NASCAR Cook Out Clash postponed to Monday as snow hits North Carolina
The weather has already had a major impact on the NASCAR Cook Out Clash exhibition race this weekend.
The race was set for Sunday, Feb. 1 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, but has been postponed to Monday as a second winter storm in as many weeks dumped inches of snow in the Tar Heel State.
NASCAR said it will confer with Winston-Salem and North Carolina officials to assess the weather and ensure conditions permit hosting a safe event.
The weather forecast for the area had prompted NASCAR to move Saturday’s practice sessions to early Sunday afternoon and cancel Saturday night’s heat races.
According to the National Weather Service, the forecast for Friday afternoon through Sunday called for heavy snow in the area, impacting major travel in central North Carolina.
Events around the Cook Out Clash were canceled because of the winter storm: the FanFare on Fourth, originally set for Friday, and the Cars & Coffee event planned for Sunday morning will not proceed as planned.
Temperatures for Saturday are forecast to be a high of 22 and a low of 14, with light snow. For Sunday, there is no snow in the forecast, and Monday’s forecast calls for a high of 38, and at race time, temperatures will be in the high-20s.
When is the NASCAR Cook Out Clash?
The 2026 Cook Out Clash is now scheduled for Monday, Feb. 2, at 6 p.m. ET.
The new schedule has practice and qualifying at 11 a.m. ET on Monday to be broadcast on FS2, and Last Chance Qualifying is set for 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Where is the NASCAR Cook Out Clash?
The 2026 Cook Out Clash is being held at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The stadium is home to the Winston-Salem State University football team. The short track inside the stadium also hosts modified and stock car races.
How can I watch the NASCAR Cook Out Clash on TV?
The 2026 Cook Out Clash will be televised nationally on Fox at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 2.
Stream the 2026 Cook Out Clash on Fubo
Will there be a live stream of the NASCAR Cook Out Clash?
The 2026 Cook Out Clash can be streamed on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app. All NASCAR races on Fox or FS1 can also be streamed on Fubo, which is offering a free trial.
