That’s what the Clash was all about from 1979 to 2021, when it was the warmup at Daytona International Speedway for NASCAR’s version of the Super Bowl.

NASCAR is running the Bowman Gray Clash back for another year. After a successful debut event, the Cup Series will unofficially begin its 2026 season at ‘The Madhouse’ for a second run.

2021: Daytona International Speedway road course (winner: Kyle Busch) This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NASCAR Clash returning to Bowman Gray Stadium for 2026 race ...