NASCAR Postpones Saturday Races at Bowman Gray Stadium

Sunday's Cook Out Clash with Cup drivers still on schedule

Jan. 29, 2026 at 4:31pm

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NASCAR has postponed the Sportsman and Modified races scheduled for Saturday at Bowman Gray Stadium in Greensboro, North Carolina as part of this weekend's Cook Out Clash event. However, the main Cook Out Clash race with Cup drivers on Sunday night is still on the schedule.

Why it matters

Bowman Gray Stadium is a historic short track that hosts NASCAR-sanctioned races throughout the year, drawing large crowds of racing fans. The postponement of the Saturday races is likely due to weather or other logistical concerns, but the decision to proceed with the marquee Sunday event suggests NASCAR is trying to minimize disruptions to the overall event schedule.

The details

The Sportsman and Modified races were scheduled to take place on Saturday as part of the larger Cook Out Clash weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium. However, NASCAR made the decision to postpone these two local races, though the main Cook Out Clash race featuring Cup drivers on Sunday night is still set to go on as planned.

  • The Sportsman and Modified races were originally scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2026.
  • The Cook Out Clash race with Cup drivers is still scheduled for Sunday, January 30, 2026.

The players

NASCAR

The sanctioning body that oversees professional stock car racing in the United States and Canada.

Bowman Gray Stadium

A historic short track located in Greensboro, North Carolina that hosts NASCAR-sanctioned races throughout the year.

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What’s next

NASCAR has not announced a rescheduled date for the postponed Sportsman and Modified races at Bowman Gray Stadium.

The takeaway

While the postponement of the Saturday races is an inconvenience for fans and local drivers, NASCAR's decision to proceed with the marquee Cook Out Clash on Sunday suggests they are prioritizing the main event and trying to minimize overall disruptions to the race weekend schedule.