NASCAR's Last Chance Qualifier: Full Results and Final Field for Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
In a thrilling display of racing prowess, Josh Berry claimed the checkered flag in the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) on Wednesday evening, securing his spot in the prestigious Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Berry's dominance was evident as he started from the pole and led an impressive 64 out of 75 laps, leaving his competitors in awe. Berry's victory was followed by a fierce battle for the second transfer spot, which was ultimately won by Austin Cindric, who finished second.
The LCQ was a showcase of determination and skill, with Cindric, Corey LaJoie, and AJ Allmendinger engaging in a side-by-side battle in the closing laps. Cindric, despite finishing second, expressed his appreciation for the competitive spirit, stating, 'That was about as fair as I think it could have gotten for an LCQ. I appreciate Corey for racing hard, and we advanced.'
As the LCQ concluded, the stage was set for the main event, a 200-lap race featuring 23 drivers. The field was finalized with the top driver in points (13th) during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, Alex Bowman, securing his spot through the points provisional. The Clash, scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. ET start time, promises an exciting showdown.
Here are the full results and the final field for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray:
Full Results of the Last Chance Qualifier:
1. Josh Berry
2. Austin Cindric
3. Corey LaJoie
4. AJ Allmendinger
5. John Hunter Nemechek
6. Zane Smith
7. Noah Gragson
8. Ty Dillon
9. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
10. Erik Jones
11. Michael McDowell
12. Cole Custer
13. Chad Finchum
14. Burt Myers
15. Cody Ware
16. Riley Herbst
17. Alex Bowman
18. Todd Gilliland
Full Field for Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray:
Row 1: Kyle Larson | William Byron
Row 2: Ty Gibbs | Chase Briscoe
Row 3: Christopher Bell | Denny Hamlin
Row 4: Bubba Wallace | Chris Buescher
Row 5: Ross Chastain | Tyler Reddick
Row 6: Chase Elliott | Carson Hocevar
Row 7: Kyle Busch | Joey Logano
Row 8: Austin Dillon | Ryan Blaney
Row 9: Shane van Gisbergen | Ryan Preece
Row 10: Connor Zilisch | Daniel Suárez
Row 11: Josh Berry | Austin Cindric
Row 12: Alex Bowman
