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NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Zone

Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:00 PM - TBD
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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.

Fan Zone

The Dover Motor Speedway Fan Zone is the heartbeat of NASCAR All-Star Weekend and widely regarded as the best Fan Zone in NASCAR, packed with nonstop energy from the moment gates open each day. Located just outside The Monster Mile, the Fan Zone delivers a full-day experience for fans of all ages with driver appearances, live entertainment, interactive games, partner displays and free concerts all happening in one place — and it’s all FREE!!!! Consistently recognized for its unmatched atmosphere, it’s where families, diehards and first-time visitors alike can get closer to the sport and be part of the action beyond the track. From Friday through Sunday, there’s always something happening around every corner, making the Fan Zone a can’t-miss destination throughout race weekend.

Keep checking this page for added attractions, event times and more!

2026 Fan Zone open times: 

  • Friday: Noon
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.
  • Sunday: 8 a.m.

Fan Zone Entertainment

Dover Motor Speedway’s Fan Zone, consistently recognized as NASCAR’s best, will once again be packed with free entertainment, interactive attractions and family-friendly fun during the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race weekend - see below for more details! 

This giant interactive maze dares fans to find their way through twists, turns and surprises at every step. Designed for all ages, the Krazy Maze delivers a fun mental challenge that keeps fans guessing at every corner. Its sprawling design creates a walk-through adventure that surprises fans with just how big and tricky it really is.

Forget cash and forget the rules. Frick Frack Blackjack is a comedy-driven game show where fans are invited to play a no-cash, no-limit version of blackjack by bartering everyday items, jokes or ridiculous dares. With nonstop banter between players, dealers and the crowd, no two hands are ever the same and the laughs keep coming.

Back by popular request, Micro Wrestling brings big personalities, big energy and fast-paced action straight to the Fan Zone. Featuring live professional wrestling, crowd interaction and plenty of jaw dropping moments, this high-energy experience always draws a crowd and delivers a show fans won’t forget.

Yes, the largest rubber duck in the world! For the third year in a row, the World’s Largest Rubber Duck, affectionately known as “Mama Duck,” returns to the Dover Motor Speedway Fan Zone. Standing more than six stories tall, this massive inflatable has become one of the most popular and most photographed attractions on property, and it’s impossible to miss.

High-flying, heart-pounding and impossible to ignore, Dialed Action brings extreme sports excitement to the Fan Zone all weekend long. Featuring BMX bikes, motorcycles and daring freestyle stunts, each performance delivers big air, jaw-dropping tricks and edge-of-your-seat moments that stop fans in their tracks.

Before and after America’s best drivers go wheel-to-wheel on the high-speed Monster Mile, fans can jump behind the wheel of some low-speed vehicles themselves. The Fan Zone bumper cars offer classic fun and friendly, yet full-contact competition, making them a must-stop attraction for fans of all ages.

Towering at nearly seven feet tall and dressed in red, white and blue mirror armor, the AmirrorCAN Man brings a patriotic presence to the Fan Zone as part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of independence. Complete with a top hat, cane and American flag, this strolling performer creates fun photo opportunities while interacting with fans throughout race weekend.

Young race fans can burn off some energy in the NASCAR Kids Zone, a dedicated interactive play area designed for fans 12 and under. With plenty of hands-on activities and NASCAR-themed fun, the Kids Zone gives younger fans a place to play, explore and be part of the excitement throughout race weekend.

Standing nine feet tall and powered by music, Rock-It Robot is a roaming Fan Zone favorite. This towering, dancing gentle giant moves through the crowd interacting with fans, striking poses and creating larger-than-life photo opportunities wherever he goes.

A slice of the barnyard right at The Monster Mile! Little Farm lets fans get up close with ponies, goats, donkeys and other friendly animals. With pony rides and free face painting for kids, it’s a fan-favorite stop that delivers smiles for families and animal lovers alike.

Is he a plant? Or is he a performer? Fans won’t know until they come across him. Blending seamlessly into the scenery, Plant Guy suddenly comes to life, surprising unsuspecting guests and creating hilarious moments and photo opportunities throughout the Fan Zone.

Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delawre

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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.