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Recent All-Star Race news, rumors

  • • Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR Helping COVID-19 Relief Efforts With Mass Vaccination Events
    Charlotte Motor Speedway is certainly no stranger to racing. For over 60 years, fans and drivers alike have flocked by the masses to take in some of the best auto racing America has to offer. Races like the Coca-Cola 600, the All-Star Race (before its move in 2020) and the Bank of America ROVAL 400 …...2021
  • • NASCAR announces 2021 stage lengths
    On Monday, NASCAR announced the stage lengths for all of the races in Cup, XFINITY, and Trucks this season. Complete stage lengths are posted below, with the exception of all three of the new road course races at Circuit of the Americas, and the Cup Series All-Star race at Texas Motor Speedway....2021
  • NASCAR still considering moving car numbers back UPDATE
    • NASCAR still considering moving car numbers back UPDATE
    UPDATE: After experimenting with the concept at last year‘s All-Star Race, NASCAR is discussing whether to slide the number decals on race cars back permanently to maximize sponsor exposure opportunities, according to people familiar with the matter. The test last year moved the number decal from the center of the door back to just before […]...2021
  • • H2H: Which 2021 Cup Series schedule addition are we anticipating the most?
    The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is jam-packed with new venues and highly anticipated races. Those events include a dirt race at Bristol Motor Speedway, a new stop at Circuit of the Americas, the All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway, NASCAR’s return to Nashville Superspeedway, a Fourth of July celebration at Road America and the […]...2021
  • NASCAR still considering moving car numbers back
    • NASCAR still considering moving car numbers back
    NASCAR continues to talk to teams about moving the numbers on car doors back towards the rear wheel in an effort to give more exposure to the teams‘ sponsors. The change was used during this season’s All-Star Race so solicit feedback from teams, sponsors, and fans. No change would happen before 2022. After experimenting with […]...2020
  • • Black Friday specials for Texas Motor Speedway's 25th anniversary
    Texas Motor Speedway kicks off its 2021 ticket sales with incredible Black Friday deals for both the NASCAR All-Star Race in June and NTT INDYCAR SERIES doubleheader in May to celebrate the Great American Speedway‘s 25th season. NASCAR‘s best will put everything on the line June 13, 2021 at No Limits, Texas, for the opportunity to […]...2020
  • • All-Star Race moves to Texas in 2021
    NASCAR All-Star Race is moving to Texas Motor Speedway in 2021. The non-points event will be held June 13 at the 1.5-mile speedway....2020
  • • Speedway Motorsports sought tax incentives
    Documents show the company wanted tax money from the state of Tennessee to host the All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway in July....2020
  • • At Daytona, Many NASCAR Fans Comfortable Returning to Track
    Over the weekend at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR hosted fans at a Cup Series race for the fifth time since returning to racing on May 17 after a 10-week hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, it’s been a success. The All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway in mid-July was the first venue to have … The post At Daytona, Many NASCAR Fans Comfortable Returning to Track ...2020
  • • Fans will be allowed at Bristol Cup, Xfinity races
    Bristol Motor Speedway announces that it will host fans for its Cup and Xfinity races in September after doing so for the All-Star Race in July....2020

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All-Star Race injury and suspension

  • • Smith Discusses Substituting for Almirola
    Regan Smith is no stranger to stepping in for a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver. Smith – who has filled in for Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch and Kyle Larson, among others – will drive Aric Almirola’s No. 43 Smithfield Ford in Saturday’s Monster Energy Open at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Almirola suffered a back fracture in a crash last week at Kansas Speedway a...2017
  • • NASCAR’s Aric Almirola out 8-12 weeks with broken back
    CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Aric Almirola has been advised he could miss up to three months of the NASCAR season with a fractured vertebra . Almirola says he’ll heed his doctor warnings and not rush his way back to a race car, which could take eight to 12 weeks. He also says doctors warned him that further injury could lead to paralysis. Almirola suffered a compression fracture of his T5 vertebra after h...2017
  • • Regan Smith to stand in for injured Aric Almirola in NASCAR All-Star
    Aric Almirola will be replaced by Regan Smith for this weekend's NASCAR All-Star race at Charlotte after suffering a compression fracture of his T5 vertebra in a wreck at Kansas...2017
  • • Brad Keselowski crew chief to serve suspension at Talladega
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brad Keselowski will not have crew chief Paul Wolfe this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway as he serves part of a suspension Team Penske has been appealing. Keselowski’s No. 2 team was penalized for infractions at the March 19 race at Phoenix. Wolfe was suspended for three races, but Penske has appealed and Wolfe has only missed one race. Team Penske has a final appeal of t...2017

