“In year one, we hit the jackpot,” said NASCAR’s Justin Swilling, who is in charge of the Clash on behalf of the sanctioning body. “This year, I wouldn’t say we’ve lost the bet, but we rolled the dice, and unfortunately, Mother Nature didn’t want us to stay on schedule.”

The 2026 Clash at Bowman Gray will be televised by Fox. Fans can also stream the race live on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers so you can try 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.)

Luke Fenhaus is a Wisconsin short-track standout who has dominated late models, impressed on national TV, and climbed NASCAR’s ladder the hard way. Daytona is the next exam.

NASCAR's only playoff road course will be no more. The once-popular quirky circuit has seen a drop in fan sentiment in the Next Gen era.

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