Coliseums have housed gladiators, wild animals, drama, and mock naval battles. But until the 20th century, they never held horsepower, until Bowman Gray Stadium was built.

Twenty-three cars will race 200 green-flag laps to claim the Cook Out Clash title Feb 2 at Bowman Gray Stadium, NASCAR revealed Tuesday. The 23-car field is the same number of cars that ran in the feature of last year’s Clash at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

NASCAR is back, old-school style, as 2025 opens with a return to the “Mecca of Madhouse” for Sunday night’s preseason Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

After three years in L.A., NASCAR brings its preseason race back to North Carolina, where Bowman Gray Stadium's return marks an emotional start to 2025.

NASCAR's preseason Clash moves to the sport's roots this year. Bowman Gray Stadium will serve as host. Two weeks later brings the Daytona 500.

The Clash is back but at a new track and with a different format. Here's what you need to know about NASCAR's preseason race at Bowman Gray.

NASCAR Cup Series season begins as it always does, with the Clash non-points race on Sunday. But the venue is different in 2025, with the Cook Out Clash taking place at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem,

NASCAR TV schedule for the opening race at Bowman Gray Stadium The 2025 NASCAR season begins this weekend with an exhibition race in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The half-mile bullring of Bowman Gray Stadium is set to host The Cook Out Clash.