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NASCAR Clash Race Postponed Again Due to Winter Storm
The exhibition event at Bowman Gray Stadium in North Carolina will now take place on Wednesday, February 4th.
Feb. 1, 2026 at 2:55pm
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The 2026 NASCAR Cook Out Clash exhibition race, originally scheduled for this past weekend, has been postponed again due to a second winter storm hitting the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area. The race is now set to take place on Wednesday, February 4th at 6 p.m. ET, with practice and qualifying earlier that day.
Why it matters
The NASCAR Clash is an important early-season exhibition race that kicks off the new racing season. The repeated delays due to severe winter weather in North Carolina have disrupted NASCAR's plans and forced them to reschedule the event multiple times, creating logistical challenges for teams, fans, and the broadcast.
The details
After originally being postponed from its original weekend to Monday, NASCAR announced on Sunday that the Clash would now be held on Wednesday, February 4th. This is due to a second winter storm in as many weeks bringing up to 8-10 inches of snow to the Winston-Salem area. The decision was made "out of an abundance of caution due to hazardous road conditions" to allow for safer travel to the event.
- The 2026 NASCAR Cook Out Clash is now scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 4th.
- Practice and qualifying will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 4th and will be streamed on the Fox Sports app.
- Last Chance Qualifying is set for 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 4th on Fox.
The players
NASCAR
The governing body for professional stock car racing in the United States.
Bowman Gray Stadium
A multi-purpose stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that hosts the Winston-Salem State University football team and various auto racing events.
What’s next
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The takeaway
This repeated postponement of the NASCAR Clash due to winter weather highlights the logistical challenges that professional sports leagues can face when severe storms disrupt their schedules, forcing them to reschedule high-profile events at the last minute.
