Chase Elliott holds off Ryan Blaney to clinch Cook Out Clash victory
Chase Elliott keeps a hard-charging Ryan Blaney at bay to claim the 2025 Cook Out Clash victory at the iconic Bowman Gray Stadium. SourceContinue Reading
Chase Elliott keeps a hard-charging Ryan Blaney at bay to claim the 2025 Cook Out Clash victory at the iconic Bowman Gray Stadium. SourceContinue Reading
Chase Elliott was the fastest man in qualifying on Saturday going into The Clash, NASCAR’s pre-season exhibition race. Getting into the main race Sunday relies on a different format than the usual Cup Series race weekend, but Elliott used a tried-and-true method: he ran the fastest qualifying lap, then leadContinue Reading
On Saturday night, NASCAR held four heat races to help form the field for Sunday’s feature event at the historic short track. Of the 39 entries, only 23 will get to compete for the Bobby Allison Memorial Trophy. After four rough and wild heat races, we now know who 20Continue Reading
Welcome to Bowman Gray Stadium, a.k.a. the Madhouse, the new home of The Clash, NASCAR’s preseason tune-up. Drivers will need to leave their racing etiquette and good manners at the door, because there’s no place for either on this short, rowdy track — one that hasn’t seen a Cup raceContinue Reading
Get ready for Sunday night’s Cook Out Clash at historic Bowman Gray Stadium with this hype video, showcasing the rich history — and timeless tempers — of the quarter-mile track. SourceContinue Reading
The Clash, NASCAR’s pre-season showcase since 1979, has undergone a significant overhaul in recent years. Gone are the days of sprint races on the high banks of Daytona meant only for the previous season’s pole winners. The last three year’s saw NASCAR invite all its chartered teams to the LosContinue Reading
Last summer, NASCAR unveiled an EV prototype sporting a generic CUV body (created in an exercise with the series’ manufacturers) to explore the potential future of the stock car sport. Now we’re getting a first look at what a manufacturer-specific version might look like with Ford’s launch of its MustangContinue Reading
It’s a story rarely seen in modern NASCAR. One that feels like it was lifted from a Hollywood script or tag line. An older driver is given the chance to race the cars he helps build at the track where he made his name, fulfilling a dream he thought wasContinue Reading
After much speculation and intrigue, Corey LaJoie has finally revealed his 2025 plans. LaJoie joins an impressive list of open entries who will attempt to make the 67th running of the Daytona 500 next month — part of a partial season schedule he’ll drive with Rick Ware Racing.Lajoie has runContinue Reading
Connor Zilisch has had more success than most pro racers — let alone most 18 year olds. In 2024 alone, he earned class victories in the Rolex 24 and Sebring 12 endurance events, won five of the eight ARCA races he entered, earned pole position for his first NASCAR TruckContinue Reading