Bowman Gray to host NASCAR Truck race for very first time in 2027
Bowman Gray Stadium will host a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in 2027. The historic North Carolina short track has hosted the pre-season Clash exhibition race with the NASCAR Cup Series for the past two years, but it hasn't been the site of points-paying national-level NASCAR race since 1971. The Clash is set to move back to Daytona next year. The Trucks have never raced at the 0.250-mile…
Bowman Gray Stadium will host a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race for the first time in 2027. The historic North Carolina track, known for its passionate fans, has not hosted a points-paying NASCAR race since 1971. The Clash exhibition race, usually held at Daytona, will move back next year. No specific format has been announced for the Trucks race, but heat races are likely to determine the starting lineup due to the track's small size.
The event is set for Friday, August 20, 2027. Clay Campbell, president of Martinsville Speedway, expressed excitement about bringing NASCAR to Bowman Gray Stadium, calling it an unforgettable experience for fans. To celebrate the announcement, a truck with the number 7, representing Spire Motorsports, performed burnouts around the iconic Madhouse.
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