Along with points-paying races for the nascar O’Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series, the Cup cars will be on the track at Dover this weekend for the 2026 edition of the All-Star Racing. NASCAR is bringing its annual All-Star Race to the ‘Monster Mile’ for the very first time, and revamping the format as well. Christopher Bell won last year’s All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, while Denny Hamlin is the defending winner at Dover.
2026 will mark the first time since 1968 that Dover does not hold a points-paying Cup race on the schedule In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch this weekend’s action at Watkins Glen, from the weekend schedule to where to watch, and even the full entry HeadlinesRead Also: The 2026 nascar All-Star Race Dover format explained NASCAR TV ratings from Watkins Glen Katherine Legge secures last-minute deal to attempt Indy 500/Coke 600 Double next week Denny Hamlin wants NASCAR and FOX to take accountability for missed incidents It’s been one year since Kyle Larson’s last NASCAR Cup win 12:30pm EST – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice – FOX ONE Streaming1:40pm EST – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying – FOX ONE Streaming3:00pm EST – NASCAR Cup pit road qualifying practice – FOX Sports 15:00pm EST – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race (200 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1Saturday, May 169:30am EST – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series practice – CW APP10:35am EST – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying – CW APP12:00pm EST – NASCAR Cup Series qualifying/pit crew challenge – FOX SPORTS 14:00pm EST – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race (200 laps) – THE CWSunday, May 1712:00pm EST – NASCAR RaceDay pre-race show – FOX SPORTS 11:00 pm EST – NASCAR Cup Dover All-Star Race (350 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1 Read Also: NASCAR: Everything you need to know before watching a race Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaChristopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaHow can I watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Dover? Date: Sunday, May 17 TV start time: 12:00pm EST Green flag: 1:05 pm EST Laps: 350 laps Stages: 75-75-200 TV channel: FS1 | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options Live stream: In-car cameras on HBO MAX Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR RadioWho is competing in the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race?
There are 36 entries, and with no Open race this year, all of them will start the main event. 19 drivers, whose names are in bold, are locked into the final segment, while the remaining drivers will aim to have one of the six best average finishes between Segment 1 & 2 in order to continue racing. A 26th spot will be awarded to the Fan Vote winner, while the other ten cars will be removed from the race.
Additionally, some notable drivers are taking part in the other races during the weekend. Ross Chastain is running triple duty between all three divisions, while Christopher Bell, Kyle Busch and Carson Hocevar are also running the Truck race. Clint Bowyer is also making a surprise return with Ram, driving the No.
25 Kaulig Racing truck. (Drivers already locked into Segment 3 in bold)No. DriverTeamManufacturer 1Ross ChastainTrackhouse RacingChevrolet2Austin CindricTeam PenskeFord3Austin DillonRichard Childress RacingChevrolet4Noah GragsonFront Row MotorsportsFord5Kyle LarsonHendrick MotorsportsChevrolet6Brad KeselowskiRFK RacingFord7Daniel SuarezSpire MotorsportsChevrolet8Kyle BuschRichard Childress RacingChevrolet9Chase ElliottHendrick MotorsportsChevrolet10Ty DillonKaulig RacingChevrolet11Denny HamlinJoe gibbs RacingToyota12Ryan BlaneyTeam PenskeFord16AJ AllmendingerKaulig RacingChevrolet17Chris BuescherRFK RacingFord19Chase BriscoeJoe Gibbs RacingToyota20Christopher BellJoe Gibbs RacingToyota21Josh BerryWood Brothers RacingFord22Joey LoganoTeam PenskeFord23Bubba Wallace23XI RacingToyota24William ByronHendrick MotorsportsChevrolet34Todd GillilandFront Row MotorsportsFord35Riley Herbst23XI RacingToyota38Zane SmithFront Row MotorsportsFord41Cole CusterHaas Factory TeamChevrolet42John Hunter NemechekLegacy Motor ClubToyota43Erik JonesLegacy Motor ClubToyota45Tyler Reddick23XI RacingToyota47Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Hyak MotorsportsChevrolet48Alex BowmanHendrick MotorsportsChevrolet51Cody WareRick Ware RacingChevrolet54Ty GibbsJoe Gibbs RacingToyota60Ryan PreeceRFK RacingFord71Michael McDowellSpire MotorsportsChevrolet77Carson HocevarSpire MotorsportsChevrolet88Connor ZilischTrackhouse RacingChevrolet97Shane van GisbergenTrackhouse RacingChevroletTo read more articles visit our website.
