The NASCAR Cup Series is set to headline this weekend’s All‑Star Race, a showcase event that carries a $1 million prize and a fresh competition format.
The race will be divided into three distinct segments: two 75‑lap sprints that determine the starting order for the finale, followed by a 200‑lap climax that will bring together 26 drivers, including all 2025 and 2026 race winners, former Cup champions, a fan‑selected entrant and drivers with the lowest combined finishes from the opening sprints.
A Three‑Segment Showdown
Supporting the Cup action, the Truck Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will run their own points races at Dover, while the ARCA Menards Series makes its stop at Toledo Speedway, adding extra on‑track activity across the weekend.
The schedule spans multiple days, with dedicated practice and qualifying sessions before the Sunday afternoon finale, which is slated to start at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.
Last year’s champion, Christopher Bell, captured the North Wilkesboro edition of the event, and his recent victory adds a narrative of momentum heading into this weekend’s showdown.