The 42nd annual NASCAR All-Star Race will be held at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 17, 2026

Key Details for 2026 Dover All-Star Race

• Location: Dover Motor Speedway (The Monster Mile), DE.

• Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM ET (FS1).

• Format: A 350-lap race with two 75-lap stages and a 200-lap final stage. The top 26 cars compete in the final segment, featuring a competition caution and a live pit stop challenge.

• Eligibility: Winners from 2025/2026, past All-Star winners, past Cup champions, and top finishers from the "Open" (non-qualified) field, plus a Fan Vote.

• Fan Vote: Voting is open until May 17, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET on NASCAR.com.

• Weekend Schedule: The event runs May 15-17, 2026, including Craftsman Truck Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

2026 Format Reception

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