Overview

• NASCAR has officially scheduled the Cook Out Clash for January 31–February 1, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
• Cook Out will return as entitlement sponsor, extending its growing presence across multiple NASCAR title events.
• FOX Sports will televise the two-day exhibition, kicking off its Cup Series broadcast lineup ahead of the Daytona 500.
• The league assumed operations of the municipally owned quarter-mile stadium in 2024 as part of a long-term venue partnership with the City of Winston-Salem.
• Last year’s sold-out return at Bowman Gray, won by Chase Elliott, underscored the Clash’s appeal in reuniting modern Cup racing with its short-track roots.