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All-Star Race lifestyle

  • • Cassill, StarCom Introduce Dairi-O to NASCAR
    By Seth Eggert, Staff Writer When Landon Cassill competes in the Monster Energy All-Star Race weekend and Coca-Cola 600 race weekend, he will have a new sponsor onboard. Dairi-O, a North Carolina restaurant chain, will adorn his StarCom Racing No. 00 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. This will be Dairi-O’s first foray into the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Cassill has 15 career starts at Charlotte Motor S...2018

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All-Star Race trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR Helping COVID-19 Relief Efforts With Mass Vaccination Events
    Charlotte Motor Speedway is certainly no stranger to racing. For over 60 years, fans and drivers alike have flocked by the masses to take in some of the best auto racing America has to offer. Races like the Coca-Cola 600, the All-Star Race (before its move in 2020) and the Bank of America ROVAL 400 …...2021
  • • Is All-Star money worth making a season-long enemy?
    One thing drivers have to ask themselves going into the NASCAR All-Star Race on Wednesday night at the Bristol Motor Speedway is which they would rather have- the big money paid out for winning the All-Star Race or the risk of making an enemy that might cost a points-paying race win or even a championship at a later date. Sure, $1 million is a great prize but as a driver, what is the real goal for...2020
  • • NASCAR All-Star Race: Busch brothers optimistic about expanded wagering's effect on sport
    The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows the rest of the states to join Nevada in legalizing sports wagering could have a large impact on the sports world. Kyle and Kurt Busch, natives of Las Vegas, see the potential for NASCAR....2018
  • • Joey Logano Says All Star Package is Hybrid Between Superspeedway and Traditional
    On Saturday, NASCAR added an additional practice for drivers due the weather issues on Friday. The additional practice allowed drivers additional seat time with the new rules package for this year’s All-Star race. During media availability following the session, Joey Logano stated the package feels like a hybrid between a typical superspeedway package and more traditional packages. “It is a hybrid...2018
  • • NASCAR All-Star Race: Kurt Busch expects Talladega-style racing
    The driver of the 41 car anticipates the field bunching up as restrictor plates and oversized rear spoilers keep speeds down and create big drafts....2018
  • • NASCAR All-Star Race Vegas picks and predictions 2018: Fade Kyle Busch, back Denny Hamlin at Charlotte
    Micah Roberts pioneered wagering on NASCAR races and just locked in his NASCAR All-Star Race picks...2018
  • • NASCAR on NBC podcast, Episode XXII: Brad Keselowski
    The 2012 Sprint Cup champ offers insight on an eventful Pocono, the Drivers Council dynamism, the joy of growing up in Detroit, assessing the All-Star Race, his views on journalism and Team Penske philosophies....2016

All-Star Race stats

  • • NASCAR All-Star Race 101: TV times, key statistics, revised procedures and more
    NASCAR Cup Series drivers are gearing up for Wednesday night's NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway (8:30 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Below is a primer for what's sure to be a wild showdown under the lights at the .533-mile concrete Tennessee short track, which begins with the NASCAR All-Star Open […]...2020
  • • Kyle Busch scores $1 million with All-Star race victory (May 20, 2017)
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  • • NASCAR All-Star race 2017: Key stats, Vegas odds, prediction, past winners
    Betting favorites for Saturday night's All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway....2017

