From multiple sources including NASCAR and Jayski.com:

Ryan Preece won the 2026 NASCAR Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in a chaotic, weather-delayed race on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Driving the No. 41 Ford for RFK Racing, Preece took the lead with 43 laps remaining to secure his first career Clash win amidst sleet and numerous cautions. 

Key details of the 2026 Clash:

Winner: Ryan Preece.

Runner-up: William Byron.

Top 5: Ryan Preece, William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Daniel Suarez, and Denny Hamlin.

Conditions: The event was held on a wet track with near-freezing temperatures and sleet, causing 17 cautions.

Significance: Preece joined Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin as drivers who won the Clash before their first points-paying Cup Series win. 

The race was originally scheduled for Sunday but was postponed to Wednesday due to snow. 

23 hours ago, theguru said:

"Boogity, boogity, boogity!" is the famous catchphrase of late NASCAR announcer Darrell Waltrip, used to kick off races with "Let's go racin', boys!", inspired by the 1974 Ray Stevens song "The Streak". It signifies the start of the race, bringing excitement and becoming a beloved, though sometimes divisive, part of NASCAR broadcasting legacy.

Waltrip is a clown!

4 hours ago, MaddenCurse44 said:

Waltrip is a clown!

He was also a pretty good race car driver.

5 hours ago, 4 Quarters said:

He was also a pretty good race car driver.

Nah Dale Earnhardt kicked his butt!

1 hour ago, MaddenCurse44 said:

Nah Dale Earnhardt kicked his butt!

He did win the Daytona 500 before Dale and he was better at the Icky shuffle.  LOL

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Kyle Busch will start the Daytona 500 on the pole.

3 minutes ago, 4 Quarters said:

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Kyle Busch will start the Daytona 500 on the pole.

I was ecstatic to see Rowdy finish P1 last night. 

5 minutes ago, theguru said:

I was ecstatic to see Rowdy finish P1 last night. 

Just wondering if this could be his last 500.

Just now, 4 Quarters said:

Just wondering if this could be his last 500.

I think a lot will depend on how he performs this year.  Last year was horrible, I think it was a combo of his diminishing skills and not having a top car. 

3 hours ago, 4 Quarters said:

Just wondering if this could be his last 500.

Don't think so he will run it when his son races in it.

47 minutes ago, MaddenCurse44 said:

Don't think so he will run it when his son races in it.

I don't see that happening, at earliest, that would make Kyle 51/52 years old.