
NASCAR Truck Series Returns to Dover’s Monster Mile with $789,700 Purse
NASCAR’s Truck Series is set to race at Dover Motor Speedway for the first time since 2020, featuring a $789,700 purse and a showdown between Kaden Honeycutt and Chandler Smith.
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NASCAR’s Truck Series is set to race at Dover Motor Speedway for the first time since 2020, featuring a $789,700 purse and a showdown between Kaden Honeycutt and Chandler Smith.

NASCAR’s final 2026 race at Watkins Glen attracted 1.928 million viewers, highlighting a season of declining audiences while Shane van Gisbergen’s strategic win underscores the series’ evolving competitive dynamics.

A.J. Allmendinger’s unexpected performance and Clint Bowyer’s first Truck Series start since 2024 set the stage for a volatile stretch of races.

NASCAR’s upcoming weekend at Dover Motor Speedway features significant lineup changes across the Cup, Truck and Xfinity Series, with veteran Clint Bowyer returning to the Truck division, A.J. Allmendinger focusing on the Cup schedule and the All‑Star Race, and Shane van Gisbergen absent, opening opportunities for emerging drivers and part‑time veterans.

NASCAR is set to stage its 14th race weekend of the 2026 season at Dover Motor Speedway, where a $3,093,000 purse and a $1 million winner‑take‑all prize will crown a champion.

Shane van Gisbergen, fresh off a Watkins Glen Cup victory, is set to tackle his third NASCAR Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, driving for Spire Motorsports in a NationsGuard‑sponsored entry.

Austin Dillon is set to make a high‑profile comeback in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, reclaiming the legendary No. 3 car for Richard Childress Racing. The move comes after a two‑year stretch in which Dillon captured victories in each of the series’ final two races, echoing the recent resurgence of Kyle Busch’s No. 8 operation.

NASCAR’s latest lineup sees Shane van Gisbergen stepping into the Truck Series for a third career start at Charlotte Motor Speedway, teaming up with veteran Kyle Busch and rising star Carson Hocevar in a race that could reshape the division’s dynamics.

From a second‑place finish at Daytona to his first victory at Talladega, Giovanni Ruggiero’s meteoric rise blends Italian heritage, a Massachusetts work ethic, and a daring driving style that is already redefining expectations in the Craftsman Truck Series.

Shane van Gisbergen is set to drive the No. 71 Chevrolet Silverado for Spire Motorsports at Charlotte Motor Speedway, marking his third Truck Series start and second on an oval, backed by NationsGuard sponsorship.

Alex Bowman's future in NASCAR is uncertain as he navigates a contract year complicated by recurring health issues, raising questions about his longevity in the sport.

The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race will feature a revamped three‑segment format at Dover Motor Speedway, with a $1 million top prize and a $3.09 million total purse.

Jesse Love captured the 2025 NASCAR O'Reilly Series championship, sparking interest from multiple Cup Series teams and positioning him as a leading candidate for the No. 8 seat if Kyle Busch exits after 2026.

NASCAR’s managing director for the Cup Series, Brad Moran, addressed why no caution was called after Cody Ware’s hard hit at Watkins Glen, detailing the series’ safety procedures and upcoming technology to enhance incident detection.

NASCAR’s Brad Moran clarified the series’ caution criteria following Cody Ware’s hard hit on the Turn 7 railing at The Glen, emphasizing that the car’s ability to drive away spared a caution and outlining new ECU tools for future incident reporting.

The 2024 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to Dover Motor Speedway, marking the halfway point of the regular season. With eight races left, points leader Kaden Honeycutt and seasoned contenders such as Kyle Busch, Ty Majeski, and Tyler Ankrum are poised for a pivotal battle.

After two rain‑soaked, crash‑filled weekends that tested the limits of endurance, Kyle Larson has decided to quit the Double Duty format, while teammate Katherine Legge prepares to take up the challenge, a new Amazon Prime series promises to capture the grit and glory of the feat.

Chris Buescher's contract situation is in flux as RFK Racing navigates a charter loss and a three‑driver roster, with other teams watching closely.

Construction set to begin after Memorial Day will reshape the lobby, install new signage and preserve the hall’s operation through 2027.

NASCAR will host a three‑day event at Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware, highlighted by the All‑Star Race with a $1 million prize, alongside Truck and Xfinity Series races and extensive broadcast coverage.

Chris Buescher’s prospects for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series have been thrown into uncertainty after RFK Racing lost the leased charter that secured its place in the sport’s premier division.

Kyle Busch's contract situation has become one of the most talked‑about storylines in NASCAR as the 2026 season looms. While the No. 8 team has faced recent challenges, insiders say an extension is increasingly likely.

For the first time since 2020, a NASCAR Truck Series event will feature at least three women competitors, spotlighting Dystany Spurlock, Natalie Decker and Toni Breidinger alongside veteran stars.
A look at the unprecedented lineup that brings together the first Black woman, the first Arab‑American woman, and a returning mother‑turned‑racer, all set against the backdrop of Delaware’s challenging concrete oval.