NASCAR Cup Series

With the winter weather postponing the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, a lot of people have thought about what the future holds for the NASCAR Clash.

Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, will continue their partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) in 2026 on the No. 2 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with defending Series champion Jesse Love.

O’Reilly Auto Parts will significantly expand its support of grassroots desert racing in 2026 by sponsoring purses for competitors in 1/2-1600, 5-1600, Class 9, Class 12, and 5 Unlimited in the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship.

Ryan Preece captured his first win at the NASCAR Cup level with tonight’s win in the Clash at Bowman Gray

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.

NASCAR has postponed all events for the Cook Out Clash festivities at Bowman Gray Stadium to Monday.

The reigning Truck Series champion from Marietta, Georgia, will drive 23XI Racing's No. 67 Robinhood Toyota entry throughout the 2026 Daytona Speedweeks festivities as he attempts to earn a starting spot for this year's Great American Race.

Top Spot - Chase Elliot - Winner of the Clash in 2025, and has the momentum to do it again in 2026.

Drivers Busch, Harry Gant and the late Ray Hendrick, all of whom emerged from relative obscurity to reach the pinnacle of their profession, entered the Hall as the Class of 2026 during Friday night’s induction ceremonies at the Charlotte Convention Center.

After an incident leaving Myers unable to finish the 2025 Clash, he looks to bounce back in 2026. Team AmeriVet will give Burt another attempt in 2026 while still racing in the #50.