The historic quarter-mile oval in Winston-Salem, North Carolina will host the season-opening exhibition race on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, marking the second consecutive year the NASCAR Cup Series will compete in a non-points event at the venerable multi-purpose venue. The race will be broadcast by FOX Sports.

Adding to double-points night will be the $9,000 Fan’s Challenge for the Modified drivers. Any driver who qualifies in the top four can take the option to start in the back of the field. If they finish in the top four, they can win an extra $9,000.