Clash postponement emphasizes attendance; threat of more weather

The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, originally scheduled for this weekend, and then postponed to Monday is now scheduled to take place on Wednesday night. A truly historic snowstorm affected the vast majority of North Carolina on Saturday and state resources are required for clean-up before anything can be devoted to the NASCAR Cup Series preseason exhibition event. While most of the attention has been placed on the Winston-Salem area, the Charlotte area where every team is located, was also equally buried in snow over the weekend…

FULL SCHEDULE FOR 2026 COOK OUT CLASH AT BOWMAN GRAY

Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium | Wed, February 4 | 6 p.m.

Stenhouse, Gilliland aid snow removal at Bowman Gray as Cook Out Clash gets set for Wednesday

Ahead of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, race project lead Justin Swilling said NASCAR would race “come hell or high snow.” High snow came — in historic amounts across North Carolina’s Piedmont region — and NASCAR is racing The Clash at Bowman Gray in a Wednesday night showdown (6 p.m. ET, FOX, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)…

Miner Extends Partnership With Spire Motorsports Via Multi-Year Agreement

Miner Ltd., the self-perform, national service partner for smarter, safer loading docks, will return to Spire Motorsports and NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar’s No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for multiple races in 2026 and beyond…

Modo Casino expands partnership with Spire Motorsports in 2026

Modo Casino will expand its partnership with Spire Motorsports in 2026 beginning with the 68th running of the Daytona 500 where the premier free-to-play social+ gaming platform by ARB Interactive will serve as the primary sponsor aboard Michael McDowell’s No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1…

National Debt Relief expands partnership with Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing

Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that National Debt Relief will be featured as the primary sponsor of Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE for 12 NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026, including the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, February 15. National Debt Relief, also the official debt relief partner of NASCAR, is the industry leader in debt settlement and provider of the most popular debt relief solution in the U.S…

Richard Childress Racing Enterprises LLC Announces Leadership Appointments

RCR Enterprises, LLC, the parent company of Richard Childress Racing, ECR Engines, RCR Manufacturing Solutions, CT Spring Company, and others, announced this week several key leadership appointments designed to promote strategic development and emerging opportunities inside and outside of motorsports…

Franchitti to make NASCAR return for Truck Series race at St. Petersburg

Dario Franchitti will make his return to NASCAR in a one-off appearance at St. Petersburg with defending Craftsman Truck Series champions Tricon Garage. It presents a surprising full-circle opportunity for the three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and four-time IndyCar Series champion, who left IndyCar at the end of 2007 to run the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with Chip Ganassi Racing and returned to IndyCar in 2009 with CGR, where he drove until retiring after a brutal crash at Houston in 2013…

NASCAR helping engineer speed on a different kind of track with USA Luge

NASCAR and USA Luge are beginning a unique collaboration in which the motorsports operator will provide technical assistance in exchange for marketing and brand opportunities…

The interview of Ali Russel, Managing Director of Extreme H

A bold new chapter in motorsport history is rapidly unfolding as Extreme H, the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport championship, builds on the groundbreaking legacy of Extreme E and positions itself at the forefront of sustainable racing innovation. During Race Industry Week, Ali Russell, Managing Director of Extreme H, delivered a comprehensive look into the championship’s strategic evolution, the successful debut of the FIA Extreme H World Cup, and the long-term global vision for hydrogen competition.

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HPX is the future of the automotive aftermarket and where the high-performance automotive world converges to build what’s next. Hosted by NCMA and held in Charlotte – the beating heart of American motorsports – HPX is a trade show and conference that unites the full spectrum of the industry: manufacturers, race teams, builders, retailers, shop owners, content creators, and enthusiasts. It’s a launchpad for innovation, a marketplace for serious business, and a community built on speed, grit, and collaboration. From pioneering product design to next-level tuning and business growth, HPX is where the future of performance begins.

HPX 2026 will bring together hundreds of repair shops, engine builders, dealerships, supply stores, drivers, race teams, enthusiasts, media, associations, instructors and more in Charlotte, North Carolina, for 3 days of fast-paced networking, education and fun!

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