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BACK TO GALLERIES

At-track photos: 2026 Dover Motor Speedway race weekend

By Staff Report | Published: May 17, 2026 99
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Denny Hamlin hoists the $1 million check for winning the All-Star Race at Dover. 

It's his second victory in the midseason exhibition event. 

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Let the champagne fly! Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane with the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team after winning the Dover All-Star Race. 

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An upclose look at Hamlin's burnout as he makes his way to Victory Lane. 

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Denny Hamlin takes the checkered flag of the All-Star Race at Dover. 

He led 103 laps of the 200-lap final segment. 

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Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe battle for the lead at Dover. 

Briscoe finished second, leading 61 laps. 

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Kyle Larson and Fan Vote winner Daniel Suárez make their way around Dover. 

They were both involved in wrecks during the first segment at Dover. 

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Denny Hamlin (left) and William Byron (right) lead the field into Turn 1 on a restart at Dover. 

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Cup cars race at Dover with "All-Star Race" signage on the Turn 2 bridge. 

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Ty Gibbs spun during the All-Star Race. The No. 54 Toyota driver finished 62 laps down in 24th. 

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The No. 17 RFK Racing team puts the hood up on Chris Buescher's car. 

Buescher was involved in an incident during Segment 1 of the Dover All-Star Race. 

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Cup cars on pit road during a segment break at Dover. 

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Shane van Gisbergen spins during Segment 2 of the All-Star Race at Dover. 

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Multiple drivers, including Christopher Bell and Kyle Busch, crash into Turn 1 during the opening segment of the Dover All-Star Race. 

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Denny Hamlin (11) and Bubba Wallace (23) lead the field back to green for a restart at Dover. 

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Kyle Larson watches the All-Star Race from a photographer's stand after getting caught up in a wreck during Segment 1 at Dover. 

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Ryan Blaney watches on as the 2026 All-Star Race is underway at Dover Motor Speedway.

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Ryan Blaney watches the All-Star Race from a photographer's stand after getting caught up in a wreck during Segment 1 at Dover. 

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A look at Ryan Preece's No. 60 RFK Racing Ford after it wrecked and caught fire during Segment 1 of the Dover All-Star Race.

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A closer look at John Hunter Nemechek's wrecked No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota at Dover. 

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A big wreck takes out multiple strong competitors on Lap 2 of the All-Star Race at Dover. 

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Mike Joy waves the green flag to begin the 350-lap All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway. 

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Longtime NASCAR on Fox play-by-play announcer Mike Joy poses with the green flag as the Honorary Starter for the Dover All-Star Race. 

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Is a monster All-Star win in the cards for Carson Hocevar? 

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An Abraham Lincoln actor sits in on the Drivers' Meeting ahead of the All-Star Race at Dover.

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Christopher Bell signs an autograph for a young fan before the Drivers' Meeting at Dover. 

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Day poses with trophy.

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Corey Day poses with the Miles the Monster trophy in Victory Lane after winning the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Dover.

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Day celebrates in VIctory Lane.

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Day celebrates his second career O'Reilly Series win at Dover Motor Speedway. 

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Day yells after winning Dover.

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Day led the final four laps after hunting down Justin Allgaier in the closing moments. 

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Corey Day leaps into the arms of his crew members after conquering Dover.

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Corey Day leaps into the arms of his crew members after conquering the "Monster Mile."

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Corey Day celebrates win.

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Corey Day celebrates his monster win at Dover Motor Speedway. 

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Days does a burnout.

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Time for a smoke show!

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Corey Day crosses the finish line first.

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It's Corey's Day! The No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports driver crosses the finish line first to claim his second O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win of 2026. 

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Corey Day, driver of the No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway. 

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View of pit stops at Dover.

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General view of pit stops at Dover Motor Speedway. 

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Harrison Burton leads a pack of cars

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Harrison Burton races in front of a pack of cars at the "Monster Mile."