All-Star Race kids, wife/husband, girlfriend/boyfriend, father/mother

  • • Chase Elliott rules Bristol, lands first NASCAR All-Star Race victory Copy
    The sport's reigning Most Popular Driver, Chase Elliott, earned his first NASCAR All-Star Race win Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway -- holding off reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch in the closing laps.  Elliott led 60 of the 140 laps en route to the $1 million paycheck. He and his father, Bill Elliott, […]...2020
  • • Elliott follows in father's footsteps to win All-Star race at Bristol
    Hendrick Motorsports' Chase Elliott fended off a late charge from reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch to win the rescheduled All-Star race at Bristol and bank $1 million...2020
  • • Elliott follows in father's footsteps to win All-Star race at Bristol
    Hendrick Motorsports' Chase Elliott fended off a late charge from reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch to win the rescheduled All-Star race at Bristol and bank $1 million...2020
  • • Elliott joins his father as winner of NASCAR's All-Star race
    Chase Elliott collected the checkered flag and soaked in the sounds of fans in the grandstands. Room - another Elliott is an All-Star winner. Chase Elliott joined his father, Hall of Famer “Awesome” Bill Elliott, as winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race, earning the $1 million prize Wednesday in front of limited spectators at the Tennessee track....2020
  • • HIGHLIGHTS: 2020 NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race | NASCAR on FOX
    Chase Elliott won the 2020 NASCAR All Star race in dominating fashion, taking the lead midway through the race and never looking back. For only the second time in NASCAR All Star race history, the race was not held in Charlotte, NC. Both times an Elliott came out on top. Chase's father, Bill Elliott, won the race in Atlanta in 1986....2020
  • • Elliott joins his father as winner of NASCAR's All-Star race
    Chase Elliott joined his father as winner of NASCAR’s annual All-Star race...2020
  • Smith’s push for All-Star race package at 600 denied
    • Smith’s push for All-Star race package at 600 denied
    CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Charlotte Motor Speedway President Marcus Smith learned a long time ago from NASCAR Hall of Fame father Bruton Smith not to be afraid to try ''new and crazy'' things when it comes to auto racing....2018
  • • MAACO PARTNERS WITH AXALTA AND DALE EARNHARDT JR. FOR HIS FINAL NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE IN CHARLOTTE
    CHARLOTTE (May 18, 2017) – Maaco, North America’s No. 1 Bodyshop and a member of the Charlotte-headquartered Driven Brands family, will make its debut in the NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway this May.   This opportunity is thanks to a joint promotion with Maaco’s paint partner Axalta Coating Systems.  Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s 14-time most popular driver, will drive the No. 88 A...2017
  • • Joey Logano: Can he get any higher after winning a cool million?
    It's been a big couple of days for Team Penske driver Joey Logano.  Saturday night under the lights at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Logano won the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race for the first time, and with it the $1 million winner's share of the purse.  Tuesday is Logano's 26th birthday, but today he got an early gift from his wife, Brittany....2016

Top All-Star Race news

  • All-Star race moving to Bristol Motor Speedway
    Per Motorsport.com: The NASCAR All-Star Race will move this season to a track other than Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time since its inception. Due to the recent increase of the number of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina and the corresponding increase in the state‘s positive rate of infection, the annual All-Star race […]...2020
  • • If Harvick wins All-Star race, fan will win $1 million, too
    Looking for a reason to root for Kevin Harvick in the All-Star Race?...2017
  • • NASCAR considering moving car numbers to rear quarter panel?
    UPDATE: The Athletic’s Jeff Gluck says the number will be in front of the rear wheel, but further back from it’s usual location. NASCAR has informed teams it will use a “new paint scheme concept” for the All-Star Race. The number is slid back to just in front of the rear wheel. This is the […]...2020
  • • Joey Logano looks to complete two-week Charlotte Sprint Cup sweep
    After winning the Sprint All-Star Race and the $1 million that went with it, Joey Logano admits he's greedy and still wants more before leaving Charlotte Motor Speedway in his rear-view mirror....2016
  • • Dale Jr. 'didn't know what the (expletive) was going on' in All-Star Race
    FS1's "NASCAR Race Hub" has the absolute best scanner sound from Saturday's Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway....2016
  • • Will NASCAR use underglow lights on cars for the All-Star Race at Bristol?
    NASCAR reportedly is looking to add some neon color to the 2020 All-Star Race....2020
  • • DW: Blame the moon for All-Star Race fiasco
    Darrell Waltrip goes on a search to find out who was to blame for Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race being a mess....2016
  • • How NASCAR’s All-Star Race at Bristol became the first big test of U.S. fans returning to sports venues
    There will be more fans in the stands at the NASCAR All-Star Race than there have been at any sporting event since the COVID-19 outbreak in the spring. Here is how Bristol Motor Speedway is trying to pull it off....2020
  • • Jeff Hammond: NASCAR All-Star race is going to be 'unbelievably competitive'
    If you haven't bought a ticket for the All-Star Race yet, you might want to. Jeff Hammond explains why....2017
  • • One little trick that could fix the Sprint All-Star Race
    A fix that won't cost anybody a single penny but will add drama and excitement to the All-Star Race and ratchet up the competition....2016
  • • Should NASCAR add second tire compound for points races?
    If the NASCAR all-star race experiment works, would adding the Option tires be a good idea?...2017
  • • 8 things you need to know about the Monster Energy All-Star Race
    A quick rundown of what you need to know for this year's All-Star Race....2017
  • • Kyle Busch Wins All-Star Race
    Kyle Busch took home his first win in the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race in his 12th attempt on Saturday night....2017
  • • NASCAR to equip cars with underglow lighting for All-Star Race
    Teams already locked into next week's All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway will be equipped with underglow lighting kits on their cars....2020

