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Joe Gibbs Racing driver slams NASCAR’s All-Star race at Dover amid Denny Hamlin's million-dollar payday

Joe Gibbs Racing driver slams NASCAR’s All-Star race at Dover amid Denny Hamlin's million-dollar payday

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May 18, 2026

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Today's Leadstory - Dover Motor Speedway, May 17

ALL-STAR FATIGUE DOVER DEBATE

While Denny Hamlin left Dover $1 million richer, his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate slammed NASCAR’s All-Star Race: “It felt like Coke 600”

For Chase Briscoe, the problem wasn’t the $1 million prize or the stakes. It was the race itself that felt unusually long and drawn out. The All-Star Race has traditionally been NASCAR’s sprint-style event, showcasing aggressive, chaotic racing and shorter than a normal Cup race. Instead, Dover’s version felt more like a marathon, Denny Hamlin’s teammate, Briscoe, compared to crown-jewel races like the Coca-Cola 600 or the Southern 500.

NASCAR leaned into Dover’s historic “Monster Mile” identity, but not every driver felt the format matched the energy fans expect from an exhibition event built around excitement and urgency.

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Dover’s first All-Star Race was pure chaos, but Denny Hamlin delivered yet again as he took home $1 million on Sunday

Dover’s first NASCAR All-Star Race reminded fans why the Monster Mile still has a reputation for breaking even the best drivers. But somehow, Denny Hamlin keeps mastering it.

At 45, Hamlin also became the second-oldest All-Star Race winner ever, behind only Mark Martin. Nights like this are why fans can never fully count Hamlin out, especially at Dover.

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BACK-TO-BACK DOVER WINS

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NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE VICTORY

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CUP WINS IN 2026 SEASON

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DOVER CHAOS

Ryan Preece takes full responsibility for fireball crash at NASCAR All-Star race

For a moment, it felt like NASCAR fans were watching another nightmare unfold for Ryan Preece.

Just two laps into the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover, Preece was caught in a violent multi-car wreck that left his RFK Racing Ford in flames. This latest frightening crash became a familiar storyline for the driver.

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6th New Track

STAT OF THE NEWSLETTER

Dover Motor Speedway became the sixth different track to host the NASCAR All-Star Race. Charlotte Motor Speedway still dominates the event’s history, with 34 of the 41 races being held there. Other hosts include Atlanta, Bristol, Texas, and North Wilkesboro Speedway.