The quality of racing at Dover during the All-Star Race was elite. It may not have felt particularly “All-Star-esque,” but the racing itself was top-class.

First victories always hold a special meaning. For Richard Petty, his victory at the inaugural Dover race was the beginning of something unforgettable. NASCAR hosted its first race, the Mason-Dixon 300,

Denny Hamlin avoided trouble by starting from the pole for what turned out to be a caution-plagued event and outdueled Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe for his second victory in the NASCAR All-Star Race.