It was a good Dover race, but not the NASCAR All-Star Race

The NASCAR All-Star Race was held at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 17, 2026, marking the first time the event was run at The Monster Mile after North Wilkesboro Speedway was reassigned to a points race. The race featured a new package with increased horsepower and reduced downforce, along with resin and tire dragon track preparation, which produced what was described as the best racing at Dover in the five-year history of the NextGen car. However, the event fell short of All-Star Race expectations due to its full-field format with eliminations and inversions, with runner-up Chase Briscoe among those reflecting on the underwhelming atmosphere.