At-track photos: 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray

Ryan Preece celebrates his victory in the 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Ryan Preece talks with his family over FaceTime after winning Wednesday's Cook Out Clash.

Ryan Preece fights back tears after winning the Cook Out Clash on Wednesday. While only an exhibition, it's Preece's first win at the Cup Series level.

RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece exits his car in Victory Lane after winning the season-opening Cook Out Clash exhibition race. 

Smoke show!

Burn it down, Ryan! The 35-year-old Preece heads to Victory Lane for the first time in Cup Series competition. 

Ty Gibbs (No. 54) and Chase Elliott (No. 9) tangle late in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

Cars line up for a restart late at Bowman Gray Stadium in wet-weather conditions. 

Cars jockey for position on a restart during Wednesday's Clash exhbition race at Bwman Gray.

Austin Cindric of Team Penske goes for a spin during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. 

Ty Gibbs leads during Wednesday's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. 

Eventual race winner Ryan Preece (No. 60) battles fellow Connecticut native Joey Logano (No. 22) during the second half of Wednesday's Clash. 

Denny Hamlin rolls the corner during Wednesday's Cook Out Clash event at Bowman Gray Stadium. 

During the halfway break, sleet set in over Bowman Gray Stadium, and teams pivoted to wet-weather tires for the remainder of the event. 

Ty Gibbs leads the Cook Out Clash just before the halfway break at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Cars exit Turn 4 during Wednesday's Cook Out Clash in Winston-Salem.

Ty Gibbs leads the field during Wednesday's Cook Out Clash.

Joey Logano battles Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney during Wednesday's Clash exhibition race. 

Shane van Gisbergen turns a lap during Wednesday's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. 

In his first race as a full-time Cup Series driver, Connor Zilisch battles during the Cook Out Clash.

A wide view of Bowman Gray Stadium during Wednesday's Cook Out Clash.

The Cup Series Cook Out Clash field re-fires for a restart at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Kyle Larson leads Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron during the opening moments of the Clash at Bowman Gray. 

Kyle Larson leads the field to green for the annual Cook Out Clash pre-season exhibition.

Fireworks explode before the start of the 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Chris Buescher stands on the grid before the start of Wednesday's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

Christopher Bell and his wife, Morgan, stand on the grid during the National Anthem at Bowman Gray.

Bubba Wallace stands on the frontstretch at Bowman Gray during pre-race ceremonies.

Cars are gridded ahead of the annual Cook Out Clash exhibition.

Polesitter Kyle Larson's car is pushed onto the track at Bowman Gray ahead of the Clash.

Defending Clash winner Chase Elliott's car is pushed out to the grid pre-race at Bowman Gray.

Shane van Gisbergen's car is pushed onto the track for Wednesday's Clash at Bowman Gray.

Ross Chastain's No. 1 car heads out to the frontstretch at Bowman Gray for pre-race Clash ceremonies.

Austin Cindric crosses the line second in the Last Chance Qualifier to advance to the Cook Out Clash over Corey LaJoie and AJ Allmendinger.

Josh Berry secures a victory in the Last Chance Qualifier, dominating his way into the Cook Out Clash.

Corey LaJoie (L), Austin Cindric (R) and AJ Allmendinger (back) battle for the final transfer spot in the Clash Last Chance Qualifier.

Cole Custer of Haas Factory Team races during the Cook Out Clash Last Chance Qualifier.

Alex Bowman turns a lap during the Last Chance Qualifier. Bowman took the 2025 points provisional and lines up 23rd for The Clash main event.

Josh Berry leads the Cook Out Clash Last Chance Qualifier at Bowman Gray.

The field re-fires during a restart in the Cook Out Clash Last Chance Qualifier.

John Hunter Nemechek battles for position during the Clash Last Chance Qualifier.

Riley Herbst (L) and Chad Finchum (R) battle for a spot during the Clash Last Chance Qualifier.

Trouble! Cody Ware goes for a spin and others stack up during the Clash Last Chance Qualifier.

Josh Berry (R) and Michael McDowell (L) lead the field to green in the Clash Last Chance Qualifier. McDowell was penalized for jumping the start.

Kyle Larson practices for the Cook Out Clash on Wednesday at Bowman Gray Stadium. The defending series champion earned the pole position for the 200-lap dash.

Joey Logano of Team Penske practices Wednesday for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

Ross Chastain turns a lap during Cook Out Clash practice at Bowman Gray.

Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch records a lap during Cook Out Clash practice.

Carson Hocevar (front) and Alex Bowman (back) roll the corner during Cup Series Cook Out Clash practice.

Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing practices on Wednesday at Bowman Gray.

Hendrick Motorsports' William Byron practices Wednesday afternoon in Winston-Salem ahead of the Cook Out Clash.

Chase Elliott turns a lap during Cup Series practice Wednesday at Bowman Gray.

Bubba Wallace practices ahead of Wednesday's 200-lap Cook Out Clash exhibition race.

Carson Hocevar exits the corner during Cup Series practice Wednesday at Bowman Gray.

Denny Hamlin practices Wednesday afternoon at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Ryan Blaney of Team Penske takes the track for Cup Series practice Wednesday at Bowman Gray.

23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace straps in for practice at Bowman Gray Stadium.

2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and defending Cook Out Clash winner Chase Elliott prepares for practice at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Trackhouse Racing's Connor Zilisch prepares to enter a Cup Series car for the first time as a full-time driver.

Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing stands beside his car before Cook Out Clash practice.

Wood Brothers Racing driver Josh Berry leans on his No. 21 Ford before Cup Series Cook Out Clash practice.

A Spire Motorsports crew member (L) shares a laugh with Daniel Suárez before Cook Out Clash practice at Bowman Gray. Suárez is making his debut with the organization after five seasons with Trackhouse Racing.

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin walks the NASCAR Cup Series garage at Bowman Gray. Hamlin shared earlier in the day that he plans to race the 2026 season with a re-injured shoulder. 

Kaulig Racing's AJ Allmendinger signs an autograph before Cup Series Cook Out Clash practice at Bowman Gray.

A bundled-up Ty Dillon walks the Cup Series garage at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Corey LaJoie prepares for Cup Series Cook Out Clash practice at Bowman Gray Stadium. LaJoie is driving the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford in place of the injured Brad Keselowski.

Noah Gragson of Front Row Motorsports spends time in the Cup Series garage before Cook Out Clash practice.

NASCAR Cup Series haulers sit parked at snowy Bowman Gray Stadium ahead of Wednesday's Cook Out Clash.