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.
Plans are underway to again create our best-in-class Fan Zone for the May 15-17, 2026 NASCAR All-Star Weekend! There’s always FREE, fun and exciting activities happening in Dover Motor Speedway’s Fan Zone. Be sure to bring the entire family to the Monster Mile next spring with America’s best drivers return to the World’s Fastest One-Mile Oval. The Fan Zone, frequently cited as the best in NASCAR, is home or nearby countless events during the weekend.
| 8 a.m. | Lock-In (Your Tickets) Lounge opens near Monster Monument |
| 9 a.m. | Fan Zone/Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware open |
| 11 a.m. | Grandstand Gates 3, 11, 19/20 & Suite Gate open |
| 11 a.m. | NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice |
| 12:05 p.m. | NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying |
| 1:30 p.m. | NASCAR Cup Series Practice |
| 2:40 p.m. | NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying |
| 3 p.m. | Dialed Action moto exhibition grand finale, Fan Zone |
| 4 p.m. | NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Introductions |
| 4:30 p.m. | BetRivers 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race |
| 8 a.m. | Lock-In (Your Tickets) Lounge opens near Monster Monument |
| 9 a.m. | Fan Zone/Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware open |
| 11 a.m. | Grandstand Gates 3, 11, 19/20 & Suite Gate open |
| 11 a.m. | NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice |
| 12:05 p.m. | NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying |
| 1:30 p.m. | NASCAR Cup Series Practice |
| 2:40 p.m. | NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying |
| 3 p.m. | Dialed Action moto exhibition grand finale, Fan Zone |
| 4 p.m. | NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Introductions |
| 4:30 p.m. | BetRivers 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race |
| 8 a.m. | Lock-In (Your Tickets) Lounge opens near Monster Monument |
| 9 a.m. | Fan Zone/Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware open |
| 10 a.m. | Grandstand Gates 2, 3, 4, 11, 16, 19/20 & Suite Gate open |
| 10 a.m. | Spazmatics concert, Grove Stage |
| 11 a.m. | Trackside Live Q&A! Chase Elliott & Kyle Larson, Monster Monument |
| 11:15 a.m. | Trackside Live Q&A! Ryan Blaney & Josh Berry, Monster Monument |
| 12:30 p.m. | Spazmatics concert, Grove Stage |
| 12:30 p.m. | Dialed Action moto exhibition grand finale, Fan Zone |
| 1:30 p.m. | NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions |
| 2 p.m. | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Cup Series Race |
Following a successful debut last season, Dover Motor Speedway and Visit Delaware have partnered again to bring a beach-inspired Fan Zone experience to The Monster Mile with the return of MILES BEACH, presented by Visit Delaware, during NASCAR All-Star Weekend, May 15–17. MILES BEACH, presented by Visit Delaware, will again take over more than an acre of Dover’s famed Fan Zone, offering dozens of beach-themed, family-friendly attractions, including many FREE options, for fans to enjoy throughout All-Star Weekend.
MILES BEACH will again feature over 600 tons of sand to form a spacious beach area with seating and shade, surrounded by a boardwalk-style setting that includes palm trees, beach balls, Adirondack chairs and beach grasses. The area will be capped by the 25-foot-tall lighthouse overlooking the Fan Zone, and a large boardwalk will flank the area, echoing the look and feel of Delaware’s well-known beach towns.
New for 2026, live sea lion shows will be featured inside the Fan Zone at MILES BEACH. Fans can interact and watch the sea lions up close as they perform interactive routines and take photos during appearances throughout the weekend.
A live shark exhibit will be part of the MILES BEACH experience, giving fans the opportunity to view sharks up close in a specially designed display while learning more about the ocean animals.
Fans will also be able to take part in a hands-on stingray experience, allowing guests to safely interact with stingrays and learn more about them with assistance from on-site staff.
White Lightning Bar + Arcade presented by Bet Rivers will return in 2026 as a popular indoor gathering space for campers and fans. Named after the original nickname of Dover Motor Speedway’s concrete track, the area features a full bar with Anheuser-Busch products, along with more than a dozen classic arcade games and seating available all weekend.
Bumper cars will be adjacent to MILES BEACH in 2026, further enhancing the atmosphere and providing another interactive, fun-for-all-ages attraction inside the Fan Zone.
A variety of beach and boardwalk-inspired food and beverage options, including Delaware’s famed orange crushes, will be available throughout the weekend
The MILES BEACH Stage will once again host live music, special driver appearances and interactive entertainment throughout All-Star Weekend. Additional performances and times will be announced closer to race weekend.
Fans can watch as a professional sand sculptor creates a large sand sculpture during All-Star Weekend, with the finished piece on display for fans to enjoy by Sunday, May 17.
MILES BEACH Patrol staff members will be stationed throughout the area to assist fans, answer questions and help guide guests.
Complimentary caricature drawings will be available throughout the weekend, giving fans a personalized keepsake from their visit. A variety of notable photo opportunities will be available to fans to capture fun photos too.