Qualifying: 2025 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson kicked off 2026 by earning the pole for The Busch Light Clash at Bowman Gray. William Byron qualified 2nd, followed by all 4 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas. Bubba Wallace qualified on row 4 alongside Chris Buescher, who was the best qualifying Ford driver. Ross Chastain and Tyler Reddick rounded out the top-10. Defending event winner, Chase Elliott, … Continue reading 2026 Clash Qualifying & LCQ Recap
By: Andy DeLay, Staff Writer Well, they don’t call it the “Madhouse” for nothing… but usually the madness happens on the track, not because of the weather. There’s one thing I’ve learned: you can’t outrun Mother Nature, especially when she’s packing eight inches of snow. The 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium was supposed to be the kickoff to the season this past … Continue reading Frozen Out: Why the Snow at Bowman Gray Should Send the Clash Back to Daytona
As we head back to the legendary Bowman Gray Stadium for the second time with the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend, the race has already seen a major shift. All on-track action for the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium has been moved to Sunday. The preliminary car count for the Clash sits at 38, including a pair of part-time cars. Here is the full entry … Continue reading Official 2026 Cook-Out Clash Entry List
Following a December 18th skiing trip, Brad Keselowski came home with a broken femur, and he has been on the mend ever since. But announced today by Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, the 2012 Cup Series champ will be forced to sit out of the preseason opener at Bowman Gray Stadium, the annual Clash. Brad is fully focused on healing up and being ready for the … Continue reading Brad Keselowski to Miss the Clash at Bowman Gray
