Overview
- All Saturday on-track activity was canceled after forecasts called for several inches of snow and subfreezing temperatures in Winston-Salem.
- Revised broadcast windows set practice and qualifying for 2–4 p.m. ET on FS2, the Last Chance Qualifier at 6 p.m. ET on FOX, and the 200-lap main at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
- Heat races were removed from the format, the 75-lap LCQ will advance two drivers, and the 23rd spot goes to the highest 2025 points driver not already qualified.
- Support events including the Madhouse Classic were postponed and the Fan Fest was canceled, while Friday’s Clash Preview proceeded as planned.
- Track snow removal and Thursday technical inspection were completed, relocation rumors to Daytona were refuted, and NASCAR will coordinate with the city to reassess conditions.