NASCAR Cup Series preseason exhibition race Cook Out Clash is back at Bowman Gray Stadium on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2026, in Winston-Salem NC for second year.

NASCAR has had preliminary conversations about moving its preseason Clash to São Paulo, Brazil but it will remain in the United States next year with an eye towards maybe going international ...

NASCAR announced Wednesday that the popular North Carolina short track will host the 2026 season-opening Clash exhibition race. The 2026 Clash will be held Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Winston-Salem track.

Ben Kennedy, NASCAR executive vice president, chief venue and racing innovation officer, said Tuesday that the 2026 Clash will “more than likely” take place in the United States, per Dustin ...

The Cook Out Clash will return to Bowman Gray Stadium to open the 2026 season, NASCAR officials announced Wednesday. The historic quarter-mile oval in Winston-Salem, North Carolina will host the ...

The 2026 NASCAR Clash exhibition race will be held at Bowman Gray Stadium on Feb. 1. The race will be broadcast on FOX, continuing the partnership from the 2025 season.

The 2025 Cook Out Clash was the first NASCAR Cup Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium since 1971. Chase Elliot won the main event, leading 171 of the 200 laps along the way.