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Ross Chastain keeps Rajah Caruth at bay to win Stage 2 of the O'Reilly Series race.

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Sammy Smith leads a pack of cars.

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Sammy Smith paces a pack of O'Reilly Series cars at Dover. 

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Rajah Caruth races William Sawalich

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Rajah Caruth (L) shares a battle with William Sawalich (R).

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Ryan Sieg races Brent Crews.

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Ryan Sieg battles Brent Crews for position during the O'Reilly Series race.

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Brandon Jones races Ross Chastain.

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Brandon Jones holds off Ross Chastain and wheels his way to winning the opening stage of the O'Reilly Series Race at Dover. 

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Cars get ready to race at Dover as the green flag drops.

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Ross Chastain (L) and Brandon Jones (R) take the green flag to start the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Dover. 

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Washington, D.C. native Rajah Caruth walks the stage during pre-race ceromonies at his home track.

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Brandon Jones waves to fans during driver intros at the "Monster Mile."

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Defending O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love smiles and waves to fans during driver intros. 

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Carson Kvapil waves to fans during driver intros at Dover Motor Speedway. 

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Taylor Gray waves to fans during driver intros for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Dover Motor Speedway. 

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Miles the Monster looks on at Dover.

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Miles the Monster watches over the iconic Delaware oval.

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Pit crew poses trophy and check in VIctory Lane.

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Zane Smith's No. 38 Front Row Motorsports pose with Mechanix Wear Pit Crew Challenge trophy and check in Victory Lane. 

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Pit Crew smiles in Victory Lane.

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The No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team celebrate their Mechanix Wear Pit Crew Challenge win in Victory Lane.

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Hamlin rolls into pit stall.

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Denny Hamlin pulls into the pit stall at Dover. Hamlin set the fastest overall time during qualifying to win pole for Sunday's All-Star Race.

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Tire carrier holds up two tires.

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The No. 45 23XI Racing tire carrier waits for Tyler Reddick to roll down pit road. 

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Pit crew services right side of car.

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The No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports pit crew services Kyle Larson's Chevrolet during qualifying.

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Pit crew member holds tire.

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Close-up view of the No. 22 Team Penske pit crew.

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Pit crew members wait for car.

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Chase Briscoe's pit crew gets ready to change tires on the right side of the No. 19 Toyota. 

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Ricky Stenhouse spins out.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. spins on the track during his qualifying run at Dover.

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Close up view of air gun.

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Close-up view of a tire changer getting ready for service during the Mechanix Wear Pit Crew Challenge. 

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Pit crew jumps over wall.

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The No. 88 Trackhouse Racing crew sprints to service Connor Zilisch's Chevrolet.

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Alex Bowman rolls into pit stall.

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Alex Bowman pulls into the pit stall during the 2026 Pit Crew Challenge at Dover.

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Pit Crew waits for car.

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The No. 42 Legacy Motor Club pit crew waits for John Hunter Nemechek to pull into the pit stall. 

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Noah Gragson's pit crew runs around the No. 4 Ford to service the left side. 

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Close up view of NASCAR sign.

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A detail view of the "Pit Crew Challenge" signage during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying for the All-Star Race.

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Ross Chastain hold pole flag.

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Cup Series regular, Ross Chastain, wins pole for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race as part of his triple duty weekend at Dover Motor Speedway. 

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Brandon Jones turns a fast lap at Dover to start second for Saturday's O'Reilly Series race. 

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Sammy Smith drives during qualifying.

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Sammy Smith drives an inspired version of the No. 8 JR Motorsports Chevrolet at the "Monster Mile."

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Rajah Caruth wheels the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet around Dover Motor Speedway. 

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Sheldon Creed drives during qualifying

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Sheldon Creed turns a fast lap during O'Reilly Series qualifying at Dover. 

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Sam Hunt Racing's Harrison Burton sets a qualifying lap at Dover. 

