Cars have officially been on track for the first time in 2026! The Cup guys went for qualifying laps at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Here is how they stacked up. Kyle Larson from Hendrick Motorsports wins the pole. The top 20 are locked into the Clash, with the highest-finishing driver of 2025, not locked in, being Alex Bowman, is locked in on provisional. … Continue reading 2026 Clash at Bowman Gray Qualifying Results
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
The seven-time fan favorite driver Chase Elliott won his Heat race Saturday to solidify his Pole position for Sunday’s first-ever Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Elliott would lead a majority of the first segment of the Clash, leading until lap 96 of 100 when Denny Hamlin passed him. Elliott would regain the lead at lap 126 and never return it. position Driver Laps … Continue reading Chase Elliott Wins Clash at Bowman Gray & Full Running Order
