
Wales aim to avoid unwanted history against Italy
Wales aims to avoid history in their final Six Nations clash with Italy on May 17.
The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race will be held in Dover for the first time on May 17, featuring a 350-lap race with 36 entries. This edition eliminates the All-Star Open and will take place on a Sunday afternoon.
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NASCAR Dover All-Star Race predictions 2026, expert picks for Cup Series race
The NASCAR All-Star Race is in Dover for the first time in the event's history on May 17.
The 2026 edition of the All-Star Race is more like a normal race weekend than ever. A 350-lap race will begin with all 36 entries in a field that will be narrowed over three stages. There is no All-Star Open, and the race takes place on a Sunday afternoon.
Dover is without a points race, but the 1-mile concrete oval is unique enough to create intrigue in a winner-take-all setting.
Here are The Tennessean's expert picks for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Dover:
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, celebrates with the trophy in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race in Dover is scheduled for May 17.
The 2026 All-Star Race will consist of 350 laps.
No, the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race will not include an All-Star Open.
The Dover All-Star Race is unique because it is the first time the event is being held at this location and features a traditional race format.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, poses for a photo with Speedway Motorsports Director Marcus Smith and General Manager Mark Faber after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Mar 29, 2026; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates the win with his crew at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2026; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates the win with his crew and the trophy grandfather clock at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 UniFirst Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, and Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren eat ribs in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, celebrates with Jeff Gordon, Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott speaks with members of the media at the K1 Speed indoor kart racing facility Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images)
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates with fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet celebrates after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and his guest Ashley Anderson during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
NASCAR’s Chase Elliott at a press conference announcing a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds in Bristol Motor Speedway, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott is introduced before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) runs off the track during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Apr 14, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and Texas Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark Faber in Victory Lane after the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 14, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) answers questions from the media after winning the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Chase Elliott signs autographs as he walks through the garage for the final practice before the Daytona 500, Friday, February 16, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway.
Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Chase Elliott talks to Marty Snider after winning the Most Popular at the 2023 NASCAR Award banquet at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Oct 14, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during practice for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) battles for position with driver Kyle Busch (18) during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
Chase Elliott and Kaylie Green walk the red carpet before the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
May 17, 2020, Darlington, SC, USA; Driver Chase Elliott walks to his car for the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race.
Chase Elliott does a burnout during the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway event in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
Chase Elliott accepts the Most Popular Driver Award during the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
May 23: Chase Elliott celebrates after winning the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
NASCAR Champion Chase Elliott practices driver changes along with his teammates during Roar Before the 24 practice at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.
Chase Elliott celebrates with champagne next to the championship trophy after winning the 2020 NASCAR season finale at Phoenix Raceway.
Chase Elliott does a burnout after winning the Season Finale 500 and capturing the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Phoenix, Ariz. on Nov. 8, 2020.
Chase Elliott, second from left, raises the Miles the Monster trophy in victory lane with crew chief Alan Gustafson after winning the 2018 playoff race at Dover International Speedway.
Oct 7, 2018: NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (right) talks with former driver Jeff Gordon (left) prior to the Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway.
Chase Elliott celebrates winning the pole for the 2016 Daytona 500.
Chase Elliott celebrates by kissing the snowball on his trophy after winning the 2013 Snowball Derby Sunday at Five Flags Speedway.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, celebrates with the trophy in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, celebrates with the trophy in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, poses for a photo with Speedway Motorsports Director Marcus Smith and General Manager Mark Faber after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Mar 29, 2026; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates the win with his crew at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Mar 29, 2026; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates the win with his crew and the trophy grandfather clock at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 UniFirst Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, and Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren eat ribs in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, celebrates with Jeff Gordon, Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott speaks with members of the media at the K1 Speed indoor kart racing facility Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates with fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet celebrates after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and his guest Ashley Anderson during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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NASCAR’s Chase Elliott at a press conference announcing a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds in Bristol Motor Speedway, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott is introduced before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) runs off the track during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
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Apr 14, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and Texas Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark Faber in Victory Lane after the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 14, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) answers questions from the media after winning the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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Chase Elliott signs autographs as he walks through the garage for the final practice before the Daytona 500, Friday, February 16, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway.
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Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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Chase Elliott talks to Marty Snider after winning the Most Popular at the 2023 NASCAR Award banquet at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
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Oct 14, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during practice for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) battles for position with driver Kyle Busch (18) during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
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Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
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Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air National Guard at Berry Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
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Chase Elliott and Kaylie Green walk the red carpet before the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
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May 17, 2020, Darlington, SC, USA; Driver Chase Elliott walks to his car for the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race.
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Chase Elliott does a burnout during the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway event in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
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Chase Elliott accepts the Most Popular Driver Award during the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
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May 23: Chase Elliott celebrates after winning the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
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NASCAR Champion Chase Elliott practices driver changes along with his teammates during Roar Before the 24 practice at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.
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Chase Elliott celebrates with champagne next to the championship trophy after winning the 2020 NASCAR season finale at Phoenix Raceway.
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Chase Elliott does a burnout after winning the Season Finale 500 and capturing the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Phoenix, Ariz. on Nov. 8, 2020.
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Chase Elliott, second from left, raises the Miles the Monster trophy in victory lane with crew chief Alan Gustafson after winning the 2018 playoff race at Dover International Speedway.
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Oct 7, 2018: NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (right) talks with former driver Jeff Gordon (left) prior to the Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway.
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Chase Elliott celebrates winning the pole for the 2016 Daytona 500.
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Chase Elliott celebrates by kissing the snowball on his trophy after winning the 2013 Snowball Derby Sunday at Five Flags Speedway.
Three weeks is the longest Reddick has gone without a win this season. So he is due after winning at Kansas on April 19. He has eight top-5 finishes in 12 Cup races this season. I look forward to seeing his Academy of Country Music Awards design on his No. 45 Toyota for the race.
The star of 2026 so far wins the All-Star Race.
It's that time of year where Ryan Blaney seems to heat up. He's had his share of tough luck. He won at Nashville a year ago and like Nashville Superspeedway, Dover has a concrete track.
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