WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Bowman Gray Stadium’s long-anticipated return of NASCAR Cup Series Racing will have some added sizzle.
NASCAR announced Jan. 2 that Cook Out, one of the fastest growing family-owned restaurant chains in the nation, will be the entitlement partner for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2.
In addition, Cook Out will also shake up the weekend with the Cook Out Madhouse Classic on Saturday, Feb. 1, an invitation-only event that features the stars of Bowman Gray Stadium’s Modified Division. That race will include NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte, driving the No. 18 Cook Out Modified.
“It is incredible to have Cook Out as part of this historic weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR Executive Vice President, Chief Venue and Racing Innovation Officer. “Their support takes it to the next level, and we look forward to working with them to make it a weekend that fans will never forget.”
Based in the Winston-Salem area since 1989, Cook Out has been known for its Cook Out burgers as part of the “best combos in town.” The restaurant chain has since grown to 340 locations across 10 states.
Cook Out’s NASCAR presence continues to grow, too. It is the entitlement partner for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway and Richmond Raceway, and the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway where it also serves as the Official Quick Service Restaurant. It is a proud sponsor of the NASCAR Youth Series and is an active sponsor at the grassroots level. In addition, Max Reaves, son of Cook Out Co-Owner Jeremy Reaves, will drive the No. 18 Cook Out Toyota in ARCA Menards Series East events this year.
“Cook Out loves Winston-Salem and loves racing,” Jeremy Reaves said. “We’re looking forward to bringing together our racing family and the Winston-Salem Community this year with the Cook Out Clash and the Cook Out Madhouse Classic.”
