Overview

• The Athletic and subsequent reports say NASCAR is weighing an All-Star move to Dover Motor Speedway with a points-paying race returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway.
• Denny Hamlin argued Dover is not suited to the All-Star format, questioned dropping its points date, and said teams have no input on schedule decisions.
• Fox Sports reporter Bob Pockrass said the Dover option is being seriously considered as spotters flagged recent crowd and racing concerns at the track.
• NASCAR has confirmed a 2026 San Diego street-course event at Naval Base Coronado for the Cup, Xfinity, and Truck series.
• Insider Jordan Bianchi said Iowa Speedway will have a 2026 Cup date, while separate rumors point to a potential Mexico City cut tied to the 2026 World Cup and a social-media leak suggesting the schedule could be released Tuesday.