NASCAR Starting Lineup: Qualifying Results for Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

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NASCAR Starting Lineup: Qualifying Results for Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jonathan Howard | Last updated Feb 4, 2026 3:41 PM ET

For the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray, 20 cars are locked into tonight's race based on time. Qualifying set up the first 20 spots, and now two will be determined by the Last Chance Qualifier. The final, 23rd spot will go to the driver with the highest 2025 Owner's Points who hasn't already made the race.

After three groups of drivers took to the track, the first 20 spots and the Owner's Points provisional have been set. It is a Hendrick vs. Joe Gibbs lineup near the front of the field for tonight's NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray.

Kyle Larson is the pole winner. His Hendrick teammate is right behind him in P2. Behind them, Ty Gibbs and Chase Briscoe provide a strong 1-2 punch for Joe Gibbs Racing on the second row.

Alex Bowman will take the Owner's Provisional and be the 21st car added to the field. Now, two spots remain for the top two cars in the Last Chance Qualifier.

Qualifying Results for Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray

NASCAR drivers prepare to race at the 2025 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

A strong group near the front. Connor Zilisch, the rookie, makes his first Clash field and will not need to race in the Last Chance Qualifier race. Trackhouse Racing put all three full-time drivers into the main event with Ross Chastain and SVG also making it.

Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Bubba Wallace , Chris Buescher, Ross Chastain, Tyler Reddick, Chase Elliott , Carson Hocevar, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano , Austin Dillon, Ryan Blaney , Shane van Gisbergen, Ryan Preece, Connor Zilisch, and Daniel Suárez are all locked into the Clash tonight. 17 cars will race in the Last Chance Qualifier for a chance to make the main event.

The Last Chance Qualifier is coming up shortly. Cars are cooling down from qualifying, and everyone will be watching to see how this race plays out. For a shot at the Clash, what will these drivers be willing to do to take one of these final two spots?

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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