Chase Elliott claimed NASCAR's first checkered flag of 2025 on Sunday night in Winston-Salem, winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium for his first victory in the Cup Series' preseason event.

NASCAR's most popular driver mastered The Madhouse's mayhem to open the 2025 season. Polesitter Chase Elliott led 171 of 200 laps to claim the season-opening exhibition race, the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium,

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.