NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Voting Now Open

Fans can vote for their favorite driver to advance to the final segment of the revamped All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:52pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a NASCAR race scene, with the cars and track broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape, conveying the dynamic energy of the sport.The fan vote for the NASCAR All-Star Race allows supporters to have a direct impact on the final field of drivers competing for the victory.Dover Today

Voting for the NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Vote is now open, allowing fans to support their favorite driver's bid for the victory in this year's event at Dover Motor Speedway. The fan vote winner will advance to the final 200-lap segment of the race, joining 2025 and 2026 Cup Series race winners and former Cup Series winners competing full-time.

Why it matters

The All-Star Race Fan Vote has been a part of the event since 2004, giving fans a direct say in who competes in the final segment. This year's revamped format, with all drivers starting the race but only 26 advancing to the final segment, makes the fan vote even more impactful in determining the field for the main event.

The details

Voting began at noon ET on Monday, April 13, and continues until the morning of the All-Star Race on Sunday, May 17 at 9 a.m. ET. Drivers not already eligible for the final segment are on the ballot, and the fan vote winner will be revealed before the start of the race at 1 p.m. ET. Fans can vote up to five times per day per unique email address throughout the voting window.

  • Voting began at noon ET on Monday, April 13.
  • Voting continues until the morning of the All-Star Race on Sunday, May 17 at 9 a.m. ET.
  • The fan vote winner will be revealed before the start of the race at 1 p.m. ET on May 17.

The players

NASCAR

The sanctioning body for the All-Star Race and other top-level stock car racing events in the United States.

Dover Motor Speedway

The racetrack hosting the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race, located in Dover, Delaware.

Ken Schrader

The driver who earned a spot in the 2004 All-Star Race through the fan vote, finishing 13th.

Noah Gragson

The driver who has won the last three All-Star Fan Votes, all held at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Alex Bowman

The driver who won the Fan Vote in 2019 and finished 8th in the All-Star Race.

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What’s next

The NASCAR All-Star Race takes place on Sunday, May 17 at 1 p.m. ET at Dover Motor Speedway. Coverage of the event will be on FS1, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

The takeaway

The revamped format of the NASCAR All-Star Race, with all drivers starting the event but only 26 advancing to the final segment, makes the fan vote an even more crucial part of determining the field for the main event. Fans have the opportunity to support their favorite drivers and potentially see them compete for the victory in the All-Star Race.