“Everybody’s like, ‘Man, why in the freak are we going to Dover for the All-Star Race?’ I also had that same reaction.” These words came from none other than Dale Earnhardt Jr. The pioneer in the revival of North Wilkesboro Speedway, Dale Jr. was a heavy advocate for returning the iconic short track to NASCAR’s point schedule. After three years of hosting the exhibition All-Star event, North Wilkesboro will be back as a points race for the first time since 1996. However, another track had to be sacrificed.

NASCAR recently rolled out its 2026 Cup Series schedule, sparking mixed reactions from the community. While positive developments like Homestead’s championship return or Chicagoland’s revival were praised, Dover’s All-Star switch was criticized. However, an executive explained the mov

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