A general view of racing at Bowman Gray.

BACK TO GALLERIES

Before and After: Cup Series drivers with experience at Bowman Gray Stadium

By Staff Report | Published: February 3, 2025 21

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

BACK TO GALLERIES

1 of 21

A general view of racing at Bowman Gray.

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

Take a look at the list of active NASCAR Cup Series drivers who entered Bowman Gray Stadium with experience at the "Madhouse" before the 2025 Cook Out Clash. See how each driver performed in the sport's return to the historic Winston-Salem short track.

2 of 21

William Byron looks on.

Jonathan Moore | Getty Images

Before Clash: William Byron

Bowman Gray starts: 1

Best finish: 15th in 2015 (ARCA East)

3 of 21

William Byron looks on.

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

After Clash: Byron

Cook Out Clash starting position: 11th

Cook Out Clash finish: 18th

4 of 21

Alex Bowman looks on.

Justin Edmonds | Getty Images for NASCAR

Before Clash: Alex Bowman

Bowman Gray starts: 1

Best finish: 12th in 2011 (ARCA East)

5 of 21

Alex Bowman looks on.

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

After Clash: Bowman

Cook Out Clash starting position: 19th

Cook Out Clash finish: 19th

6 of 21

Cole Custer looks on.

Justin Edmonds | Getty Images for NASCAR

Before Clash: Cole Custer

Bowman Gray starts: 1

Best finish: 10th in 2013 (ARCA East)

7 of 21

Cole Custer looks on.

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

After Clash: Custer

Cook Out Clash starting position: N/A

Cook Out Clash finish: 12th in Last Chance Qualifier

8 of 21

Chase Elliott looks on.

Rainier Ehrhardt | Getty Images for NASCAR

Before Clash: Chase Elliott

Bowman Gray starts: 2

Best finish: 6th in 2012 (ARCA East)

9 of 21

Chase Elliott celebrates in Victory Lane at Bowman Gray.

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

After Clash: Elliott

Cook Out Clash starting position: 1st

Cook Out Clash finish: 1st

10 of 21

Kyle Larson looks on.

Streeter Lecka | Getty Images for NASCAR)

Before Clash: Kyle Larson

Bowman Gray starts: 1

Best finish: 5th in 2012 (ARCA East)

11 of 21

Kyle Larson looks on.

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

After Clash: Larson

Cook Out Clash starting position: 21st

Cook Out Clash finish: 17th

12 of 21

Justin Haley looks on.

Mitchell Leff | Getty Images for NASCAR

Before Clash: Justin Haley

Bowman Gray starts: 1

Best finish: 3rd in 2015 (ARCA East)

13 of 21

Justin Haley looks on.

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

After Clash: Haley

Cook Out Clash starting position: N/A

Cook Out Clash finish: 9th in Last Chance Qualifier

14 of 21

Bubba Wallace looks on.

Justin K. Aller | Getty Images for NASCAR)

Before Clash: Bubba Wallace

Bowman Gray starts: 2

Best finish: 2nd in 2012 (ARCA East)

15 of 21

Bubba Wallace looks on.

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

After Clash: Wallace

Cook Out Clash starting position: 14th

Cook Out Clash finish: 5th

16 of 21

Daniel Suárez looks on.

Rainier Ehrhardt | Getty Images for NASCAR

Before Clash: Daniel Suárez

Bowman Gray starts: 3

Best finish: 2nd in 2014 (ARCA East)

17 of 21

Daniel Suárez looks on.

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

After Clash: Suárez

Cook Out Clash starting position: 18th

Cook Out Clash finish: 22nd

18 of 21

Corey LaJoie looks on.

Todd Warshaw | Getty Images

Before Clash: Corey LaJoie

Bowman Gray starts: 3

Best finish: 1st in 2012 (ARCA East)

19 of 21

Corey LaJoie looks on.

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

After Clash: LaJoie

Cook Out Clash starting position: N/A

Cook Out Clash finish: N/A

20 of 21

Ryan Preece celebrates in Victory Lane.

Darren McCollester | Getty Images for NASCAR

Before Clash: Ryan Preece

Bowman Gray starts: 3

Best finish: 1st in 2013 (Modified Tour)

21 of 21

Ryan Preece looks on.

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

After Clash: Preece

Cook Out Clash starting position: 12th

Cook Out Clash finish: 11th