2026-02-27

NASCAR, Dover Motor Speedway Announce

NASCAR, Dover Motor Speedway Announce

Revamped 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race Format



DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 25, 2026) - NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports today announced details for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race, set for Sunday, May 17, marking the first time the annual event will be held at Dover Motor Speedway. Known as "The Monster Mile," the one-mile concrete oval will provide a dramatic new backdrop for the sport's premier non-points event. For the first time in the 42-year history of the race, the battle for a $1 million prize will take place in the Northeast, bringing the live experience to a new region of race fans.



This season's revamped format features a three-segment, 350-lap event that places every driver on track to start the race while rewarding race winners, past champions and performance across the first two segments. There will be no All-Star Open, creating a streamlined, high-intensity showcase of NASCAR's top competitors.



Returning elements include driver eligibility requirements, the NASCAR All-Star Fan Vote, and the Mechanix Wear Pit Crew Challenge.



Qualifying & Pit Crew Challenge



This format will once again pair traditional qualifying with electrifying pit stops on Saturday, May 16. Drivers take the green flag, run one full lap at speed, and on the second lap proceed to one of two NASCAR-designated pit stalls for a four-tire stop (no fuel). When the pit stop is complete, the cars will exit pit road and race back to the checkered flag. Qualifying time will be the total elapsed time from green flag to checkered flag, with the fastest team earning the pole position for the race.



The pit crew with the fastest stop during the All-Star qualifying attempt (no penalties) is the winner of the Pit Crew Challenge. Timing lines are established one box behind and one box ahead of the NASCAR-designated pit stop boxes. Pit Crew Challenge results will determine pit selection order.



All-Star Race Format



The full field will compete in Segment 1 and Segment 2 for 75 laps each, followed by the final 200-lap segment of the NASCAR All-Star race featuring 26 drivers.

Qualifying on Saturday sets the lineup for Segment 1. Segment 2 will feature the top 26 finishers inverted at the start, while the remainder of the field will line up based on their Segment 1 finishing positions.
All laps will count in all three segments, with standard NASCAR race procedures in effect. During the final segment, a competition break will take place at or around Lap 225.


Drivers eligible for the final segment include those who have won a points event in either 2025 or 2026, former NASCAR All-Star Race winners who compete full-time, and former NASCAR Cup Series champions who compete full-time. The remaining positions will be filled based on combined results from Segment 1 and Segment 2 until the field reaches 25 drivers. The 26th and final position will be awarded to the NASCAR All-Star Fan Vote winner.



Drivers already locked in the All-Star Race include: William Byron, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Tyler Reddick, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Austin Cindric, Ryan Blaney, Josh Berry, Austin Dillon, Chase Briscoe, Ross Chastain, Shane Van Gisbergen, Bubba Wallace and Kyle Busch.



The NASCAR All-Star Race will air live on FS1, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, with coverage beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 17.



In addition to all the NASCAR Cup Series activities, fans can enjoy an All-Star weekend with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series ECOSAVE 200 race on Friday, May 15, and the BETRIVERS 200 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday, May 16. The tripleheader NASCAR event weekend will also feature one the sport's most interactive, family friendly Fan Zones, the expansive Miles Beach presented by Visit Delaware. Miles Beach will include live sea lion, shark and stingray displays, 600 tons of sand, a lighthouse and a boardwalk.



NASCAR All-Star Race weekend ticket packages are available and can be obtained along with camping and parking at DoverMotorSpeedway.com.



For the latest updates, schedules and news regarding the NASCAR All-Star weekend and Dover Motor Speedway, fans are encouraged to visit DoverMotorSpeedway.com and follow Dover Motor Speedway on social media channels.



About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O'Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.



For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.


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Graza Named Official Olive Oil and Mayonnaise of NASCAR

 

Graza Named Official Olive Oil and Mayonnaise of NASCAR

 

Partnership builds on RFK Racing collaboration and introduces multi-track fan activations and broadcast integration

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 26, 2026) – NASCAR today announced a new partnership with Graza, naming the fast-growing, chef-loved brand the Official Olive Oil and Mayonnaise of NASCAR. The expanded collaboration builds on Graza's recently announced partnership with RFK Racing in the olive oil category and brings the brand to the national NASCAR platform as the Official Olive Oil and Official Mayonnaise of NASCAR.

 

As part of the partnership, Graza will introduce a custom food truck concept set to appear at multiple NASCAR race weekends, designed to elevate the tailgate atmosphere and deliver bold, high-quality flavors directly to fans at the track. The activation complements the brand's integration with RFK Racing and deepens its presence within the sport.

 

Graza will also leverage NASCAR's integrated marketing ecosystem, including NASCAR Digital Media, Hospitality and Fan Experience, NASCAR Fan Rewards and a forthcoming broadcast integration to engage fans across platforms and touchpoints throughout the season.

 

"NASCAR fans are known for their passion — not just for racing, but for the full race-day experience," said Craig Stimmel, Chief Commercial Officer, NASCAR. "Graza has already demonstrated its commitment to the sport through its partnership with RFK Racing, and we're excited to expand that momentum at the league level. "From creative at-track activations to digital and broadcast storytelling, this partnership gives Graza a powerful platform to connect with our fans and grow its presence within the NASCAR community."

 

The collaboration allows Graza to drive brand awareness across key markets throughout the country by leveraging the sport's national scale and year-round fan engagement.     

 

"We're thrilled to build on our partnership with Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing and expand our presence across the NASCAR platform," said Graza co-founder and CEO Andrew Benin. "NASCAR fans show up with unmatched passion and loyalty, and we're excited to connect with them in new and creative ways."     

 

Additional details around Graza's at-track presence and fan programming will be announced ahead of its first race activation.

 

The NASCAR Cup Series season continues this weekend in Austin, TX at the first road course of the season: Circuit of the Americas – live on FOX, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and PRN on Sunday, March 1 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

 

About Graza

Founded in 2022 by Andrew Benin and Allen Dushi, Graza was created to help home cooks have more fun in the kitchen with high-quality, crazy fresh olive oil. The brand initially launched with "Drizzle" and "Sizzle"—an extra virgin finishing oil and cooking oil duo packaged in easy-to-use squeeze bottles—and quickly emerged as a category leader, becoming the fifth-largest olive oil brand in the U.S. in under four years. Since its debut, Graza has expanded its product lineup to include glass bottles, nitrogen-sealed refill cans, "Frizzle", a high-heat cooking oil, and most recently, a line of olive oil mayo, spanning three varieties across two packaging formats. At its core, Graza believes every kitchen deserves great, fresh olive oil that's affordable enough to use every day, while celebrating all the ways it shows up across every meal. Graza can be found in over 28,000 retail doors throughout the country and is available for purchase online. The brand has also received several industry accolades, including NOSH 2025 Brand of the Year, Inc. Best in Business 2025, DIELINE Best in Packaging 2025, and more. To learn more, visit graza.co or follow @getgraza on Instagram.

 

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O'Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

 

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.


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