
Van Gisbergen’s Road‑Course Mastery and Dover’s All‑Star Gamble
Shane van Gisbergen's unprecedented road‑course dominance and the future of Dover Motor Speedway take center stage as NASCAR prepares for its first All‑Star event at the Delaware track.
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Shane van Gisbergen's unprecedented road‑course dominance and the future of Dover Motor Speedway take center stage as NASCAR prepares for its first All‑Star event at the Delaware track.

Denny Hamlin claimed the pole for the NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway despite a warm‑up spin, while Zane Smith's pit crew earned a $100,000 bonus and a crash involving Daniel Suarez added further drama.

Denny Hamlin claimed the pole position for the NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway despite a warm‑up lap spin, crediting his team’s quick pit work as the race’s opening drama unfolded.

Denny Hamlin captured pole position for the NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway after a harrowing warm‑up lap, setting the stage for a high‑stakes event featuring multiple stages and a $100,000 pit‑stop bonus.

Denny Hamlin won the pole position for the NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway after a spin on his warmup lap, with his team praised for a strong pit stop and several drivers incurring penalties.
Denny Hamlin claimed the top spot after a daring lap-and-pit run, edging out Brad Keselowski for the front row of the opening segment of the All-Star Race.

The NASCAR Cup Series All‑Star Race will be staged at Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware this weekend, featuring a novel qualifying system that inverts championship standings and uses a pit‑stop challenge to set the starting order.

Denny Hamlin secured the pole position for the NASCAR All-Star Race, with the qualifying results shaping a unique inverted segment structure that will influence the final 200-lap field and fan-vote spot.

Denny Hamlin captured pole position for the NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway after a warm‑up spin, while his team’s pit stop and a $100,000 bonus highlighted the action

Denny Hamlin claimed pole in a chaotic three‑lap qualifying at Dover, highlighted by a dramatic pit‑stop showdown and a series of penalties that reshaped the grid.

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.
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 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.

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.

Kyle Busch's winless streak persists, and despite interest from rival teams, Richard Childress Racing must weigh whether to retain the veteran or turn to emerging talent like Jesse Love.