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It’s official — NASCAR is back. The 2026 Cup Series returns for another year, starting with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium this weekend.
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Historically, this annual race was held at Daytona or Los Angeles, but last year it made the move to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. While Bowman Gray is a beloved venue, this weekend’s race schedule has been srambled by inclement weather in the Carolinas.
The Clash is a shorter race than most — only 200 laps and 50.6 miles. In the inaugural running of the race at Bowman Gray Stadium last year, Chase Elliott took the checkered flag, edging out Ryan Blaney.
Who will dominate the competition this year?
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 NASCAR Clash, including TV channel and streaming options for the race at Bowman Gray.
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NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray start time
The NASCAR Cook Out Clash’s rescheduled main event takes place on Monday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. ET at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Practice and qualifying will take place earlier in the day. See the full schedule below.
What channel is the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray on today?
Fans can watch the 2026 Cook Out Clash live on Fox or stream the race on Fubo.
Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
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NASCAR Clash 2026 radio station
Fans can listen to the NASCAR Clash 2026 on SiriusXM. The race will be broadcast on channel 90.
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NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray schedule 2026Monday, Feb. 2
Time (ET)
Event
TV/Live stream
11 a.m.
Cup Series practice and qualifying
FS2, Fubo
4:30 p.m.
Last-chance qualifying
Fox, Fubo
6 p.m.
Clash at Bowman Gray
Fox, Fubo
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
Date
Race
Track
Time
TV/Winner
Feb. 2
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Bowman Gray Stadium
6 p.m.
Fox, Fubo
Feb. 12
Duel 1 at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway
7 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
Feb. 12
Duel 2 at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway
8:45 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
Feb. 15
Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway
2:30 p.m.
Fox, Fubo
Feb. 22
Autotrader 400
EchoPark Speedway
3 p.m.
Fox, Fubo
March 1
DuraMax Grand Prix
Circuit of the Americas
3:30 p.m.
Fox, Fubo
March 8
Straight Talk Wireless 500
Phoenix Raceway
3:30 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
March 15
Pennzoil 400
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
4 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
March 22
Goodyear 400
Darlington Raceway
3 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
March 29
Cook Out 400
Martinsville Speedway
3:30 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
April 12
Food City 500
Bristol Motor Speedway
3 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
April 19
AdventHealth 400
Kansas Speedway
2 p.m.
Fox, Fubo
April 26
Jack Link’s 500
Talladega Superspeedway
3 p.m.
Fox, Fubo
May 3
Wurth 400
Texas Motor Speedway
3:30 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
May 10
Go Bowling at the Glen
Watkins Glen International
3 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
May 17
All-Star Race
Dover Motor Speedway
3 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
May 24
Coca-Cola 600
Charlotte Motor Speedway
6 p.m.
May 31
Cracker Barrel 400
Nashville Superspeedway
7 p.m.
Prime Video
June 7
FireKeepers Casino 400
Michigan International Speedway
3 p.m.
Prime Video
June 14
Cup Series race at Pocono
Pocono Raceway
3 p.m.
Prime Video
June 21
Anduril 250
Naval Base Coronado
4 p.m.
Prime Video
June 28
Toyota/Save Mart 350
Sonoma Raceway
3:30 p.m.
TNT, DIRECTV
July 5
Cup Series race at Chicagoland
Chicagoland Speedway
6 p.m.
TNT, DIRECTV
July 12
Quaker State 400
EchoPark Speedway
7 p.m.
TNT, DIRECTV
July 19
Window World 400
North Wilkesboro Speedway
7 p.m.
TNT, DIRECTV
July 26
Brickyard 400
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
2 p.m.
TNT, DIRECTV
Aug. 9
Iowa Corn 350
Iowa Speedway
3:30 p.m.
USA, Fubo
Aug. 15
Cook Out 400
Richmond Raceway
7 p.m.
USA, Fubo
Aug. 23
Cup Series race at New Hampshire
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
3 p.m.
USA, Fubo
Aug. 29
Coke Zero Sugar 400
Daytona International Speedway
7:30 p.m.
NBC, Fubo
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
Date
Race
Track
Time
TV/Winner
Sept. 6
Southern 500
Darlington Raceway
5 p.m.
USA, Fubo
Sept. 13
Enjoy Illinois 300
World Wide Technology Raceway
3 p.m.
USA, Fubo
Sept. 19
Bass Pro Shops Night Race
Bristol Motor Speedway
7:30 p.m.
USA, Fubo
Sept. 27
Hollywood Casino 400
Kansas Speedway
3 p.m.
USA, Fubo
Oct. 4
South Point 400
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
5:30 p.m.
USA, Fubo
Oct. 11
Bank of America ROVAL 400
Charlotte Road Course
3 p.m.
USA, Fubo
Oct. 18
Freeway Insurance 500
Phoenix Raceway
3 p.m.
USA, Fubo
Oct. 25
Yellawood 500
Talladega Superspeedway
2 p.m.
NBC, Fubo
Nov. 1
Xfinity 500
Martinsville Speedway
2 p.m.
NBC, Fubo
Nov. 8
Cup Series Championship Race
Homestead-Miami Speedway
3 p.m.
NBC, Fubo