The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race unfolded on May 17 at Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware, drawing a crowd eager to see the $1 million prize up for grabs. The event opened with a dramatic inversion of the top 26 cars for the second segment, setting the stage for a night of high-stakes racing.
Segment one was won by Bubba Wallace, while segment two saw Tyler Reddick make a spectacular pass to take the lead after the inversion. An early crash locked Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, and Ryan Blaney into the final segment, ensuring a deep field of contenders for the climax.
A Tactical Finale
The final segment turned into a tactical battle of pit strategy and on‑track maneuvering. After a series of cautions, including a late tire blowout by Joey Logano that brought out another caution, Tyler Reddick initially led. With 126 laps remaining, Denny Hamlin seized the lead from Reddick, and a fierce duel with Chase Briscoe ensued, featuring multiple position changes.
In the closing laps Hamlin built a comfortable margin, leading Briscoe by ten car lengths with ten laps left. The race concluded with Hamlin crossing the pit exit first and holding the lead to the checkered flag, securing the victory and the million‑dollar prize.