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Dover Motor Speedway will host a traditional NASCAR points‑paying weekend in May 2027, featuring the Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The event marks a return to championship significance, highlights Denny Hamlin’s pursuit of a fourth straight victory, and reintroduces the Fan Zone for fans to enjoy.
NASCAR announced its 2027 schedule will bring a Cup Series event back to Dover Motor Speedway, pairing it with the BetRivers 200 on May 15 and a 400‑mile race on May 16 that counts toward the championship. The weekend revives the Fan Zone and marks Dover’s 109th Cup Series race, while Denny Hamlin eyes a historic fourth consecutive victory at the Monster Mile.
Dover Motor Speedway has installed a plaque to mark Kyle Busch’s last NASCAR win, a victory achieved just days before his fatal accident, while tributes continue at Sonoma and beyond.
The death of Kyle Busch at 41 has sparked a wave of tributes across the racing community, highlighting his impact on the sport and the upcoming races that will honor his memory.
After a full crowd at Dover, NASCAR and track officials are re‑examining the All‑Star Race’s place on the schedule, with Denny Hamlin and others urging a return to a points‑race format and highlighting Charlotte and Bowman Gray as leading candidates.
On May 17, 2026, Dover Motor Speedway will host the NASCAR Cup Series All‑Star Race, featuring two 75‑lap shootouts, a 200‑lap finale and a $1 million prize, broadcast live on FS1 and streamed across multiple platforms.
The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover will feature a unique lineup of chartered teams, with Live Fast Motorsports and Garage 66 eyeing a spot through performance and fan vote.
NASCAR announces that the 2026 All‑Star Race will be held at Dover Motor Speedway, marking the first year the track will host an exhibition without a points race in its 58‑year history. The event introduces a new format and a pit‑stop challenge, with qualifying ordered by driver point standings.
Kyle Busch secured pole position for the May 15 ECOSAVE 200 Truck Series race at Dover, while Dystany Spurlock prepares to become the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR national series.
The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race will take place at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17, featuring a $1 million prize, a revised format with 26 drivers, and fan‑driven voting to determine the final spot.
Veteran FOX Sports broadcaster Mike Joy will serve as the honorary starter for the NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, celebrating a career that spans nearly six decades of American motorsport coverage.
NASCAR’s plan to drop Dover Motor Speedway’s points‑paying race in favor of a North Wilkesboro event has ignited criticism from fans, drivers and analysts who fear the move sidelines a storied venue and its loyal community.
NASCAR’s All‑Star weekend at Dover features a full slate of series, including the return of veteran Clint Bowyer.
The 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will hold its ninth points‑paying race at Dover Motor Speedway this Friday, featuring 36 trucks, three female drivers and four Cup Series regulars.