NASCAR Returns to Bowman Gray Stadium for 2025 Clash

The 2025 NASCAR season kicks off with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, marking its first Cup Series event since 1971. This exhibition race features a new heat racing format, where drivers will compete in multiple qualifying sessions to secure a spot in the main event, with only 16 drivers making the cut. Veteran racer Tim Brown is set to make his Cup debut at this historic venue, where he has previously enjoyed significant success in modified racing, eliciting emotional reactions from his family. The decision to move the Clash back to Bowman Gray follows a series of unsatisfactory races at previous venues, with NASCAR aiming to return to its roots and provide fans with a more traditional racing experience. The event is sold out and promises a thrilling atmosphere, reminiscent of NASCAR's storied history. Fans can watch the heat races live on Fox Sports 1 this Saturday night.