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Ryan Preece dropped F-bombs after winning Cook Out Clash. So why weren't they bleeped?

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece celebrates with the trophy after winning the NASCAR Cook Out Clash and dropping several post-race F-bombs. 

Allison Lee Isley, Journal

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See photos of NASCAR's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray

Ryan Preece hoists the Bobby Allison Memorial Trophy after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Ryan Preece (60) takes the checkered flag to win the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

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Ryan Preece (60) does a burn out after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

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Ryan Preece poses with the Bobby Allison Memorial Trophy after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

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NASCAR's Joey Dennewitz congratulates Ryan Preece after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

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Ryan Preece (60) leads the field after a late caution during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Fans were clad in disposable ponchos as racing restarts after a rain and snow delay during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Fans pause for a moment of silence to remember Greg Biffle and family before the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Covered in disposable ponchos, Will Sugleris and Madeline Walker of Concord watch as NASCAR officials work to dry the track during a snow shower at the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Joey Logano (22) and Denny Hamlin (11) spin out in between Turns 3 and 4 during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. Both drivers will be racing this weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Walt Unks, Journal

Fans dry their shoes and warm their hands at a heater on the concourse of Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

A jet dryer blows rain and snow from the track during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Mike Thompson pauses to watch the drying equipment as snow falls during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Water flies off the tires of Christopher Bell (20) during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

A team of jet dryers blow rain and snow from the track during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Many fans could see their breath during the night like Pace Sagester of Raleigh as he watches the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Brittany Joyce and Mike Lawson try to stay warm under a quilted blanket during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Snow pictured in the stadium lights during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

The field of 25 drivers take the green flag for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Ryan Preece poses with the Bobby Allison Memorial Trophy after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Chris Smith of Walkertown puts on a disposable poncho as the snow begins to fall at the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Fans revel in the crash between Chris Buescher (17), Kyle Busch (8) and Ty Gibbs (54) during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

The Winston-Salem Police Department Honor Guard presents the colors before the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. From left are Ofc. Cameron Sloan, Sgt. Mouhamodou Dime, Cpl. Charlie Edris and Sgt. Kellie Wilkes.

Walt Unks, Journal

owman Gray Racing's general manager of operations Austin Shumate stands for the National Anthem before the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Kayle Crawford warms her hands by the flame of a decorative fixture on the concourse of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Walt Unks, Journal

Piles of snow stand in the gap between the SAFER barrier and the concrete wall for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. Some of the snow in the stands was carried out but a good portion was dumped over the concrete wall into the gap.

Walt Unks, Journal

NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Larson (5), William Byron (24) and Chase Briscoe (19) compete in the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Brent Searce, of Anderson, S.C., pulls for Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Scott Harkey of Winston-Salem and his son, Will, 6, watch the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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Race fans watch and record video of the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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John Moore of Statesville and Kathy Whitcomb of Cleveland pull for Chase Elliott during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

A race fan is bundled up during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Anthony Silva, 10, of Lexington points as he watches the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) gets caught up in turn four during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series drivers compete in the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series drivers compete in the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Snow falls during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Ezra Daly, 6, of Clemmons sticks his tongue out to catch falling snow as he attends the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race with his father, Brion, and brother, Zane, 3, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Pit crew members tend to NASCAR Cup Series drivers and their cars as they are faced with a wintry mix during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Pit crew members dry off the windshield for NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) while faced with a wintry mix during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Pit crew members work in a wintry mix after changing out tires for NASCAR Cup Series drivers during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

A pit crew member rolls in an extra set of wet weather tires after being faced with a wintry mix during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

A pit crew member rolls in an extra set of wet weather tires after being faced with a wintry mix during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Ryan Martin, a mechanic, prepares another set of wet weather tires for NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Ryan Martin, a mechanic, prepares another set of wet weather tires for NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Ryan Martin, a mechanic, prepares another set of wet weather tires for NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

The official pace car passes through the pit area during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Pit crew members dry off the windshield for NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) as they face a wintry mix during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series drivers receive the green flag during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series drivers Chase Briscoe (19), Ty Gibbs (54), Carson Hocevar (77) and William Byron (24) race along the back stretch during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

A race fan waves his Cook Out Clash scarf during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series drivers Chase Elliott (9), Christopher Bell (20), Ryan Preece (60), Daniel Suárez (7) and Shane van Gisbergen (97) compete in the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series drivers Ross Chastain (1), Austin Cindric (2) and Kyle Larson (5) compete in the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Feb. 4 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem.

Allison Lee Isley, Journal

Nicholas Burnett of Denver watches the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Alyssa Trout of Denver and John Rhodes of Huntersville watch the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Alyssa Trout of Denver and John Rhodes of Huntersville watch the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Tyler Williamson of Thomasville and his son, Colt, 8, react as they watch the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Anthony Campbell of Winston-Salem and his wife Sharon cheer during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series drivers Carson Hocevar (77), Kyle Busch (8), Ty Gibbs (54) and Chris Buescher (17) get caught up in turn two during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Anthony Campbell of Winston-Salem and his wife Sharon react to a crash as they watch the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race with their granddaughter, Ryliegh, 4, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Patricia Johnson of Lexington is wrapped up in her Cook Out Clash scarf and a poncho as she watches the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series drivers get caught up in turn four during the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

The official pace car sits near turn four during the final laps of the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) celebrates winning the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) celebrates winning the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race by chugging a Coca-Cola on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) celebrates winning the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece’s car is banged up after winning the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Joey Dennewitz congratulates NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) after Preece won the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) celebrates with the trophy after winning the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Justin Swilling, Project Lead for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, poses for a photo with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) after Preece won the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) celebrates winning the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem.

Allison Lee Isley, Journal

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) receives a fist bump as he celebrates winning the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Feb. 4 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem. Snow, ice and freezing rain delayed this year's race from Sunday to Wednesday, forcing organizers to pare down the event.

Allison Lee Isley, Journal

Milkshake-shaped confetti covers the ground following the NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece’s celebration after winning the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Milkshake-shaped confetti covers the ground following the NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece’s celebration after winning the NASCAR Cook Out Clash 200-lap race on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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John Deem covers the Triad for the Winston-Salem Journal and Greensboro News & Record. Contact him at joun.deem@lee.net

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