for the 60th World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing, juggling a Super Late Model and Modified schedule and aiming for strong results during Speedweeks as he pursues opportunities including Daytona.
During a sleet-affected Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, NASCAR race control allowed teams to refuel without penalty mid-race due to the new 750-hp package and uncertain fuel mileage, plus the lack of a true pit road at Bowman Gray and a high number of cautions. Officials said grounding a fuel strategy that could end the race on their example would hurt the show, so teams were permitted to top off and continue, with the aim of avoiding a race decided by fuel and preserving race quality.
Ryan Preece won the chaotic Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in a rain- and sleet-delayed race with a record 17 cautions, marking a Clash win before a points-paying Cup victory for theRFK-inspired team. The event spotlighted controversial mid-race fuel/strategy decisions by NASCAR, featured wet-weather oval racing that produced a unique show, and saw Daniel Suarez impress in his debut with Spire while Shane van Gisbergen and Carson Hocevar suffered late crashes. Michael McDowell missed the main after a jump-start in the LCQ.
Ryan Preece earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win in the weather-delayed Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, dominating the final laps; Denny Hamlin endured spins to finish fifth as fuel/restage decisions drew scrutiny; Daniel Suárez impressed in his first race for Spire Motorsports; the event sparked renewed discussion about the Clash’s future at the historic short track.
Snow, sleet and freezing temps turned Bowman Gray’s Cook Out Clash into a multi-hour grind with 17 cautions and weather-caused delays, but Ryan Preece nevertheless won the 200-lap exhibition as crews adapted on the fly and fans endured the cold. The event showcased the track’s chaotic charm and even spawned talk of moving the Clash to Florida’s New Smyrna in the future, though Preece stressed his love for Bowman Gray.
Ryan Preece won the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC, on a wet, wintry night, taking the lead for the final 45 laps and holding off a chaotic finish that saw William Byron finish second and Josh Berry third after a race notable for 17 cautions and a switch to wet-weather tires.
Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series pole for the 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium with a 63.663 mph lap in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, beating William Byron; Ty Gibbs, Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell completed the top five. Connor Zilisch qualified 19th, and the Last Chance Qualifier will finalize the 20-car field for the 6 p.m. ET race broadcast on FOX and partners.
Denny Hamlin revealed he has re‑aggravated a shoulder injury and plans to race through the pain as the NASCAR Cup Series season approaches, speaking at a news conference before the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. He said surgery could be considered after the 2026 season and stressed managing the injury while staying healthy through a grueling schedule, amid personal hardships including his mother’s health and a family fire. Hamlin returned to the track with Joe Gibbs Racing for the preseason event, acknowledging some rust but intent on competing rather than sitting out the year.
A historic North Carolina snowstorm forced the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray to be moved to Wednesday, and forecasters warn of another storm bringing rain and a potential half-inch of snow into race time. Goodyear has wet-weather tires ready, and organizers say the event could proceed in light rain or mild conditions, though they aim to avoid further postponements. Project manager Justin Swilling cited the cautious decision to postpone, and fans are urged to dress for cold weather as the midweek show will include a pre-race spectacle.
The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium was postponed again due to a historic North Carolina snowstorm and has been rescheduled for Wednesday to give fans a safe, clear path to attend; organizers emphasized the importance of a packed house, while forecasts for more precipitation and freezing temperatures raise concerns, though NASCAR can use wet-weather tires if needed.
NASCAR has postponed its preseason Clash from Sunday to Wednesday at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem due to a major snowstorm that dumped up to 15 inches in the Charlotte area and about eight inches in Winston-Salem. Practice and qualifying start at 1:30 p.m. ET, followed by a 75‑lap last-chance qualifying race at 4:30 p.m. ET and the 200‑lap main event at 6 p.m. ET, a decision made with city and state officials to ensure safe travel and clean-up as crews and fans recover, with Daytona 500 activity unaffected.
Historic snowfall in North Carolina forced NASCAR to postpone the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium again, rescheduling the event to Wednesday, Feb. 4, as crews clear snow and ice and temperatures rise; NASCAR says safety comes first and is coordinating with local authorities, with a forecast of highs around 39–44F and a chance of showers on race day, and the updated schedule leading to practice/qualifying and the main FOX-broadcast race.
The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 4, 2026, due to historic winter weather in Winston-Salem and across North Carolina. Cup Series practice and qualifying are set for 1:30 p.m. ET on the FOX Sports App, followed by the Last Chance Qualifier at 4:30 p.m. ET and the Cook Out Clash at 6:00 p.m. ET on FOX, with MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio carrying the event. Parking opens at 11:30 a.m. and shuttles start at noon; fans can find details at nascarclash.com/weather or by calling 855-525-7223.
The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium has been postponed to Monday, Feb. 2 due to winter weather in Winston-Salem. Cup Series practice and qualifying start at 11 a.m. ET on FS2, followed by the Last Chance Qualifier at 4:30 p.m. ET and the Cook Out Clash at 6 p.m. ET on FOX; MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will carry the action, with parking and gate times announced and weather details available at nascarclash.com/weather.
Snow from a winter storm forced NASCAR to postpone the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray from Sunday to Monday, Feb. 2, with a forecast of milder temperatures and no inclement weather, and a detailed Monday schedule including parking, gates, practice, LCQ, and the main event on FOX.