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NASCAR's Clash at Bowman Gray Postponed to Monday Due to Winter Weather
The event had already been shortened, but continued snowfall forced a delay to the season-opening race.
Jan. 31, 2026 at 3:47pm
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NASCAR's season-opening Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina has been postponed to Monday due to a winter storm that brought heavy snowfall to the area on Saturday. The event had already been shortened, with the Sport Mod and Modified companion races and the Cup cars' heat races eliminated. However, the continued snowfall and harsh winter conditions led NASCAR to postpone the race to Monday, when temperatures are expected to be more favorable.
Why it matters
The Clash at Bowman Gray is traditionally the first event of the NASCAR season, setting the tone for the year ahead. The postponement due to winter weather highlights the challenges NASCAR faces in scheduling outdoor events, especially in the early part of the year when unpredictable weather can disrupt plans.
The details
NASCAR had planned to start prepping the track while snow was still falling on Saturday morning, but ultimately decided to postpone the event after discussions with local officials and the operations team. The adjusted Monday schedule includes practice and qualifying at 11 AM ET, a Last Chance Qualifier at 4:30 PM, and the main race at 6:00 PM, all of which will be aired on FS2 and FOX.
- The winter storm warning for the Winston-Salem area predicted 3 to 7 inches of snow and was in effect until 7:00 AM Sunday morning.
- NASCAR initially planned to start prepping the track while snow was still falling on Saturday morning.
- The decision to postpone the event to Monday was made on Saturday morning.
The players
Ben Kennedy
NASCAR's Executive Vice President who announced the postponement of the event.
Bowman Gray Stadium
The venue hosting the Clash event in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
What they’re saying
“Nothing matters more than the safety of our fans, even when the weather doesn't cooperate. We were ready to fight the weather and appreciate the collaboration with Winston-Salem and NC officials to make the best decision. Our operations team is hard at work for a Monday race!”
— Ben Kennedy, NASCAR Executive Vice President
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