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Chase Elliott Claims Pole for The Clash, But Will He Survive the ‘Madhouse’ Mayhem? – “Anything Can Happen”

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
February 2, 2025
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Chase Elliott Claims Pole for The Clash, But Will He Survive the ‘Madhouse’ Mayhem? – “Anything Can Happen”

Feb 1, 2025; WInston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliot (9) leads the start of the first heat during the heat races for the Clash at Bowman Gray at Bowman Gray Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

If there’s one thing NASCAR fans can agree on heading into Sunday’s Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, it’s this: it’s going to be absolute chaos.

Warnings have been flying from every corner of the garage: this track is tight, brutal, and it’s going to push every driver to the limit. With just 0.25 miles of asphalt and 23 snarling stock cars crammed into the grid, tempers are guaranteed to boil over—and survival might just be the name of the game.

Chase Elliott: The Calm Before the Storm?

Leading the charge into the main event is 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott, who locked in the pole position with a commanding heat race win. But don’t mistake his confidence for cockiness—even from the front row, Elliott knows Bowman Gray’s chaos is unavoidable.

“It’s going to be tough to win from the third or fourth row,” Elliott admitted. “I think the first couple of rows certainly have a massive advantage on the rest of the field. Obviously, anything can happen. You all have been watching long enough to know that anything can happen, and I’m well aware of that.”

Translation? Track position is everything. If you’re not up front, you’re in for a rough night.

Bowman Gray is a Brawler’s Paradise

Elliott dominated his heat, never giving his competitors a chance to close in. But Saturday night’s action proved that no one is safe from the Madhouse’s signature brand of mayhem.

🔹 Three cautions in just 25 laps in Heat 1 set the tone for what’s coming.

🔹 Justin Haley vs. Noah Gragson—a heated rivalry that started in the heats and could explode again in the main event.

🔹 Kyle Busch already showing frustration—and we all know what happens when Rowdy gets mad.

And that’s just the beginning.

The Madhouse Mentality: Fight or Be Left Behind

Bowman Gray isn’t about finesse—it’s about raw, ruthless aggression. The narrow bullring means bumpers will be used liberally, and drivers will have to push, shove, and claw their way forward if they want any shot at the win.

“It’s Bowman Gray,” Brad Keselowski said after advancing through his heat. “You don’t ask for permission to pass—you take it.”

Can Chase Elliott stay ahead of the chaos? Or will The Madhouse claim another victim?

Get Ready for Fireworks

With Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, Noah Gragson, Ross Chastain, Bubba Wallace, and Denny Hamlin all in the main event, Sunday’s Clash is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable, wildest races in recent history.

Will Elliott ride the storm to victory, or will Bowman Gray’s chaos shuffle the deck once again? Buckle up—this is going to be one heck of a show. 🎇🔥

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