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.
09/10/26
Dover Motor Speedway and Blood Bank of Delmarva honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with the 21st annual Memorial Blood Drive on Sept. 11, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Donors can save lives and drive their vehicles on the track. Pre-registration is encouraged; walk-ins welcome as space allows.
08/26/26
On May 16, 2021, Alex Bowman led Hendrick Motorsports to a historic 1-2-3-4 sweep at Dover Motor Speedway, winning his second race of the season. Six years later, Bowman, set to retire after 2027, will make his final full-time Cup Series start at Dover on May 16, 2027, revisiting the track of his dominant victory.
08/25/26
Dover Motor Speedway has challenged even NASCAR legends. Despite their Hall of Fame careers and numerous wins, Fred Lorenzen, Bobby Isaac, Ernie Irvan, Donnie Allison, and Alan Kulwicki never won a Cup Series race at The Monster Mile. Their struggles highlight the track's unforgiving nature.