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Did Chase Elliott’s Bowman Gray Past Give Him an Edge, or Is It Pure Skill?

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 2, 2025
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Did Chase Elliott’s Bowman Gray Past Give Him an Edge, or Is It Pure Skill?
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The Madhouse is back, and Chase Elliott is leading the charge. NASCAR’s much-anticipated return to Bowman Gray Stadium for the 2025 Cook Out Clash has already given fans a taste of the chaos, carnage, and controversy this bullring is famous for. And at the front of it all? NASCAR’s most popular driver, Chase Elliott.

After dominating his heat race, Elliott secured the pole position for Sunday’s 200-lap brawl, ensuring himself the best possible chance of avoiding the inevitable mayhem behind him. But while Elliott’s performance was undeniably impressive, it didn’t take long for some to speculate—did his past experience at Bowman Gray give him an unfair advantage?

Elliott’s Response: “I Hardly Remember It”

The argument? Elliott raced at Bowman Gray over a decade ago in the ARCA East Series, with his best finish being 6th place in 2012. But does that really translate to an advantage in 2025? According to Elliott, absolutely not.

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“I don’t even remember hardly making a lap,” Elliott admitted.
“You know, it’s been lots of laps made since 2012 or whatever it was, which is a good thing. That means we’ve been racing a lot. I kind of had to re-teach myself, I guess, or just kind of get familiar again today.”

Elliott’s argument makes sense. Bowman Gray is unlike any track on the NASCAR schedule—tight, chaotic, and built for contact-heavy racing. Even for those who have raced here before, success is far from guaranteed.

Other Drivers With Bowman Gray Experience

Elliott isn’t the only driver with prior experience at The Madhouse. In fact, several Cup stars have more significant track time here than he does:

✅ Ryan Preece – Won at Bowman Gray in 2013 (Modified Tour)
✅ Corey LaJoie – Won at Bowman Gray in 2012 (ARCA East)
✅ Bubba Wallace – Multiple starts at Bowman Gray
✅ Daniel Suárez – Multiple starts at Bowman Gray

Yet, none of them managed to beat Elliott in the heat races. So, does experience really matter here? Or is raw skill the ultimate equalizer?

The Real Test: Surviving the Madhouse

Whether or not Elliott’s decade-old Bowman Gray starts helped, his real challenge starts now.

He may have the best starting position, but The Madhouse plays by its own rules. With 200 laps ahead and some of the most aggressive drivers in NASCAR breathing down his neck, Elliott knows one mistake could be the difference between winning and wrecking.

“It’s going to be tough to win from the third or fourth row on back,” Elliott acknowledged.

At a track where bumpers are weapons and patience is non-existent, his biggest threat won’t be speed—it will be survival.

Debate: Did Elliott’s Experience Matter? Or Is It All Skill?

🔥 Did Elliott’s past laps at Bowman Gray help him secure the pole?
🔥 Would another driver in the same situation have done just as well?
🔥 Can Elliott stay up front, or will The Madhouse claim another victim?

One thing is certain—when the green flag drops on Sunday, experience or not, everyone is in for a war. 🏁🔥

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