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Jeff Gordon and Kurt Busch Set to Reignite Rivalries at the IROC Heritage Invitational

Jeff Gordon and Kurt Busch Set to Reignite Rivalries at the IROC Heritage Invitational

The racing world just got a jolt of old‑school energy. NASCAR Hall of Famers Jeff Gordon and Kurt Busch are officially part of the driver lineup for the upcoming IROC Heritage Invitational, and the announcement has already stirred up interest across the industry.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 29

Insider Insists NASCAR Should Not Just Postpone the Clash But Cancel It This Weekend

Just two days ago, NASCAR veteran Kenny Wallace had brushed aside storm reports as overblown and anticipated that the Cook Out Clash would proceed as scheduled.

Josh Berry News / The SportsRush / January 29
Josh Berry Wants NASCAR to Experiment With Short Tracks for the Season Opening Clash

Josh Berry Wants NASCAR to Experiment With Short Tracks for the Season Opening Clash

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 News / ESPN / January 29

NASCAR adjusts Clash slate due to winter storm

NASCAR shortened the schedule for this weekend's Clash exhibition race in Winston-Salem to just one day in anticipation of more ice and snow.

Carson Hocevar News / Total Apex Sports / January 29
Daytona-Bound: Hocevar Backed by IKEA and Best Buy For Craftsman Truck Series Bid

Daytona-Bound: Hocevar Backed by IKEA and Best Buy For Craftsman Truck Series Bid

The unmistakable roar of engines at Daytona International Speedway always marks the start of a new season, but Carson Hocevar’s return to the Truck Series adds an extra spark to Speedweeks.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 29
NASCAR overhauls schedule for Clash at Bowman Gray ahead of winter storm

NASCAR overhauls schedule for Clash at Bowman Gray ahead of winter storm

In advance of impending inclement weather at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this weekend, NASCAR has overhauled the race weekend schedule for the Cook Out Clash. 

Clash at Bowman Gray wouldn't be the first NASCAR race to be impacted by snow
NASCAR plans to run Clash at Bowman Gray, won't move race to Daytona
Notable changes ahead of 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season
Erik Jones wouldn't mind seeing NASCAR Clash return to Daytona
The 'NASCAR Clash winners since 2000' quiz
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 29
Briscoe reveals he was hospitalized with illness over NASCAR offseason

Chase Briscoe reveals he was hospitalized with illness over NASCAR offseason

Briscoe won three Cup Series races in 2025 and made the Cup Series Championship 4.

Notable changes ahead of 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season
Carson Hocevar running NASCAR Truck Series opener at Daytona
NASCAR plans to run Clash at Bowman Gray, won't move race to Daytona
The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 29
Carson Hocevar running NASCAR Truck Series opener at Daytona

Carson Hocevar running NASCAR Truck Series opener at Daytona

Another NASCAR Cup Series driver has tossed their hat into the ring for the Craftsman Truck Series season opener at Daytona on Feb. 13.

Notable changes ahead of 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season
Corey LaJoie joins stacked field for NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona
The biggest pro and con of NASCAR axing the Charlotte Roval
Michael Jordan saw himself in NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch
The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz
Richard Childress News / The SportsRush / January 29
NASCAR Icon Richard Childress Set for Prestigious Philanthropy Honor in April

NASCAR Icon Richard Childress Set for Prestigious Philanthropy Honor in April

Richard Childress recently made headlines when leaked messages surfaced during the antitrust lawsuit, exposing former NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps directing derogatory remarks toward the veteran team owner.

Josh Berry News / The SportsRush / January 29
Josh Berry Admits NASCAR’s Chase Format Puts Him and His Team Under More Pressure

Josh Berry Admits NASCAR’s Chase Format Puts Him and His Team Under More Pressure

While most drivers have welcomed the Chase format’s return with open arms, recognizing it will place a premium on both consistency and victories across the campaign, several competitors find themselves on the wrong end of this regulatory shift.