All-Star Race fantasy rankings and news

  • • NASCAR All-Star Race DFS: Best DraftKings, FanDuel daily fantasy NASCAR at Charlotte picks
    SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with more than $1M in winnings, gives optimal lineup advice...2018
  • • DraftKings fantasy NASCAR top performers – Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte
    SUBMITTED ARTICLE Kevin Harvick – No one has any idea of what to expect this weekend. There have been rumors flying around all week about the speed of the stock car at Charlotte. The consensus is that the All-Star race will be similar to a plate race. DraftKings has priced the drivers in this way. That being said, we just don’t know. Kevin Harvick is very cheap, and he’s the best driver in the be...2018

All-Star Race schedule, game

  • • H2H: Which 2021 Cup Series schedule addition are we anticipating the most?
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  • • NASCAR announces procedure changes ahead of playoffs
    After experimenting with the idea of a 'choose rule' for restarts during the All-Star Race, NASCAR will implement the procedure for all events excluding those run at superpseedways and road courses.The rule compels each driver to choose which line they wish to restart in as they approach a designated area on the track, which could prove pivotal at circuits where one line is favored heavily ...Keep...2020
  • • NASCAR to introduce choose rule starting at Michigan
    After getting a tryout in the July 15 All-Star Race, NASCAR will introduce the choose rule this weekend in races at Michigan International Speedway....2020
  • • Stock Car Scoop: Setting Your NASCAR Texas Motor Speedway Starting Lineups
    Chase Elliott pulled away from Kyle Busch Wednesday night (July 15) to win the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Why was this win so special for Chase? Find out in the latest edition of Stock Car Scoop as we also set the starting lineups for a full weekend of racing … The post Stock Car Scoop: Setting Your NASCAR Texas Motor Speedway Starting Lineups appeared fi...2020
  • • Elliott follows in father's footsteps to win All-Star race at Bristol
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  • • Elliott follows in father's footsteps to win All-Star race at Bristol
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  • • Second again, Kyle Busch opens up on 2020 season: 'We've got to be faster'
    Kyle Busch's bid for a second All-Star Race victory came up one position short Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, one of his sweet spots on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Instead, it was Chase Elliott swinging the sword in the Last Great Colosseum's Victory Lane for the first time. A non-points win in the […]...2020
  • • Chase Elliott thrills fans with All-Star Race win at Bristol
    Chase Elliott was able to get a jump on Brad Keselowski on the final restart and easily stayed ahead of Kyle Busch over the final 11 laps to win Wednesday night’s NASCAR All-Star Race and claimed the $1 million winner’s purse. Elliott has already locked in a spot in this year’s Cup Series playoffs with his win in the 500k race at Charlotte in May but had finished 23rd or worse ...Keep reading...2020
  • • Ryan Newman gets loose in stage 2 of the NASCAR All-Star race from Bristol, stays in race
    Stage 2 of the NASCAR All-Star race began with fireworks as Ryan Newman gets loose and spins out. Newman’s car suffered no damage and he remained in the race after an unscheduled pitstop....2020
  • • NASCAR: Bristol All-Star Race starting lineup – Alex Bowman on pole
    The full starting lineup for the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race has been set. Martin Truex Jr. is set to drop to the rear, giving Alex Bowman the pole position. Following the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Open at Bristol Motor Speedway, the full 20-car starting lineup for tonight’s All-Star Race at the same venue […] NASCAR: Bristol All-Star Race starting lineup – Alex Bowman ...2020

All-Star Race rumors, scandals

  • • Social media buzz heading into the All-Star Race
    Check out what the NASCAR community is saying as we ready for the All-Star festivities....2017
  • • Return of Long Provides Cup Garage with Much-Needed Throwback
    This weekend at Kansas Speedway, longtime independent driver Carl Long will make his return to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series garage area. After reaching a settlement with NASCAR on a fine that was levied against him after the 2009 All-Star Race weekend, the Roxboro, North Carolina driver will run in his first Cup race since 2006 at Bristol. For the better part of the decade, Long was banned...2017

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