2025 NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Format

Here's how the Clash will work

 

NASCAR revealed the format for the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium with the main event set to go green just after 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2.

 

The lineup for the 200-mile main event on the quarter-mile short track will take place over the course of four, 25-lap heat races. The top five finishers in each of the four heats will earn automatic entry into the main event. Heat races are set to begin at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night.

 

Lineups for the heat races will be determined through practice sessions earlier on Saturday evening. The field will be sorted into three groups with each group getting three on-track sessions. Lap times from the final session will set the fields for the heat races.

 

In addition to the 20 cars earning entry through heat races, a last-chance qualifier race of 75 laps will be run at 6 p.m. on Sunday with the top two finishers punching tickets into the main event. Finally, a 23rd and final spot will be given to the highest finisher in the 2024 points standings that didn't earn a spot otherwise.

 

Sunday night's main event will consist of 200 laps with caution circuits not counting. The race must end under a green flag. A break will also occur at the 100-lap mark.

 

Here is the full schedule for the 2025 NASCAR Clash:

 

NASCAR Clash 2025 schedule at Bowman Gray Stadium

Saturday, Feb. 1

• 11:15 a.m.: Modifieds, Madhouse Classic practice
• Noon: Modifieds, Madhouse Classic qualifying
• 1:45 p.m.: Modifieds, Madhouse Classic (125 laps or 90 minutes)
• 6:10: Cup Series practice/qualifying
• 8:30: Cup Series, Heat Race 1 (25 laps)
• 8:45: Cup Series, Heat Race 2 (25 laps)
• 9: Cup Series, Heat Race 3 (25 laps)
• 9:15: Cup Series, Heat Race 4 (25 laps)

Sunday, Feb. 2

• 6 p.m.: Cup Series, Last Chance Qualifier (75 laps)
• 8: Cup Series, NASCAR Clash (200 laps)

It takes a community 🙌

Thank you to the NASCAR staff that volunteered their time last Thursday and Friday to assist with seat numbering ahead of the @nascarclash! pic.twitter.com/bav0QXGaga

— Bowman Gray Stadium (@BGSRacing) January 21, 2025

 

source: Hendrick Motorsports Media

Wood Brothers Racing to Celebrate Diamond Anniversary in 2025

Historic team to commemorate 75th anniversary with multiple initiatives

 

Wood Brothers Racing, the oldest active team in NASCAR and one of the winningest organizations in league history, will celebrate a diamond anniversary in 2025 as it enters its 75th season in competition with multiple fan-focused initiatives planned.

 

The season-long celebration will include a fan day at the team’s museum in Stuart, Virginia, special paint schemes, merchandise, digital content, an exhibit in the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, and more as the team honors its heritage and the fans who have been loyal supporters over the years.

 

“As we prepare for 2025, we’re reflecting on the moments that have shaped our team over the past 75 years while also looking to the future,” said Jon Wood, president, Wood Brothers Racing. “We’re excited to celebrate this milestone with our fans, partners, and those in the NASCAR community who have contributed to our story over the years.”

 

 

Wood Brothers Racing was founded in 1950 by Glenn Wood, whose humble beginnings were marked by determination and resilience. Glenn, along with his brothers Leonard, Delano, Clay, and Ray Lee, worked on their race cars under a giant beech tree on the family homestead in Buffalo Ridge, Virginia.

 

The Woods are widely credited for their development of the modern pit stop as their efficient, choreographed routines dramatically reduced the time it took to service a car on pit road, giving the team a competitive edge that changed the sport forever. As a result, Ford Motor Company brought in the Wood Brothers crew for the 1965 Indianapolis 500, where their techniques helped Jim Clark’s Ford-powered Lotus win open-wheel racing’s signature event.

 

Since those early days, the team has amassed 100 wins in the NASCAR Cup Series (eighth on the all-time wins list), including an impressive five triumphs in the prestigious DAYTONA 500, as well as victories in other marquee events. Many of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers have raced under the Wood Brothers banner, with several being enshrined in the NASCAR Hall of Fame along with team patriarchs Glenn (2012) and Leonard (2013).

 

“The Wood Brothers Racing story is one of passion and perseverance. We’ve seen NASCAR evolve through the decades, and we’re proud to have played a role in shaping its history,” said Leonard Wood. “Celebrating 75 years gives us a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come and to thank the fans who have supported us every step of the way.”

 

Wood Brothers Racing remains a predominantly family-run operation, with the second and third generations proudly carrying on the family tradition. The team continues to focus on racing, business, and fan engagement, honoring its storied past while maintaining a forward-looking vision for the future.

 

More details regarding 75th-anniversary celebrations will be announced in the near future.

 

In 1950…

Sputnik was launched.

The first business computer

The Korean War began

and…

So did Wood Brothers Racing

This year we’re crossing a milestone and we couldn’t have done it without so many, including you.

Read more here: https://t.co/U8aqQHGwJE pic.twitter.com/IHyXFr1GND

— Wood Brothers Racing (@woodbrothers21) December 13, 2024

 

source: Wood Brother’s Racing Media

US Court of Appeals Rules Former NASCAR Team Owner Pay $31M

The ruling is related to the bankruptcy of BK Racing

 

Ron Devine was the owner of BK Racing who raced in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team went bankrupt following the 2018 season.

 

The owner was indicted in 2023 with four counts of failure to pay payroll taxes.

 

The team sold their charter to Front Row Motorsports. However, Union Bank & Trust Company claimed that they owned the charter that was sold.

 

In 2022, A judge originally ruled that Devine was ordered to pay $31M to the trustee. Devine elected to take that ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals. Now, they have elected to uphold that ruling.

 

Per Bob Pockrass the ruling read, “The bankruptcy court exhibited extraordinary patience in the face of Appellants’ egregious conduct. This Court will not condone such blatant disregard for the judicial process.”

 

US Court of Appeals affirms $31M default judgment against BK Racing owner Ron Devine. From the ruling:"The bankruptcy court exhibited extraordinary patience in the face of Appellants’ egregious conduct. This Court will not condone such blatant disregard for the judicial process." https://t.co/G2OkyCUaLD

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) January 17, 2025

In 2019, there were 78 claims against the team totaling $44,295,884.91. $9,000,000 of which came from a bank loan to keep the team operational.

 

Many employees of the team were also not paid toward the end of team operations.

 

 

source: MSN Sports Media