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Ryan Preece muscles to dramatic Cup victory in the Clash

Ryan Preece outlasted sleek conditions and numerous on-track chaos to win the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Wednesday, February 4.

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'Why Do We Even Have the Rules?': Chase Briscoe’s Crew Chief Lashes Out At NASCAR for Clash Mess

The Clash finally got underway at the Bowman Gray Stadium after a long delay on Wednesday, and RFK Racing’s Ryan Preece won the event. But the proceedings weren’t without the usual drama that constitutes NASCAR racing.

Denny Hamlin News / The SportsRush / February 5

'There’s No Way': Denny Hamlin Does Not Want to Let Joe Gibbs Racing Down Despite Recent Tragedies

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin has been dealing with a lot lately. He missed out on winning the 2025 Cup Series championship by a thread and was dealt a bigger blow when his father, Dennis, passed away in a house fire.

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Connor Zilisch News / The SportsRush / February 5

Not Championship, Connor Zilisch Has Just One Goal Heading Into Debut Cup Season With Trackhouse

Following his impressive debut in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, Connor Zilisch is all set for his rookie campaign in the Cup Series this season. He missed out on the title, finishing second in the standings, but bagged 10 wins in the process.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 4

Ryan Preece's journey to NASCAR's top level yielded a win

Ryan Preece's long journey to NASCAR's top level finally yielded a win

Things won't magically get any easier for Ryan Preece after Wednesday evening, but he and the No. 60 team know they are capable of winning.

Ryan Preece wins wild, weather-plagued Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray was a 'marathon race' that was 'never gonna end'

NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 5

Daniel Suarez addresses run-ins with Bubba Wallace, SVG during NASCAR Clash

Daniel Suarez set the record straight with his run-ins with Bubba Wallace and Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) during the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 4

NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray was a 'marathon race' that was 'never gonna end'

Nor rain, nor sleet, nor gas mileage, nor a seemingly unending string of cautions could keep Wednesday's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray from finally coming to an end after three hours.

Ryan Preece wins wild, weather-plagued Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

NASCAR Truck Series races could be in Cleetus McFarland's future

Sleet comes down during NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win

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NASCAR News / Field Level Media / February 4

Ryan Preece breaks through at NASCAR's snow-addled Clash

Ryan Preece overcame snow and rain to win NASCAR's inaugural race of 2026, the Cook Out Clash exhibition race, on Wednesday at historic Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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Carson Hocevar News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Bubba Wallace Sends Carson Hocevar Into the Infield During Clash at Bowman Gray

Things are getting intense at Bowman Gray Stadium. Cautions are flying non-stop. Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar went back and forth, and that ended rather quickly.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 4

Ryan Preece wins wild, weather-plagued Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

Never before in the thousands of races at Bowman Gray Stadium has one ever seen all of the different variables that Wednesday's NASCAR Cook Out Clash saw.

Preece's long journey to NASCAR's top level finally yielded a win

NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win

NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray was a 'marathon race' that was 'never gonna end'

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Denny Hamlin trying to maintain positive attitude despite tumultuous, tragic offseason

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 4

Bubba Wallace wrecks Carson Hocevar in retaliation during NASCAR Clash

It’s been a wild night at the Madhouse. Drivers have been trading paint throughout the NASCAR Cup Series Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium; Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar had a run-in with 20 laps to go.

Daniel Suarez News / Total Apex Sports / February 4

Tensions Boil Over: Suarez Vents Frustration at Wallace During Clash Break

The layout of the Coliseum might be small, but the tempers are larger than life. During the halfway break of the Cook Out Clash, Daniel Suarez let his team know exactly how he felt about the racing etiquette, or lack thereof, displayed by his competitors.