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NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to Make Historic Debut at Bowman Gray Stadium in 2027

by Press Release August 22, 2026 0 comments

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – NASCAR will make history next summer when the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races at Bowman Gray Stadium for the first time, bringing one of NASCAR’s premier national series to the historic short track on Friday, Aug. 20, 2027.  

The inaugural CRAFTSMAN Truck Series event at Bowman Gray Stadium will add another chapter to the storied venue’s long history of NASCAR competition and allow fans to see the sport’s rising stars battle it out on the iconic quarter-mile Madhouse.  

“Bringing the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to Bowman Gray Stadium for the first time is an incredibly exciting moment for this historic facility and for our fans,” said Clay Campbell, President of Martinsville Speedway and VP NASCAR Mid-Atlantic. “Bowman Gray has always been about putting on unforgettable racing in front of some of the most passionate fans in the sport. We know the Trucks will put on an incredible show when they take on The Madhouse.”  

The Aug. 20 event will continue Bowman Gray Stadium’s tradition of hosting NASCAR competition while introducing a new generation of drivers to one of the sport’s most challenging short tracks. It will also mark the first points-paying NASCAR national series event at the stadium since 1971.  

The Madhouse hosted the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium for the past two seasons and will now usher in a new era of NASCAR national series competition in 2027. The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series driver who conquers the bullring in August will have their name etched alongside a who’s who of NASCAR legends such as Richard Petty, David Pearson, and Bobby Allison, all of whom have won points-paying races at the Winston-Salem short track. 

Bringing the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to Bowman Gray Stadium adds a new dimension to one of the most unique racing venues in the country. Known for its tight confines, passionate fans and intense short-track racing, The Madhouse has earned a reputation as one of NASCAR’s most legendary venues.  

The full 2027 NASCAR schedule, broadcast information, and start times will be announced at a later date.  

Tickets and additional information for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium will be available at www.bowmangrayracing.com.

About Bowman Gray Stadium    

Built in 1937, Bowman Gray Stadium, a quarter-mile short track, holds a special place in NASCAR history as the longest-running weekly race track. The race track hosted 29 NASCAR Grand National, now NASCAR Cup Series, races from 1958 to 1971 and hosted several East Series races from 2011 to 2015. The Cup Series returned in 2025 with the Cook Out Clash for the first time since 1971. For more information, visit bowmangrayracing.com.    

About NASCAR       

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.     
     
For more information, visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Facebook.

Source: NASCAR

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