The driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports will reach a significant milestone start at the Irish Hills and in his fifth full-time season in NASCAR.
The driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet is set to reach and surpass a significant milestone start at the Irish Hills and in his seventh full-time Cup season.
The 35-year-old Preece from Berlin, Connecticut, led 46 of 200 laps and outlasted sleet conditions and numerous on-track chaos to become the 27th competitor to win the Clash.
Josh Berry won the Last Chance Qualifier race while Austin Cindric outbattled Corey LaJoie for the second spot after a spirited side-by-side battle over the closing laps. Berry and Cindric will compete in the Clash Main Event at Bowman Gray Stadium
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin was made available to the media on Wednesday prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.