NASCAR All-Star Race Picks, Odds & Preview (May 17)
- When: Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Dover Motor Speedway, Delaware
- How to Watch: FS1
There is a break in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season schedule this weekend, as the prestigious All-Star Race will be staged at Dover Motor Speedway, You can find our picks for this weekend’s race here.
NASCAR All-Star Race Odds
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NASCAR All-Star Race Recent Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Christopher Bell |
| 2024 | Joey Logano |
| 2023 | Kyle Larson |
| 2022 | Ryan Blaney |
| 2021 | Kyle Larson |
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Event Preview
The pressure will likely be eased on the drivers involved on the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend, as a non-points scoring event is staged in the form of the NASCAR All-Star Race. For the first time, this weekend’s race will be staged at Dovor Motor Speedway.
Shane Van Gisbergen will be the most confident driver on the grid this weekend after continuing his dominant record on road tracks by landing the Go Bowling at The Glen. However, he is yet to replicate that level of form on an oval circuit.
Tyler Reddick’s advantage at the top of the Drivers’ Championship remains extremely healthy after finishing in the top five on his last two starts. A sixth win in 2026 is hard to completely dismiss.
Denny Hamlin should also be extremely competitive. Hamlin is a previous winner on the Cup Series schedule in 2026, and he has finished in the top ten in four of the previous six rounds.
There is likely to be pressure on Kyle Larson, as the reigning champion has finished outside the top 20 on his last three appearances. Ty Gibbs bounced back to form with a third in last weekend’s Go Bowling at the Glen, while Chase Elliott shouldn’t be overlooked after winning twice this season.
NASCAR All-Star Race Picks
Christopher Bell is a previous winner of the All-Star Race, and his winning form at the Dover Motor Speedway should be respected this weekend. Bell’s form has dipped slightly in recent weeks, but he has achieved a top ten finish in four races this term.
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