Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls for elimination of NASCAR's All-Star race
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Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed his opinion that NASCAR should abolish the All-Star race during an episode of Dale Jr. Download. He criticized the event for making tracks feel like an afterthought, emphasizing his desire for more meaningful races. The All-Star race has been a tradition since its inception in 1985, with varying formats and locations over the years. The 2026 edition featured a new racing format with two segments before the final stretch. Currently, NASCAR awards a $1 million prize to the All-Star race winner.
- •Earnhardt believes the All-Star race is unnecessary.
- •The event began in 1985 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- •The 2026 All-Star race introduced a new format.
- •Denny Hamlin won the All-Star race this year.
- •NASCAR has awarded $1 million to the race winner.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Doesn’t Think NASCAR Needs an All-Star Race Anymore
"Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes NASCAR has to do away with the All-Star race completely.
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