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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 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.
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.
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.
Winter weather threatens the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium as NASCAR weighs options to balance safety, facility logistics, and competition, delaying final decisions while preparing the venue and coordinating with teams, city officials, and broadcasters; Daytona was discussed but not deemed feasible, and the sanctioning body has adjusted formats and timelines to keep fans engaged.
Preview of the 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium (the 0.25-mile oval in Winston-Salem) detailing a revamped three-group format with heat races, a last-chance race and a 200-lap main for 23 cars, plus TV/radio coverage and the weekend schedule. The piece also outlines major 2026 changes including the return of a 16-driver Chase, driver moves (Corey LaJoie replacing Keselowski, Larson locked in, Kyle Busch’s crew chief change, etc.), and Bowman Gray-specific notes (Clash Preview, new 32x19 LED video board, and historical context of the Madhouse track).
Winter Storm Fern left Bowman Gray Stadium buried in snow just days before NASCAR’s Cook Out Clash, with temperatures near freezing. The track and garages have been plowed and are drying, but the infield remains snow-covered and more flurries could force weekend schedule tweaks. NASCAR executives, including Ben Kennedy, say cleanup is ongoing and any changes will be communicated as weather evolves, marking the Clash’s second year at Bowman Gray.