NASCAR Delays Preseason Race at Bowman Gray Stadium
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Since 1979, the Clash has been a preseason show held at Daytona International Speedway through 2021. The 2021 edition then happened under the lights at Daytona’s road course configuration.
NASCAR is rescheduling the Clash, its annual season-opening exhibition race, due to expected inclement weather in the Winston-Salem, N.C. area. The Bowman Gray Stadium track will serve as the host to kick off NASCAR’s 2026 season,
The Clash: Scheduled for a total of 200 laps, the Clash will feature a competition caution after lap 100. Only green flag circuits will count. Bowman Gray Stadium is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Bowman Gray is a 0.25-mile short track.