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NASCAR's Preseason Clash Pushed to Wednesday Due to North Carolina Snowstorm
The exhibition race was originally scheduled for Sunday but has been postponed twice due to the winter weather.
Feb. 1, 2026 at 2:15pm
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NASCAR has announced that its preseason Clash exhibition race, originally scheduled for Sunday at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been postponed to Wednesday due to a major snowstorm hitting the region. The race had previously been pushed from Sunday to Monday, but the wintry weather has now forced another delay.
Why it matters
The Clash is an important preseason event for NASCAR, kicking off the new season ahead of the Daytona 500. The postponements due to the North Carolina snowstorm have disrupted NASCAR's plans and will impact teams, drivers, and fans trying to attend the race.
The details
NASCAR announced that the Clash will now take place on Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET, with practice and qualifying earlier in the day. The race was originally scheduled for Sunday night but had been moved to Monday due to the snowstorm. However, with roads still impassable, NASCAR has decided to push the event to Wednesday in hopes that conditions will improve enough for teams and spectators to make it to the track.
- The Clash was originally scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026.
- The race was first postponed to Monday, February 2, 2026.
- The event has now been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
The players
NASCAR
The sanctioning body that oversees professional stock car racing in the United States.
Bowman Gray Stadium
The historic short track in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that is hosting the 2026 Clash exhibition race.
Chase Elliott
The driver who won the inaugural Clash race at Bowman Gray Stadium in 2025.
Ryan Blaney
The driver who finished second to Chase Elliott in the 2025 Clash race at Bowman Gray Stadium.
What’s next
NASCAR will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions in the Winston-Salem area to determine if the Clash can proceed as rescheduled on Wednesday. If further delays are necessary, the sanctioning body may need to consider alternative plans for the preseason exhibition race.
The takeaway
The postponements of the NASCAR Clash due to the North Carolina snowstorm highlight the challenges that extreme weather can pose for major sporting events, requiring flexibility and adaptability from organizers, teams, and fans alike.
