The NASCAR 2026 season will unofficially begin with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium this weekend. However, the race is still in jeopardy due to the winter storm Fern covering the entire track in snow. Following that, stock car analyst Bob Pockrass shared the update on the governing body’s plan to tackle the situation.

NASCAR VP Ben Kennedy has updated fans on the precautions the team at Bowman Gray Stadium has made ahead of the 2026 Cookout Clash.

Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium The Place: Bowman Gray Stadium Track Length: 0.250 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, February 1 The Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: FOX, 6 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 50 miles (200 Laps – Green Laps Only) Where To - - January 29,

Reflecting on that, NASCAR official Ben Kennedy shared an X post and wrote: "The track team has made progress on clearing the track. We’re monitoring one more snow storm arriving Friday evening / Saturday.

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