WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Feb. 18, 2026) – After launching its 2026 season by hosting the Cook Out Clash with the NASCAR Cup Series, Bowman Gray Stadium now shifts its focus back to the weekly racing action that earned the historic Winston-Salem track its legendary nickname — “The Madhouse.”
Today, the track officially released the 2026 schedule, which features 18 weeks of racing as part of the NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts.
Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up taking the Checkered Flag in the Clash at Bowman Gray while Middletown, Ct’s Joey Logano took the 11th place. Both drivers hung on to finish putting up with clear weather which turned into the worst storm that can be described as a finish in what’s called a Nor’easter, if you live anywhere chose to the City of Boston, MA.
Preece Claims First Career Cup Victory, Buescher 8th
CONCORD, NC (February 5, 2026) – It was worth the wait for Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing. After a snow storm blanketed the Winston Salem, NC area January 30, forcing the postponement of the Cook Out Clash from Sunday to Wednesday, the three car RFK team came to Bowman Gray Stadium with a blizzard of its own. Ryan Preece scored his first career Cup Series victory while Chris Buescher and Corey LaJoie held nothing back.
NASCAR Weekly Series Cook Out Madhouse Classic to be Rescheduled for Later Date, Cook Out Clash Remains Scheduled on Sunday, Feb. 1
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 29, 2026) – The Cook Out Clash events on Saturday, Jan. 31, including NASCAR Cup Series practice, qualifying, and heat races, have been postponed out of an abundance of caution due to expected winter weather. The Cook Out Madhouse Classic featuring the NASCAR Weekly Series’ Modified and Sportsman divisions has been postponed. A future date will be announced.
NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium
The Place: Bowman Gray Stadium
Track Length: 0.250 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, February 1
The Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: FOX, 6 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 50 miles (200 Laps – Green Laps Only)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – FOX Sports kicks off its 26th season of NASCAR coverage with The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Sunday, Feb. 1, beginning at 6:00 PM ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One and the FOX Sports app.
Mike Joy, FOX NASCAR’s play-by-play announcer since 2001, embarks on his 26th season with the network alongside analysts Clint Bowyer, marking his sixth season in the FOX broadcast booth, and 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick in his third year. Also returning to the FOX NASCAR broadcast crew are analyst Larry McReynolds, also entering his 26th season at FOX, and veteran pit reporters Jamie Little (12th season) and Regan Smith (ninth).
NASCAR and Kaulig Racing Join Tributes, Highlighted by Return of Biffle’s Iconic Stylized Numerals at Daytona
CONCORD, NC (January 22, 2026) – When RFK Racing’s cars roll onto the grid to open the 2026 season, they will do so honoring the legacy of Greg Biffle. Paying respect to a driver who helped build the organization, the team will begin a season-long tribute at the Cook Out Clash Feb. 1, followed by a special visual presentation during Daytona 500 activities Feb 11-15.
The remembrance begins at Bowman Gray Stadium as all RFK Racing cars will carry a circular memorial decal above the B-post during the Cook Out Clash. The artwork pays homage with the words, “The Biff 16, In Loving Memory of Greg Biffle.” As an enduring memorial, this artwork will adorn the RFK Racing cars in every race on the 2026 schedule.
Frontstretch reports that Brad Keselowski does not plan to race in the season-opening Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium next month and will have Corey LaJoie as a substitute, according to FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass.
Joseph Srigley of SI.Com reports that TRICON Garage has inked contract extensions with both Tanner Gray and Gio Ruggiero, which will see both drivers return to the championship-winning organization for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series campaign.
During Cook Out Clash, NASCAR fans will experience unprecedented access to cars and drivers inside the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center on Friday, Jan. 30WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Dec. 12, 2025) – NASCAR fans will get an exclusive first look at Cook Out Clash Weekend when the all-new Clash Preview kicks off the festivities on January 30 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center. Serving as the official start to an action-packed weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium, the event will offer an immersive, up-close NASCAR experience for fans of all ages.
