Preseason Thoughts About Alex Bowman and More

Published: Thu, 01/29/26

Updated: Thu, 01/29/26

Frontstretch Newsletter: Jan. 29, 2026
Volume XX, Edition VII

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What to Watch: Thursday

- Today, NASCAR will likely give an update on this weekend's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. To this point, they have still not released an entry list for the event. The forecast for this weekend calls for snow Saturday, which would wipe out the heat races and the Cook Out Madhouse Classic.

Once again, the Piedmont Triad region is not well-suited for dealing with snowstorms. Perhaps, it would be better than last weekend's ice, but getting the roads clear could be an issue.

- In Florida, the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals start tonight at Volusia Speedway Park with the American Sprint Car Series and UMP Modifieds. Action will start at 5:15 p.m. ET on DirtVision.

We will have any news that breaks for you today at Frontstretch.

TV Schedule: Here

Today's Top News:

Grizzly Expands Partnership With Kaulig

Kaulig Racing announced Wednesday that Grizzly will expand their relationship with the team to sponsor a total of 27 races split between AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon's cars.

Alpha Prime Co-Owner Caesar Bacarella Attempting Daytona with Team

Alpha Prime Racing announced Wednesday that team co-owner Caesar Bacarella will attempt the season-opening United Rentals 300 in a third Alpha Prime Chevrolet.

City Garage, Clubb Team for Daytona

City Garage Motorsports and Clubb Family Racing announced Wednesday that they will once again team up for Daytona. As a result, Logan Misuraca will drive the No. 86 instead of the No. 85.

Photos are courtesy of Nigel Kinrade Photography and our own Josh Calloni.

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We'll preview this weekend's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray...if it ends up taking place as scheduled.

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