The first race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Season took place at the Bowman Gray Stadium in North Carolina. This is the first NASCAR race here in over 50 years and it was worth the wait, with the "Madhouse" well and truly living up to its name.

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Hello and welcome to the NASCAR News Zone, the show where we take you through the biggest stories in the world of Stock Car Racing right now. This week, we question whether the NASCAR playoff system needs to change, we react to Corey LaJoie becoming a TV Analyst for a NASCAR broadcaster and we preview this weekend’s season-opening Cook Out Clash @ Bowman Gray Stadium, NC. All that and whole lot more is in today’s show!

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The first NASCAR Cup Series race is on this weekend! The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, North Carolina is out first chance to see the drivers in action around an oval. Here's our full "Madhouse" Preview!

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Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Driver Jimmie Johnson has invested in Legacy Motor Club to become a part-owner of the team in addition to his driving duties for the outfit in 2025.

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NASCAR is reportedly considering changes to its Playoff system for the 2026 season after a lot of controversy ahead the 2024 season climax. What changes would you like to see made?

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Red Bull is back in NASCAR thanks to a partnership for the 2025 season with Trackhouse Racing. Here's why this is a good thing for the global appeal of the sport.

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Martin Truex Jr. will come out of retirement to attempt to qualify for the 2025 Daytona 500 in February. Truex will partner with Tricon Garage to attempt to qualify for the first NASCAR Cup Series race of the year.

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Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson has confirmed that he will attempt to qualify for both the 2025 Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 races.

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Zane Smith rejoins the full-time NASCAR Cup Series grid for the 2025 season. Smith joins the Front Row Motorsport team to complete a young and exciting driver line-up.

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IndyCar legend Helio Castroneves is set to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the 2025 Daytona 500 in February. The Brazilian racer will drive for Trackhouse Racing's Project 91 programme.

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