The NASCAR Cup Series is set to blend the high‑octane world of stock car racing with the glitter of country music as 23XI Racing announces a partnership with the Academy of Country Music for the upcoming All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway. The collaboration brings together the sport’s rising stars and the Academy’s celebrated roster of artists under a single marquee event.
Tyler Reddick, who currently tops the 2026 points standings after five wins in the first eleven races, including the Daytona 500, will climb into a specially designed Toyota Camry XSE that bears the ACM Awards logo. The car, painted in the Academy’s signature colors, marks Reddick’s fifth appearance at the All‑Star event and his quest for a first victory in the showcase race.
Showcasing the Fusion in Las Vegas
The unveiling of the No. 45 ACM‑branded machine will take place at the Academy’s Next Wave event in Las Vegas on May 16, where country star Kameron Marlowe will debut the design alongside development driver Corey Heim. The ceremony will also feature performances by rising artists such as Flatland Cavalry, Braxton Keith and Tucker Wetmore, underscoring the crossover appeal of the sport and the music industry.
The race itself will be staged on May 17, sharing the evening with the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast live on Prime Video. That night will kick off a five‑week NASCAR programming block that continues through late May, giving fans a concentrated dose of both racing and award‑show entertainment.