Kyle Larson News / The SportsRush / January 29
Cliff Daniels Claims NASCAR’s Revised Chase Format Will Benefit Kyle Larson and Crew in 2026

Cliff Daniels Claims NASCAR’s Revised Chase Format Will Benefit Kyle Larson and Crew in 2026

Hendrick Motorsports, along with the rest of the NASCAR fraternity, has embraced the format shift with open arms, despite the outfit being one of the most successful teams during the three-race elimination era.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 29
How Corey LaJoie Replaced Brad Keselowski at the Clash and Landed an RFK Ride for the Daytona 500

How Corey LaJoie Replaced Brad Keselowski at the Clash and Landed an RFK Ride for the Daytona 500

Corey LaJoie feels like he has hit a jackpot after he was selected to stand in for Brad Keselowski at Bowman Gray Stadium for the Clash, along with landing a seat with RFK Racing for the Daytona 500 as the organization resurrects the No.

Elton Sawyer News / EasySportz / January 29

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR Have Decision to Make on Clash Format

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Mother Nature appears ready to throw a full-body block on NASCAR’s plans this weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium, with the latest weather models hinting at snow, cold and general Piedmont mischief aimed squarely at the Clash.

Erik Jones News / The SportsRush / January 29
Erik Jones Braces for 'A Lot of Unknowns' as NASCAR’s Next Gen Car Faces Freezing Bowman Gray Showdown

Erik Jones Braces for 'A Lot of Unknowns' as NASCAR’s Next Gen Car Faces Freezing Bowman Gray Showdown

NASCAR veteran reporter Bob Pockrass recently revealed that the sanctioning body faces a weather dilemma as the Cookout Clash approaches Bowman Gray Stadium.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 28
Notable changes ahead of 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season

Notable changes ahead of 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season

With another season upon us, here are some of the most notable changes ahead of the 2026 campaign.

Cold open: Connor Zilisch faces high expectations as he prepares for his NASCAR Cup debut
NASCAR plans to run Clash at Bowman Gray, won't move race to Daytona
Clash at Bowman Gray wouldn't be the first NASCAR race to be impacted by snow
Stellantis, Dodge eying potential NASCAR Cup Series return at 2027 Daytona 500
The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz
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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz
 The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz
The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz
 The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz
The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz
 The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
 The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 28
NASCAR plans to run Clash at Bowman Gray

NASCAR plans to run Clash at Bowman Gray, won't move race to Daytona

Regardless of the winter weather that is forecasted to hit Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this weekend, NASCAR seems adamant about running the exhibition Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. 

Erik Jones wouldn't mind seeing NASCAR Clash return to Daytona
Clash at Bowman Gray wouldn't be the first NASCAR race to be impacted by snow
What contingency plans could NASCAR have for potentially weather-impacted Clash?
Stellantis, Dodge eying potential NASCAR Cup Series return at 2027 Daytona 500
The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 28
Stellantis, Dodge eying potential NASCAR Cup Series return at 2027 Daytona 500

Stellantis, Dodge eying potential NASCAR Cup Series return at 2027 Daytona 500

RAM CEO Tim Kuniskis said that Stellantis "has every intention" of trying to get to the Cup Series. 

Clash at Bowman Gray wouldn't be the first NASCAR race to be impacted by snow
Three big questions heading into NASCAR's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Cold open: Connor Zilisch faces high expectations as he prepares for his NASCAR Cup debut
The biggest pro and con of NASCAR axing the Charlotte Roval
The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz
Jimmie Johnson News / 5 GOATs / January 28
Jimmie Johnson paint scheme unveiled for NASCAR Truck Series return in San Diego

Jimmie Johnson paint scheme unveiled for NASCAR Truck Series return in San Diego

Jimmie Johnson is all set for his NASCAR Truck Series return. On Wednesday, Tricon Garage unveiled the Carvana paint scheme Johnson will use at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.

Kyle Busch News / Total Apex Sports / January 27
Rowdy’s Off‑Track Battle: Pacific Life Fires Back at Busch Lawsuit

Rowdy’s Off‑Track Battle: Pacific Life Fires Back at Busch Lawsuit

Kyle Busch has made a career out of refusing to lift, whether he’s fighting for a win at Daytona or leaning on someone’s door in a Saturday‑night brawl on a short track.

Corey Heim News / Field Level Media / January 27
Corey Heim to make Daytona 500 bid with 23XI Racing

Corey Heim to make Daytona 500 bid with 23XI Racing

Corey Heim will attempt to qualify for next month's Daytona 500 in the No. 67 Toyota for 23XI Racing. Heim, 23, is the reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion after winning 12 of 25 races last season.

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