The Clash's return to the iconic quarter-mile racetrack is a noteworthy achievement for the NASCAR community, allowing a new generation of drivers to experience the challenging driving conditions of such a compact space.

The future of the Clash, a surprisingly good run at Bowman Gray Stadium and more chatter from Sunday's exhibition race.

Chase Elliott claimed NASCAR's first checkered flag of 2025 on Sunday night in Winston-Salem, winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium for his first victory in the Cup Series' preseason event.

Brad Moran, Managing Director of the NASCAR Cup Series, will have a discussion with Ty Gibbs, after an incident during the Last Chance Qualifier of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

The Clash got a jolt of energy at the North Carolina short track. Will it return in 2026, or will NASCAR look elsewhere?

Chase Elliott started Sunday's race out front, and that's where he stayed for much of the night. Elliott finished in first place, taking home his first ever Clash win. He led 171 of 200 laps, while last year's winner, Denny Hamlin, led for 28 laps.

Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Chevrolet Camaro, took home the win in the first Cup event at Bowman Gray in the modern era. This marks the fourth season the Clash has been held outside Daytona International Speedway, where it was traditionally raced on the famed high banks through the 2020 season.

One look at Bowman Gray Stadium on Sunday night told you everything you need to know. The legendary quarter-mile in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been a proving ground for ov

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