NASCAR Silly Season: Contract Uncertainties and Driver Moves
With several high‑profile drivers yet to secure deals and others locked in, the upcoming NASCAR season promises a flurry of roster changes.
May 14, 2026
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NASCAR overhauls All‑Star Race format as Dover drops out of 2026 points schedule
NASCAR announces a sweeping redesign of its All‑Star Race, removing the traditional Open and introducing a new qualifying system and a 200‑lap finale whose grid is set by average finishes. The 2026 season will see Dover Motor Speedway absent from the points calendar, a change that follows the recent revival of North Wilkesboro Speedway.
May 14, 2026
NASCAR Announces Revamped 2026 All‑Star Race at Dover with New Format and Grip Enhancements
The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race will be held at Dover, Delaware for the first time, featuring a new three‑segment format, resin‑treated surface and a fan‑vote element to determine the final participants.
May 14, 2026
NASCAR Revamps All‑Star Race with Inverted Segments and Fan‑Chosen Spot
The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race introduces a radical three‑segment structure, resin‑enhanced track, and a fan‑vote pathway, debuting at Dover, Delaware.
May 14, 2026
NASCAR’s 2026 All-Star Race Gets a Revamped Format at Dover
The 2026 All-Star Race will debut a new three-segment structure at Dover, Delaware, featuring lap inversions, a ten-driver cut after the second stage and a final 200-lap battle that could reshape the sport's showcase event.
May 14, 2026
NASCAR’s 2026 Free‑Agency Shuffle Sets the Stage for Major 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.
May 14, 2026
NASCAR Announces 2026 All-Star Race at Dover with Innovative Qualifying Format
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race will take place at Dover Motor Speedway, featuring a unique three-lap qualifying session that includes a mandatory four-tire stop on lap two, with total time determining the starting order. A roster of top drivers, including Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson, are set to compete.
May 14, 2026
NASCAR All-Star Race Makes Historic Debut at Dover’s Monster Mile
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.
May 13, 2026
NASCAR Announces 2026 All‑Star Race Format at Dover’s Monster Mile
NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports have detailed the 2026 All‑Star Race at Dover, featuring a 350‑lap main event, enhanced qualifying with a Pit Crew Challenge, and a $1 million purse, as the event shifts from North Wilkesboro to Delaware.
May 13, 2026
NASCAR All-Star Race Returns to Dover with Bowyer’s Comeback
NASCAR’s All‑Star weekend at Dover features a full slate of series, including the return of veteran Clint Bowyer.
May 12, 2026
NASCAR Confirms Full 36-Driver Field for 2026 All-Star Race at Dover
The entry list for the 2026 All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway was released Monday, confirming that every full-time driver will compete and that the event will be the season’s sole exhibition.
May 12, 2026
NASCAR Confirms 36‑Driver Field for 2026 All‑Star Race at Dover
The entry list for the 2026 All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway has been released, featuring all 36 full‑time drivers and no open entries, setting the stage for a final showcase before the playoffs.
May 12, 2026
Reddick Extends Lead as Van Gisbergen Wins at Watkins Glen
Tyler Reddick’s fifth‑place finish at Watkins Glen pushes his championship advantage to 129 points, while Shane van Gisbergen’s victory lifts him into the top 20.
May 12, 2026
NASCAR Sets 2026 Watkins Glen Road‑Course Showdown
Watkins Glen International will host the twelfth event of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, introducing a new qualifying format for road courses and extending the race to 100 laps.
May 12, 2026
NASCAR Cup Series Returns to Watkins Glen in 2026
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International is set for Sunday, May 10, with Shane van Gisbergen on pole and Tyler Reddick leading the points standings.
May 11, 2026
Larson’s Final Victory and Caruth’s Watkins Glen Debut
Kyle Larson concluded his season with JR Motorsports, securing his second win in four races, while Rajah Caruth steps into the No. 88 Chevrolet for the upcoming Watkins Glen event, aiming to climb the point standings.
May 11, 2026
Van Gisbergen’s Watkins Glen Mastery Extends Road‑Course Streak
Shane Van Gisbergen led 74 laps at Watkins Glen, securing his sixth road‑course win in twelve starts and leaving championship contenders scrambling.
May 11, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Watkins Glen NASCAR Cup Race
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 of 100 laps at Watkins Glen International, crossing the finish line seven seconds ahead of Michael McDowell, while Ty Gibbs claimed third place.
May 11, 2026