NASCAR Might Move The All-Star Race… WHERE?

NASCAR might be preparing one of its most head-scratching schedule moves in years — shifting the All-Star Race to Dover. Reports say the Monster Mile could soon replace North Wilkesboro under the lights with a midday exhibition… but does this make sense, or is it just SMI shuffling pawns on the calendar? Fans in the Northeast might not like this one bit.

• Why would NASCAR pick a track with no lights and a surface that needs long green runs for an event built on short sprints?
• Is this move really about improving the All-Star Race, or just freeing up a points date for North Wilkesboro?
• Could other SMI tracks like Bristol or Atlanta make more sense for the May slot?
• How will Dover fans feel if their lone points race is replaced with an exhibition?

Eric lays out his skepticism in full, questioning whether this is what’s best for Dover or the sport. While he understands NASCAR’s desire to give North Wilkesboro a points date, he argues that the All-Star Race there has been one of the few recent hits for the event — and moving it risks killing that momentum. The idea of a concrete-track daytime All-Star Race leaves him unconvinced, and he wants to hear from fans who actually attend Dover races to see if they feel the same way.

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