SouthernWorldwide.com – The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race is set to feature a new venue and an altered format.
This year’s exhibition race will not be held at North Wilkesboro as in previous years. Instead, it will take place at Dover Motor Speedway.
The race’s format has also undergone significant changes.
Although drivers are not accumulating points in this upcoming event, which is scheduled to begin on Sunday, May 17, at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FS1, securing a win at Dover still carries considerable prestige.
Beyond the bragging rights, the victorious driver will also claim a substantial prize of $1 million.
The crucial question remains: which driver will emerge victorious at Dover in the All-Star Race?
Here are the most current odds available from DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 15.
NASCAR All-Star Race 2026 Odds:
Denny Hamlin: +350 (a $10 bet would yield $45 total)
Kyle Larson: +500 (a $10 bet would yield $60 total)
Chase Elliott: +600 (a $10 bet would yield $70 total)
Christopher Bell: +750 (a $10 bet would yield $85 total)
Ryan Blaney: +1000 (a $10 bet would yield $110 total)
Tyler Reddick: +1100 (a $10 bet would yield $120 total)
Chase Briscoe: +1200 (a $10 bet would yield $130 total)
Alex Bowman: +1200 (a $10 bet would yield $130 total)
Ty Gibbs: +1400 (a $10 bet would yield $150 total)
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Carson Hocevar: +1400 (a $10 bet would yield $150 total)
William Byron: +1800 (a $10 bet would yield $190 total)
Joey Logano: +2500 (a $10 bet would yield $260 total)
Chris Buescher: +2800 (a $10 bet would yield $290 total)
Ross Chastain: +3000 (a $10 bet would yield $310 total)
Kyle Busch: +3000 (a $10 bet would yield $310 total)
Bubba Wallace: +3500 (a $10 bet would yield $360 total)
Brad Keselowski: +4000 (a $10 bet would yield $410 total)
Ryan Preece: +6000 (a $10 bet would yield $610 total)
Connor Zilisch: +6500 (a $10 bet would yield $660 total)
Shane van Gisbergen: +7000 (a $10 bet would yield $710 total)
Austin Cindric: +7000 (a $10 bet would yield $710 total)
Josh Berry: +8000 (a $10 bet would yield $810 total)
Austin Dillon: +9000 (a $10 bet would yield $910 total)
Daniel Suarez: +10000 (a $10 bet would yield $1,010 total)
Michael McDowell: +12000 (a $10 bet would yield $1,210 total)
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: +17000 (a $10 bet would yield $1,710 total)
Noah Gragson: +17000 (a $10 bet would yield $1,710 total)
Erik Jones: +17000 (a $10 bet would yield $1,710 total)
Riley Herbst: +20000 (a $10 bet would yield $2,010 total)
John Hunter Nemechek: +20000 (a $10 bet would yield $2,010 total)
AJ Allmendinger: +35000 (a $10 bet would yield $3,510 total)
Zane Smith: +45000 (a $10 bet would yield $4,510 total)
Todd Gilliland: +50000 (a $10 bet would yield $5,010 total)
Cole Custer: +70000 (a $10 bet would yield $7,010 total)
Ty Dillon: +480000 (a $10 bet would yield $8,010 total)
Cody Ware: +80000 (a $10 bet would yield $8,010 total)
Key Insights from the Odds:
The Favorite:
Denny Hamlin, a seasoned driver, is consistently a strong contender and currently holds the top spot on the oddsboard. Last year at North Wilkesboro, Hamlin, driving the No. 11 car, finished in 12th place. His sole All-Star victory was achieved in 2015, a race where he notably held off a formidable Kevin Harvick.
Ones to Watch:
Christopher Bell was the most recent driver to celebrate a win at NASCAR’s All-Star Race. In the 2025 event, he led an impressive 28 laps, starting from the second position and achieving a best lap time of 18.59 seconds.
Joey Logano was the winner of the 2024 All-Star Race, leading for 199 laps. He also secured an All-Star win in 2016.