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Sam Mayer, driver of the #41 Audibel Chevrolet, enters his car during qualifying

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Sam Mayer climbs into his No. 41 Haas Factory Chevrolet to set a qualifying time. 

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Taylor Gray looks on during qualifying.

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Joe Gibbs Racing's Taylor Gray walks on the grid before O'Reilly Series qualifying gets underway. 

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Parker Retzlaff looks on at Dover.

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Parker Retzlaff looks on after O'Reilly Series practice at the "Monster Mile."

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Connor Zilisch (R) speaks to Jesse Love on the grid during qualifying.

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Connor Zilisch (R) speaks to  his good friend Jesse Love (L) on pit road after O'Reilly Series practice. 

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Lavar Scott looks on during practice.

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New Jersey native and O'Reilly Series rookie Lavar Scott looks on during practice at Dover. 

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Justin Allgaier walks the grid at Dover.

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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points leader Justin Allgaier walks the grid at Dover Motor Speedway. 

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Kyle Busch holds up the Miles the Monster trophy after winning the Truck Series race at Dover. 

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Kyle Busch performs his signature bow after winning the Truck Series race at Dover.

It's the 69th time he's won at the Craftsman Truck level. 

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Kyle Busch climbs out of his truck after winning the Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover. 

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Kyle Busch performs a burnout on the frontstretch after winning the Truck Series race at Dover. 

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Kyle Busch takes the checkered flag in the Truck Series race at Dover after leading a dominant 147 of 200 laps Friday evening. 

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The No. 7 Spire Motorsports team performs a pit stop at Dover. 

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Truck Series drivers race into the late afternoon hours at Dover Motor Speedway. 

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Ross Chastain (left) and Kyle Busch lead the Truck Series field into Turn 1 at Dover on a restart. 

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Mini Tyrrell goes for a spin late in the Truck Series race at Dover after contact with teammate Clint Bowyer. 

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Ross Chastain (left), Toni Breidinger (middle) and Kris Wright race three-wide in the corners at Dover Motor Speedway.

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Kyle Busch drives at Dover Motor Speedway during the Craftsman Truck Series race. 

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FOX Sports analysts Clint Bowyer (left) and Kevin Harvick talk on pit road as Bowyer returns behind the wheel for the first time since 2024. 

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Natalie Decker (left), Toni Breidinger (middle) and Dystany Spurlock pose for a photo before the Truck Series race at Dover. 

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Denny Hamlin heads to the grid for All-Star practice at Dover.

He is the most recent Cup Series driver to win at the Delaware 1-mile oval. 

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Tyler Reddick straps on his helmet for All-Star practice at Dover. 

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Ross Chastain (No. 1) drives in front of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (No. 47) during All-Star practice at Dover. 

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Tyler Reddick dons a new paint scheme on the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota promoting the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards.

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The No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford brings a bit of extra spice for Todd Gilliland this weekend at Dover.

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Kyle Busch earned his 24th career Truck Series pole at Dover Motor Speedway Friday. 

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Dystany Spurlock turns laps during Truck Series practice at Dover Motor Speedway. 

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Tanner Gray makes his way around Dover in the colorful No. 15 Tricon Garage Toyota during practice. 

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Dystany Spurlock looks on during Craftsman Truck Series practice at Dover. She is the first Black woman competing in a NASCAR national series event. 

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Clint Bowyer (left) and Brendan Queen have a chat on pit road during Truck Series practice at Dover.

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Daniel Hemric (left) and Christopher Bell talk on pit road ahead of Truck Series practice at Dover. 

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Clint Bowyer (left) talks with two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch on pit road during Truck practice at Dover. 

Bowyer is making his first NASCAR start since 2024 at Nashville Superspeedway. 

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Dystany Spurlock puts on her helmet and gets ready to hit the track during Truck Series practice at Dover. 

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Kyle Busch looks on during Truck Series practice at Dover. 

He owns a record 68 wins in the Craftsman Truck Series. 

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