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Winter Weather Dampens Saturday Clash Activities at Bowman Gray Stadium
UPDATE 2: The Cook Out Clash has been further postponed to Wednesday, February 4. Practice and qualifying will go green at 1:30 p.m. ET (Fox Sports App), the LCQ at 4:30 p.m. (FOX), and the main event at 6 p.m. (FOX).
UPDATE: NASCAR has pushed the Cook Out Clash further back to a Monday night time slot. Practice and qualifying will go green at 11 a.m. ET (FS2), the LCQ at 4:30 p.m. (FOX), and the main event at 6 p.m. ET (FOX).
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Saturday’s slate of NASCAR events from Bowman Gray Stadium have been postponed due to forecasted snowfall. The affected races on Jan. 31 include NASCAR Cup Series practice, qualifying, and heat races, in addition to the Cook Out Madhouse Classic. The latter half of these included NASCAR Weekly Series Modified and Sportsman divisions, their races will be made up on a future date.
The Clash Preview at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center will go on as planned Friday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The brand-new event is the official start to the weekend’s action at Bowman Gray Stadium. It allows fans unmatched access to NASCAR Cup Series cars and drivers, live entertainment and more before race weekend.
The Clash Fan Fest, located across the street from Bowman Gray Stadium, will no longer be open this weekend.
The Cook Out Clash is still on schedule for Sunday, Feb. 1. Practice and qualifying will now roll from 2 to 4 p.m. ET and be aired live on FS2. The Last Chance Qualifier then goes green at 6 p.m. ET live on FOX. NASCAR Race Day on FOX will sign on at 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX, followed by the Cook Out Clash at 8 p.m. ET live on FOX.
In place of any heat races, the top 20 fastest drivers in qualifying will automatically transfer into the main event. Everyone else will have to race their way in through the LCQ.
NASCAR continues to closely work with City of Winston-Salem officials to monitor expected winter weather.
Race fans with tickets can get more information at this link or by calling 855-525-7223.
Written by Peter Stratta
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