
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.

The upcoming All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway will award a $1 million purse, feature a unique inverted‑field segment, and be broadcast live on May 17, 2026.
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

Denny Hamlin claimed pole position with a blistering lap of 1:49.298, while incidents and penalties peppered the session, setting the stage for an unpredictable All‑Star event.

NASCAR’s 2026 All-Star event in Delaware will feature a revamped engine and tire package, two 75-lap stages and a 200-lap sprint, while Kyle Larson heads the betting board and Bubba Wallace offers a tempting value play.

Kyle Larson topped Friday’s practice at Dover Motor Speedway with a blistering 22.792‑second lap, but a crowded field of contenders is poised to challenge his quest for a long‑awaited victory.

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.

The 2026 All-Star event at Dover will feature 36 drivers, with Hamlin as the odds-on favorite, while McClure’s analytics point to surprising performances from Logano and other longshots.

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.

The 2026 All‑Star event promises a fresh on‑track experiment and a slate of compelling contenders.

A look at the drivers poised to excel on Dover’s concrete oval, the historical patterns that favor early starters, and the salary‑saving strategies that can maximize DFS returns.

The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race moves to Dover Motor Speedway with a $1 million prize, a new format and updated betting odds, headlined by favorite Denny Hamlin.

The NASCAR All‑Star Race will be held this weekend at Dover Motor Speedway, featuring a $1 million prize and a unique format that locks 19 drivers into the final segment while a fan vote determines the final entrant.

Kyle Larson topped the speed charts at Dover as 36 drivers prepared for the 350‑lap All‑Star Race, with notable performances and incidents shaping the early action.

Kyle Larson topped the speed charts with a 22.792-second lap at 157.95 mph, while Michael McDowell led the non-locked-in drivers and Carson Hocevar ruled the long-run averages.

Kyle Larson posted the fastest lap of 22.792 seconds (157.95 mph) as 36 drivers took to the track for the weekend’s All‑Star Race practice.

Kyle Larson topped the practice session at Dover Motor Speedway with a 22.792‑second lap, while Chase Briscoe incurred significant car damage after a wall hit.

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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.

Denny Hamlin leads search interest in NASCAR this year, driven by his on‑track results, podcast presence and ownership stake, while a broader shift toward social media and brand partnerships reshapes fan engagement.

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.