Bowman Gray Stadium, one of the most historic tracks in North Carolina, will host a race of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on August 20, 2027. This will be the first time since 1971 that the venue hosts a national NASCAR series race that awards points.
Over the past two years, the track has been the site of the preliminary race of the NASCAR Cup Series known as The Clash, which, however, will return to Daytona in the next edition. Truck vehicles have never competed on the 0.250-mile track of Bowman Gray, which promises an exceptional show for fans.
Still, the organizers have not yet specified the format of the race. Given that the track is too small to accommodate a full field of 36 trucks, it is likely that qualifying races or similar formats will be held to establish the starting grid for the main event.
Clay Campbell, president of Martinsville Speedway and vice president of NASCAR Mid-Atlantic, expressed his excitement about bringing the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series to historic Bowman Gray. «This is an exciting opportunity for this venue and our fans. We know that the trucks will provide an incredible show at this track known as ‘The Madhouse'» said Campbell.
The circuit celebrated the announcement with burnouts performed by Rajah Caruth behind the wheel of the number 7 truck from Spire Motorsports, marking the beginning of a new era for Bowman Gray. The event promises to be a memorable moment for both participants and NASCAR supporters.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
