The 2026 NASCAR schedule will begin in exhibition style, with 23 drivers set to battle at the legendary Bowman Gray Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 1.

Editor’s note: Updated times and day for on-track action. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season will kick off in exhibition fashion as 23 drivers will battle at Bowman Gray Stadium on Feb. 2 (6 p.m. ET, FOX,

The Clash: Scheduled for a total of 200 laps, the Clash will feature a competition caution after lap 100. Only green flag circuits will count. Bowman Gray Stadium is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Bowman Gray is a 0.25-mile short track.

The Cook Out Clash will be held at the famous Bowman Gray Stadium, and the Daytona 500 will officially kick off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season on February 15 at the Daytona International Speedway.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads back to Martinsville Speedway for the 2025 Xfinity 500, the final race in the NASCAR Playoff Series Round of 8. Here’s everything you need to know about Sunday’s race in Martinsville, including start time and how to watch.

The Rolex 24 at Daytona is set for 1:40 p.m. today. Here is the full starting lineup.