
Kyle Larson Sets the Pace in NASCAR All-Star Practice at Dover
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.
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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.

NASCAR’s All‑Star Weekend at Dover Motor Speedway will feature a unique qualifying session, a three‑segment Cup Series race and a $1 million prize for the winner, with the event broadcast on Fox Sports.

A week‑long celebration of garage access at Charlotte Motor Speedway invites fans to meet drivers, explore teams and experience the inner workings of NASCAR ahead of the iconic Coca‑Cola 600 race.

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.

NASCAR’s 2026 All-Star Race at Dover draws top drivers and betting interest, with Denny Hamlin leading the odds.

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 Craftsman Truck Series will run the 200‑lap ECOSAVE 200 at Dover Motor Speedway, broadcast on FS1 and streaming on FUBO, with Dystany Spurlock making history and Kaden Honeycutt riding a Watkins Glen triumph.

The NASCAR All-Star Race will be held for the first time at Dover Motor Speedway, offering a million‑dollar prize and featuring a star‑studded lineup of 19 drivers, including championship leader Tyler Reddick and past winners Kyle Larson and Joey Logano.

Despite starting 26th, Shane van Gisbergen dominated the Watkins Glen road course, leveraging a unique heel‑toe technique and a daring strategic call to win by over seven seconds, a performance that promises an electrifying debut of the Anduril 250 at Navy Base Coronado.

Shane van Gisbergen turned a costly strategy error into a back‑to‑front victory at Watkins Glen, a performance that has sparked acclaim from Mark Skaife, Leigh Diffey and other NASCAR greats.

NASCAR’s final 2026 race at Watkins Glen attracted 1.928 million viewers, highlighting a season of declining audiences while Shane van Gisbergen’s strategic win underscores the series’ evolving competitive dynamics.

NASCAR’s upcoming weekend at Dover Motor Speedway features significant lineup changes across the Cup, Truck and Xfinity Series, with veteran Clint Bowyer returning to the Truck division, A.J. Allmendinger focusing on the Cup schedule and the All‑Star Race, and Shane van Gisbergen absent, opening opportunities for emerging drivers and part‑time veterans.

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.

The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race will feature a revamped three‑segment format at Dover Motor Speedway, with a $1 million top prize and a $3.09 million total purse.

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.

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.

The 2024 Watkins Glen event drew the smallest audience of the season, yet the race delivered a memorable victory and sparked discussion across NASCAR’s supporting series.