Event Moved Due to the Impacts of Historic Winter Weather in North Carolina
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2026) – The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 4 due to the impacts of historic winter weather in Winston-Salem and across the North Carolina region.
“This event is for the fans, and the fans at The Madhouse are some of the most passionate fans in all of sports,” said Justin Swilling, Project Lead, Cook Out Clash. “Moving the Cook Out Clash to Wednesday, Feb. 4 gives us the best opportunity to hold this event with fans at Bowman Gray Stadium while allowing the City of Winston-Salem to dedicate all of their resources to respond to the needs created by this historic weather event.”
On Wednesday, NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET live on the FOX Sports App. The Last Chance Qualifier is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET live on FOX, followed by the Cook Out Clash at 6 p.m. ET live on FOX. MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will broadcast the entirety of Cook Out Clash action.
NASCAR is continuing to work closely with the City of Winston-Salem and the North Carolina Department of Transportation on the ongoing impacts of the historic winter weather in the city and surrounding region to host a safe event.
Parking lots will open on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. with off-site shuttle services beginning at noon. Gates will open at 12:30 p.m.
Race fans with tickets can get more information at www.nascarclash.com/weather or by calling 855-525-7223.
About Bowman Gray Stadium
Built in 1937, Bowman Gray Stadium, a quarter-mile short track, holds a special place in NASCAR history as the longest-running weekly racetrack. The racetrack hosted 29 NASCAR Grand National, now NASCAR Cup Series, races from 1958 to 1971 and hosted several East Series races from 2011 to 2015. The Cup Series returned in 2025 with the Cook Out Clash for the first time since 1971. For more information, visit bowmangrayracing.com.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities.
NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series).
The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
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