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Friday, November 6, 2026
Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway returns for its fifth year, lighting up the speedway from Nov. 26 to Jan. 3, 2027. Featuring 2.5 million lights across 100+ scenes, it offers a festive drive-thru experience. New season passes and special themed discount nights are available for families and visitors.
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10/22/26
Dover Motor Speedway announced Ecosave as the entitlement sponsor for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series ECOSAVE 400 race on May 16. Ecosave, a Philadelphia-based energy solutions firm, continues its partnership to enhance racing events and promote energy efficiency through multi-year sponsorships and sustainability projects.
10/14/26
At Dover Motor Speedway, racing never stops. After NASCAR's season ends, a temporary bridge connects the oval to Bally’s Dover harness track, ushering in a prestigious harness racing season. This dual tradition highlights the track's unique year-round racing culture, with NASCAR set to return in May 2027.
10/06/26
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway was a thrilling 350-lap event featuring 23 lead changes among nine drivers and eight cautions, including fiery crashes. Denny Hamlin won by less than a second, marking his third straight Dover victory. The 2027 race returns on May 16 with points on the line and ticket discounts for kids.
09/23/26
On Sept. 23, 2001, just 12 days after the 9/11 attacks, 135,000 fans gathered at Dover Motor Speedway for NASCAR's first Cup Series race post-tragedy. The event was marked by heightened security, patriotic displays, and an emotional win by Dale Earnhardt Jr., symbolizing unity and resilience amid uncertain times.
