DOVER, Del. (Feb. 10, 2026) – 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 is a fun, creative way to bring the spirit of Delaware’s iconic beach towns to one of the state’s biggest sporting weekends,” said Jaimie Watts, Deputy Director of the Delaware Division of Small Business & Tourism. “As our region enjoys a landmark year for major events, from the FIFA World Cup and NASCAR All-Star Weekend to the MLB All-Star Game, America’s 250th and beyond, this partnership with Dover Motor Speedway highlights how Delaware fits into that bigger moment.”
“Miles Beach helps showcase our state as a welcoming, family-friendly destination while encouraging visitors to explore our small businesses, attractions and coastal communities,” said Jessica Welch, Director of the Delaware Tourism Office. “From our lively beach towns to our historic main streets, Delaware offers something for every type of traveler, and experiences like this invite fans to turn a race weekend into a longer stay and discover more of what makes the First State special.”
MILES BEACH, presented by Visit Delaware, hours:
Friday, May 15: Noon to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 16: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 17: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Current MILES BEACH attractions include (more to be announced at a later date):
600 TONS OF SAND, LIGHTHOUSE, BOARDWALK & BEACH FEATURES: 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! LIVE SEA LIONS: 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.
NEW! LIVE SHARK DISPLAY: 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.
NEW! STINGRAY EXPERIENCE: 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.
RETURNING! WHITE LIGHTNING BAR + ARCADE, PRESENTED BY BetRivers: White Lightning Bar + Arcade 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: 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.
DELICIOUS FOOD & REFRESHING BEVERAGES: A variety of beach and boardwalk-inspired food and beverage options, including Delaware’s famed orange crushes, will be available throughout the weekend.
LIVE APPEARANCES, DRIVER Q&As, TRIVIA AND GAMES ON THE MILES BEACH STAGE: 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.
HUGE SAND SCULPTURE DISPLAY: 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: MILES BEACH Patrol staff members will be stationed throughout the area to assist fans, answer questions and help guide guests.
FREE CARICATURIST & SELFIE STATIONS: 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.
“After the response we saw last summer, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, is coming back to the Monster Mile even bigger this year,” said Mike Tatoian, Dover Motor Speedway’s president and general manager. “It has grown into one of the most popular spots in our Fan Zone, and we have added a lot of new elements that give fans more to see and do all weekend long. Whether it’s relaxing in the sand, checking out the attractions, or enjoying the food, music and entertainment, Miles Beach gives our fans another reason to come early, stay late, and enjoy everything that comes with NASCAR All-Star Weekend at Dover.”
NASCAR All-Star Weekend at Dover Motor Speedway will feature the sport’s biggest stars competing at the Monster Mile, one of NASCAR’s most challenging tracks. Fans can find an updated schedule of Fan Zone attractions and entertainment, which is constantly evolving as new attractions are added, at DoverMotorSpeedway.com.
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