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NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Info

Sunday, May 17, 2026
NASCAR Cup Series

The 42nd annual NASCAR All-Star Race is coming to The Monster Mile! Run for the first time on a one-mile oval, the event is unlike any other race on the schedule, bringing together the sport’s biggest names and brightest stars in a no-holds-barred shootout. Every lap counts, and every move can mean the difference between celebrating in Victory Lane or going home empty-handed. Also included with the day's ticket is access to your seat in the grandstand to watch all on-track activity once the gates open.

NASCAR All-Star Race FAQ

No. The NASCAR All-Star weekend, which includes the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts (NOAPS) Series (formerly Xfinity) races, is in lieu of our customary race weekend.

Those decisions are made on an annual basis. Since running in Charlotte for 35 years, it has also been held at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway), Bristol Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway.

The weekend schedule, including NASCAR All-Star race format and times, will be announced in the months prior to race weekend. Always visit DoverMotorSpeedway.com and sign up for our emails for updates.

Each will be hosted on their own days – Friday, May 15 for the NCTS event and Saturday, May 16 for the NOAPS event. Each day will also include some additional fun and on-track action connected to the NASCAR All-Star race as well.

The weekend schedule, including NASCAR All-Star race eligibility, format and times, will be announced in the months prior to race weekend. Known in NASCAR lore for its memorable moments and “win-to-get-in” eligibility, the NASCAR All-Star Race traditionally features winners from the past and current seasons, the top two transfers from the weekend’s All-Star Open last-chance race and a Fan Vote winner. Always visit DoverMotorSpeedway.com and sign up for our emails for updates.

The weekend schedule, including NASCAR All-Star race format and times, will be announced in the months prior to race weekend. Historically, the All-Star weekend includes a variety of added on-track entertainment… including the Pit Crew Challenge, heat races, the NASCAR Open and an online fan vote. Always visit DoverMotorSpeedway.com and sign up for our emails for updates.

All drivers and teams will be in Dover. All drivers have an opportunity to qualify for the NASCAR All-Star race in a variety of different ways and plans are in place to make the event special. The weekend schedule, including All-Star race format and times, will be announced in the months prior to race weekend.

Yes! Fans can expect the unexpected they have become accustomed to including our famous free Fan Zone, driver Q&As, fireworks, live music and the return of the wildly successful Miles Beach and more.

A weekend discount is available for customers and offers savings by committing to all three days. Your ticket to the main event each day (i.e. the Friday NCTS race) provides access to the grandstands for the entire day’s activities. The NASCAR Weekend Pass includes admission to all three days of activities, including the Friday, May 15 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, the Saturday, May 16 BetRivers 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race, and the May 17 NASCAR All-Star race. Also included with each day’s ticket is access to your seat in the grandstand to watch all on-track activity once the gates open.

We will continue to offer free kids tickets for the NCTS race on Friday and NOAPS race on Saturday in certain sections. Kids tickets remain just $10 on Sunday in certain sections. Everyone that enters the grandstands needs a ticket.