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NASCAR Adjusts Clash Schedule at Bowman Gray Stadium Due to Winter Storm
The exhibition race will now be a one-day event on Sunday due to inclement weather in North Carolina.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 6:47pm
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NASCAR has adjusted the schedule for this weekend's exhibition Clash race at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The two-day event was originally scheduled to begin on Saturday, but with more ice and snow expected in the area, NASCAR has decided to make it a one-day event on Sunday. The roads in the area are still not fully cleared from last weekend's ice storm, and a winter storm watch is in effect through Sunday afternoon, with up to 12 inches of snow possible on Saturday.
Why it matters
The Clash is an important preseason exhibition race for NASCAR, allowing teams to test their cars and drivers to get acclimated before the start of the regular season. Adjusting the schedule due to severe winter weather is a necessary move to ensure the safety of teams, staff, and fans attending the event.
The details
The Clash was originally scheduled to be a two-day event, with the main race taking place on Sunday evening. However, with the roads in the Winston-Salem area still not fully cleared from last weekend's ice storm, and more inclement weather expected over the weekend, NASCAR has decided to make it a one-day event on Sunday. The area is under a winter storm watch through 1 p.m. EST on Sunday, with up to 12 inches of snow possible on Saturday.
- The Clash was originally scheduled to be a two-day event beginning on Saturday, January 25, 2026.
- The main race was supposed to be held on Sunday, January 26, 2026.
- A winter storm watch is in effect for the Winston-Salem area through 1 p.m. EST on Sunday, January 26, 2026.
The players
NASCAR
The sanctioning body for stock car racing in the United States, which organizes the Clash exhibition race.
Bowman Gray Stadium
A historic short track located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, which is hosting the Clash exhibition race.
What’s next
NASCAR will proceed with the one-day Clash event on Sunday, January 26, 2026, as long as the weather conditions allow for safe racing.
The takeaway
The adjustments to the Clash schedule highlight the challenges that NASCAR and other sports face when dealing with unpredictable winter weather, and the importance of being flexible and prioritizing the safety of participants and fans.
