Hamlin outduels Briscoe for 2nd All-Star Race win
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- Hamlin won the NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover, leading the final 30 laps and a race‑high 103 of 200 laps in the last segment.
- Briscoe finished second, 0.887 seconds behind Hamlin, despite driving a heavily damaged car rebuilt after a practice crash.
- The race featured eight caution flags and an inverted field after the first 75‑lap segment, involving 23 of the 36 drivers.
- The field was trimmed to 26 cars for the final segment, with several top drivers such as Larson and Blaney retiring or struggling due to damage or mechanical failures.
- Hamlin, at 45, became the second‑oldest All‑Star Race winner after Mark Martin and secured his third consecutive win on Dover’s 1‑mile oval.
Why it matters: Hamlin’s win secures a $1 million prize and reinforces his dominance at Dover, while the eight cautions and field inversion cost rivals like Elliott and Chastain a chance at the payout, highlighting the high stakes of the All‑Star format.
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