NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win
- Posted on February 5, 2026
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NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win
In a race postponed three days due to wintry weather, Ryan Preece drove away to the win by 1.7 seconds over William Byron, joining Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon (1994) and Denny Hamlin (2006) as the only drivers to win The Clash before picking up their first points-paying Cup Series win.
