NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass shares the latest update about the upcoming Bowman Gray Clash

On August 14, 2024, NASCAR announced the return of the Cup Series to the historic Bowman Gray Stadium for the first time in decades. The season-opening race is scheduled for February 2, 2025. However, as of November 26, 2024, all tickets for the event have already sold out, as reported by Fox Sports NASCAR analyst Bob Pockrass.

The governing body is returning to the historic venue after 51 years, for the first time since 1971. The Bowman Gray Stadium is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with a quarter-mile flat asphalt oval track and is often referred to as NASCAR's longest-running weekly race track. Cup Series drivers will run 150 laps on the oval track, covering 37.5 miles.

NASCAR's project lead for the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, Justin Sulling, said:

"The sellout of The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium speaks volumes about the monumental nature of the event at this historic venue. We’re honored to bring such an incredible race weekend to Winston-Salem that will provide an opportunity to place the stars of Bowman Gray Stadium’s Modified Division in the national spotlight.” (via NASCAR)

The Stock Car Association also announced that the race will feature additional events, including an exhibition race at the Madhouse Classic on February 1, 2025, before the clash. Only 20 drivers from the Bowman Gray Stadium Modified Points Standings will be invited to Saturday's Madhouse Classic. The exhibition will comprise a practice session, single-car qualifying, and a dedicated 125-lap race.

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NASCAR announced a major international addition to the 2025 Cup Series

On August 27, 2024, the sanctioning body announced that the 2025 Cup Series is planning to feature a race in Mexico City. Almost after half a century, the governing body will be hosting a point-paying International Cup Series race overseas.

The last race held outside of the United States of America was held in 1958 at the Canadian Exhibition Stadium located in Toronto. The historic race for the 2025 Cup Series season is scheduled for Sunday, June 15, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, the nation’s capital.

NASCAR executive vice president, chief venue, and racing innovation officer highlighted that this motion has been on their radar for a "long time." He added:

"This is a historic moment for our sport, and specifically for the Cup Series, in being able to expand our footprint to Mexico. We’ve been talking about the continued iteration of our schedule, right? You can go back a few years went to new markets like Nashville and Austin, Texas. We went to the Coliseum for the Clash.

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez track is a 2.674-mile motorsport race track in Mexico City named after racing legends Ricardo Rodriguez and Pedro Rodriguez. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is an FIA-grade track and holds F1 and Formula E races. The Stock Car Association held Xfinity Series races from 2005 to 2008 on the same track and will return to the track for the 2025 season.