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Photos: Dale Jr., Clint Bowyer drive Next Gen car at Bowman Gray Stadium

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Clint Bowyer shared turns driving the Next Gen car Tuesday at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The session was a part of NASCAR's preparation for The Clash next February at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum. Check out behind-the-scenes shots from the legendary track.

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The bullring that surrounds the Winston-Salem State football field was all ready for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Clint Bowyer.

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An up-close look at the single lug-nut tire set to make its debut along with the car in 2022.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. climbs aboard the Next Gen car for the first time.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is all strapped in and ready to turn some laps.

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Clint Bowyer was next up in the Next Gen car.

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What a sight as the past meets the future in NASCAR.

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A view of the Next Gen car as it makes laps around Bowman Gray Stadium.

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A view of the Next Gen car as it makes laps around Bowman Gray Stadium.

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A view of the Next Gen car as it makes laps around Bowman Gray Stadium.

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A view of the Next Gen car as it makes laps around Bowman Gray Stadium.

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A view of the Next Gen car as it makes laps around Bowman Gray Stadium.

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A view of the Next Gen car as it makes laps around Bowman Gray Stadium.

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After the session, Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes time to chat with Bowman Gray Stadium legend Burt Myers.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes time to address questions from members of the media.

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Clint Bowyer and FOX Sports analyst Larry McReynolds chat during the session.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. was all smiles after taking his turn in the Next Gen car, saying "it does everything better."

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Clint Bowyer and Larry McReynolds make some TV after the session.

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Larry McReynolds, a former championship crew chief, watches on as the Next Gen car make its paces.

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Officials surround the Next Gen car as they get ready to load it up.

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The Next Gen car is loaded back into the hauler after a day at the track.
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