
Dover’s All‑Star qualifying delivers drama
A three‑lap, four‑tire pit stop format sparked a chaotic qualifying session at Dover, featuring pole‑position drama, numerous penalties and a high‑stakes pit crew showdown.
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A three‑lap, four‑tire pit stop format sparked a chaotic qualifying session at Dover, featuring pole‑position drama, numerous penalties and a high‑stakes pit crew showdown.

The qualifying session for the NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover delivered a roller‑coaster of spins, penalties and a surprise pole for Denny Hamlin, who survived a warm‑up tumble to claim the top spot ahead of Brad Keselowski.
Denny Hamlin claimed pole position for the May 17 All-Star Race at Dover, edging Brad Keselowski by 0.144 seconds, while Zane Smith’s pit crew captured a $100,000 prize amid a penalty that shuffled the grid

Carson Kvapil avoids losing his full‑time seat, climbs to eighth in points and prepares for a pivotal race at Dover, while Myatt Snider steps into the No. 91 Chevrolet.
A unique qualifying format on May 16 will set the lineup for the All‑Star segment, featuring a full lap, a pit stop on the second circuit and a dash back to the checkered flag.

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.

From a modest 2020 launch to a championship‑contending force, 23XI Racing is redefining competition in NASCAR.

A vertigo episode has reignited concerns about Alex Bowman's future, prompting Hendrick Motorsports to weigh options that could reshape the team's roster for the upcoming season.

Alex Bowman's performance and medical issues have opened the door for Connor Zilisch, Corey Day, or a renewed deal with Bowman, while Kyle Busch is not under consideration.

Shane van Gisbergen is set to bypass the upcoming O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Dover, focusing instead on the Cup Series All-Star Race, with Ross Chastain slated to replace him.

Ross Chastain will pilot the No. 9 Chevrolet at Dover, while Andrew Patterson takes the wheel of the No. 32, with both drivers slated for additional races later in the season.

Carson Kvapil replaces Connor Zilisch in the flagship No. 1 Chevrolet for the Dover race, while Zilisch returns at Charlotte. Spire Motorsports adds a new entry for the Charlotte weekend, with Shane van Gisbergen set to drive the No. 71 car. The changes coincide with broadcast partners FuboTV and betting platform BetRivers.
The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race is set for May 17 at Dover Motor Speedway, introducing a revamped three‑segment structure and a million‑dollar prize for the winner.

The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race will make its debut at Dover’s speedway, featuring past champions, a full entry list and a broadcast on FOX Sports 1.

Recent reports from The Athletic and FOX Sports suggest that Trackhouse Racing’s developmental driver Connor Zilisch is being courted by Hendrick Motorsports for the upcoming season, raising questions about Alex Bowman’s seat and the team’s direction

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.

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.

Shane van Gisbergen captured a Cup Series win at Watkins Glen and finished third in the Truck Series, while his limited Truck schedule is set to pause after the next event.

With several high‑profile drivers yet to secure deals and others locked in, the upcoming NASCAR season promises a flurry of roster changes.

The 2026 NASCAR free‑agency period, often dubbed ‘Silly Season,’ is already reshaping the grid with a cascade of driver moves and team reshuffles.

Shane van Gisbergen has captured six consecutive road and street‑course races in the NASCAR Cup Series, surpassing veteran drivers and prompting debate over the schedule's emphasis on these events.

The NASCAR All-Star Race will be held at Dover Motor Speedway for the first time, featuring a 200‑lap final segment, a $1 million prize, and a strong contingent of Chevrolet‑backed teams.