Kenneth Inzar of the Peanut House sells snacks during the Madhouse Classic at Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Andy Avery takes a selfie with his wife, Samantha Hyer, and children Laynie, 10, and Masten, 7 during the Madhouse Classic at Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Bumping, beating and banging were the headliners Saturday night, along with Chase Elliott, in the return of the NASCAR Cup Series to Bowman Gray Stadium for the first time since 1971. Elliott won the first of four heat races on the quarter-mile track and will start Sunday night’s Cook Out Clash from the pole.

Formerly known as the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, this year's event moves to the legendary Bowman Gray Stadium, a track known for its tight quarters and intense short-track racing. With drivers battling for bragging rights and early-season momentum, expect plenty of action from green flag to checkered.