🔥 BOWMAN GRAY STADIUM TO HOST THE SEASON OPENER 🔥
The roar of engines returns in full force on February 1-2, as the highly anticipated “NASCAR Cook Out Clash” marks the start of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. After three thrilling editions at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the race moves to the legendary Bowman Gray Stadium, known as “The Madhouse”, the oldest NASCAR circuit. 🏟️🚗
This year celebrates the 47th edition of the Cook Out Clash, making Bowman Gray the fourth venue to host this iconic event outside of Daytona since its debut in 1979. Fans are ready to experience pure adrenaline in a setting that breathes history and passion for motorsports. 💥
⚡ A FORMAT FULL OF ACTION AND COMPETITION ⚡
The event features an exciting format that will test drivers’ skills on a thrilling quarter-mile track:
Saturday:
- Practice and Qualifying: Drivers will be divided into three groups, each with three sessions. The fastest lap of each competitor in their final session will determine the grid for the heat races. ⏱️
- Four Heat Races: Each race will be 25 laps, with only green-flag laps counting. The top five finishers from each heat will secure their spot in the main event. 🏁
Sunday:
- Last Chance Qualifier: A 75-lap race where the top two finishers will advance to the final. 🚀
- Main Event: Featuring 23 drivers battling in an intense 200-lap showdown, with a scheduled break at lap 100 for strategic adjustments. The lineup will be based on heat race results. 🏆
🎯 LEGENDS AND RISING STARS ON THE TRACK 🎯
As of 2024, 25 different drivers have claimed victory in the Cook Out Clash. In the most recent edition, veteran Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing took the win, while Joey Logano, the current NASCAR Cup Series champion, shone in 2022. ⭐
Logano expressed his excitement: “When you see what Winston-Salem means to our sport, the anticipation is huge. There are so many passionate NASCAR fans here, and performing in front of them is just awesome.” 🎙️
Additionally, this event will be the perfect opportunity to showcase new car designs and fresh sponsor branding. For teams, it serves as a valuable technical rehearsal ahead of the regular season. 🔧🚗
🌍 NASCAR GOING GLOBAL 🌍
The participation of international drivers like Daniel Suárez has boosted NASCAR’s global reach. A prime example will be the highly anticipated NASCAR Mexico City Weekend, taking place June 13-15, 2025, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez—the first points-paying Cup Series race outside the U.S. 🇲🇽
With every lap, every overtake, and every victory, NASCAR reaffirms its place in the hearts of motorsport fans. And it all begins this February with the Cook Out Clash. 🚩🔥
