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Chase Elliott and Chris Buescher earned the front row for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium after leading wire-to-wire in their respective heat races. The four heat races determined the fir…
Chase Elliott and Chris Buescher secured the front row for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium by dominating their respective heat races from start to finish. The top 20 drivers were locked into Sunday’s main event based on the results of the four intense heat races, leaving the remaining drivers to contend for the final two spots in the Last Chance Qualifying race. The 23rd spot will be granted to the highest-ranking driver from the 2024 championship standings who wasn’t already qualified for the Clash. Elliott and Buescher triumphed in the first two heat races, starting from pole position for their 25-lap events, with the top five finishers from each race moving on to the Clash. Despite a few cautions, Elliott faced minimal challenges and cruised to victory in his heat. Buescher clinched a spot in the Clash for the first time under the current format, showcasing his improvements on short tracks. In the end, the top finishers from each heat race emerged to compete in the main event, setting the stage for an exciting Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
