This weekend, the series takes on Bowman Gray Stadium for the Clash exhibition race for the second consecutive year. To kick off 2026, Byron and the Cup Series head to Bowman Gray Stadium for the second time for the NASCAR Clash. Hendrick MotorsportsChase Elliott’s victory in last year’s Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium gave Hendrick Motorsports eight wins in the NASCAR Cup Series exhibition preseason opener, good enough for a tie for second all time. Hendrick Motorsports is the all-time leader in titles as well as Cup Series points-paying wins (320). 48 Chevrolet, on the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium: “I’m curious to see what’s going to happen this weekend.