Chase Elliott wins The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, NASCAR's return to grassroots roots, ahead of Daytona 500; event lacked customary fighting but held historical significance.
Polesitter Chase Elliott led 171 of 200 laps to claim NASCAR's season-opening exhibition race, the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, Sunday night in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Average Speed of Race Winner: 58.757 mph. Time of Race: 1 hour, 13 minutes, 15 seconds. Margin of Victory: 1.333 seconds. Caution Flags: 7 for 7 laps. Lead Changes: 4 among 3 drivers.