The site of the 2026 Clash has yet to be announced, but I cannot imagine there being a place that produces more compelling racing than BGS. This was the best short-track racing of the NextGen era.

Not only did Busch struggle, but Austin Dillon failed to make the Clash field at his grandfather's home track. Gibbs was by the far the highest-profile car/driver combination to miss the 200-lap main.

Kyle Busch doesn’t think that never racing at Bowman Gray Stadium will be that much of a factor for The Clash next month. Busch is experienced enough and talented enough to figure out the ...