Unofficial Results: 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray

Ryan Preece scored the victory in an eventful and chaotic Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday night.

On a night that featured several twists and turns, including 11 lead changes, weather delays, and the use of wet weather tires, Preece flexed his muscle late by leading the final 45 laps for the win in the preseason exhibition.

William Byron finished second, with Ryan Blaney crossing the line third. Daniel Suarez, making his first appearance with Spire Motorsports, finished fourth, with Denny Hamlin rounding out the top five.

A total of 17 caution flags slowed the pace during the Cook Out Clash, with the majority coming in the second half of the race. Rain arrived during the event's halfway break, putting the field on wet weather tires to complete the contest.

This added an extra degree of difficulty to the race, as drivers wrestled for control on the tight Bowman Gray Stadium quarter-mile while surrounded by 22 other competitors.

With the Cook Out Clash in the books, the focus now turns to Daytona International Speedway and the 68th Annual Daytona 500. The Daytona 500 is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, with coverage on FOX.

-Photo credit: John K. Harrelson/NKP for Ford Racing

Cook Out Clash Unofficial Results