NASCAR All‑Star Race 2026 Sets New Format at Dover Motor Speedway
The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race will feature a $1 million prize, a 36‑car grid starting together for the first time, and a revamped format at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17.
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The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race will feature a $1 million prize, a 36‑car grid starting together for the first time, and a revamped format at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17.

Denny Hamlin claimed the pole position with a lap of 1:49.298, leading a front row that also features Brad Keselowski and Erik Jones, while the full field of 36 drivers prepares for the All‑Star Race broadcast live on Fox Sports 1.

Betting analyst Mike McClure’s simulation favors Joey Logano over the public favorite Denny Hamlin, projecting a deep run for the two‑time All‑Star winner and two other +4000 longshots.

The 2026 All‑Star event at Dover Motor Speedway introduces a radical new structure, featuring all 36 drivers, a $1 million winner‑take‑all prize and live coverage on Fox Sports 1.

This weekend Dover Motor Speedway will host the NASCAR All‑Star Race, a 350‑lap event that blends two 75‑lap stages with a final 200‑lap dash. The format, driver line‑ups and points structure have been reshaped for fans and fantasy players alike.

The 2026 All-Star Race will take place at Dover on May 17, broadcast live on FS1 and streamed via Sling TV packages.
Denny Hamlin edged Brad Keselowski by 0.144 seconds to claim pole position for the All‑Star Race at Dover, while Zane Smith’s pit crew captured a $100,000 bonus and fans can stream the event on multiple platforms.

NASCAR’s $1 million All‑Star Race lands at Dover Motor Speedway, where Denny Hamlin leads a field of top contenders Kyle Larson, Chase Elliot and Christopher Bell, broadcast live on FS1 and streaming via Sling TV packages.
The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway will feature a three‑segment, 350‑lap format, a pole‑position qualifying run, and a multi‑platform broadcast that includes FS1, HBO Max and Fubo.
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.

A tire carrier’s protective move during a pit‑lane incident left him hospitalized, but he will miss the upcoming All‑Star Race, while practice speeds hint at a fierce competition.

Corey Day's second win of the year came at Dover Motor Speedway, where a strategic pass on Allgaier and a daring tire gamble defined the race.

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.

Drivers reflect on the latest technical adjustments at The Monster Mile, noting how increased power and a light resin layer are reshaping the racing experience.

Despite a suite of modifications aimed at revitalising short‑track competition, drivers report that Dover retains its familiar character, with only subtle improvements noted across practice and race weekends

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

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.