Overview

• Multiple outlets cite a report from The Athletic saying NASCAR is considering moving the 2026 All-Star Race from North Wilkesboro Speedway to Dover Motor Speedway.
• Shifting the exhibition to Dover would free North Wilkesboro to host a NASCAR Cup Series points race for the first time since 1996.
• Speedway Motorsports’ control of both the Monster Mile and North Wilkesboro makes a direct venue swap operationally straightforward.
• Dover fans on platforms like Reddit have expressed anger over losing their remaining points race and raised concerns such as the track’s lack of lights.
• NASCAR has not finalized its 2026 Cup Series schedule and continues to evaluate the proposal ahead of the official release next week.