The upcoming All-Star Race Weekend at Dover Motor Speedway will feature more than high‑speed competition; it will serve as a moving tribute to a Delaware State Police trooper who gave his life protecting a civilian. Thousands of fans are expected to line the stands as the event coincides with National Police Week, a national observance that honors officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
A Car That Carries a Story
NASCAR driver Myatt Snider will take the wheel of a specially liveried Chevrolet that bears the image of Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook in uniform, along with his birth and death dates. The vehicle’s rear bumper and hood display the inscription "In Loving Memory of Corporal Grade One Matthew 'Ty' Snook" and "End of Watch: December 23, 2025," turning the race car into a rolling memorial.
Remembering Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook
On December 23, 2025, Snook was shot while on an overtime assignment at a Division of Motor Vehicles office. In his final moments, he pushed a DMV employee out of the line of fire, an act that saved a life but cost him his own. He is survived by his wife, Lauren, and their infant daughter, Letty, who was just one year old at the time of his death.
National Police Week and a Memorial Service
The ceremony at Dover is part of a broader series of events marking National Police Week, which culminates in a memorial service at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center. During that service, Lauren Snook spoke about her husband’s courage and dedication, emphasizing the profound loss felt by his family and the community he served.
Beyond the emotional resonance, the tribute car will be on display throughout the race weekend, allowing fans to engage with the story behind the livery. Snider, who grew up watching Snook’s patrol routes, said he feels honored to carry the trooper’s legacy onto the track, turning speed into a vehicle for remembrance.