‘THE FROZEN CLASH’: Ryan Preece Wins at Bowman Gray Amid Historic Rain and Sleet – OXY NEWS CHANNEL

In this Thursday, February 5, 2026 report, OXY NEWS CHANNEL recaps the wild 2026 NASCAR season opener. We break down the impact of "Winter Storm Gianna," the record-breaking 17 caution flags, and the critical halfway-point decision to use wet-weather tires as sleet covered the track. The segment features Preece’s emotional victory lane interview and the struggle of favorites like Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin in the sub-freezing conditions.