NASCAR scraps "Promoter's Caution" for Dover All-Star race

"The May 17 event marks the first time in the 42-year history of the All-Star race that it will be held in the Northeast. NASCAR moved the All-Star race from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to Dover so that North Wilkesboro will be a points-paying Cup race. Dover lost its traditional Cup race for at least one season."

"The lowest combined finishing positions from both segments set the starting lineup for the 200-lap final race. The All-Star race final will feature 26 cars, with race winners and previous champions automatically locked in. The remaining spots will be filled by results from the first two segments until the field reaches 25 drivers. The final position will be awarded through the fan vote."

"Last season's race featured the "Promoter's Caution" that allowed the track president to decide when to throw the yellow flag at a random point in the race to bunch the field. The late flag helped cost Logano the victory and the $1 million prize."

NASCAR moved its All-Star race from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to Dover Motor Speedway for the first time in 42 years, allowing North Wilkesboro to host a points-paying Cup race. The new format features three segments: drivers compete in two qualifying segments with the top 26 finishers from segment one having their starting order inverted for segment two. The final 200-lap segment includes 26 cars, with race winners and previous champions automatically locked in, remaining spots filled by segment results, and the final position awarded through fan vote. NASCAR eliminated the controversial Promoter's Caution that affected last season's outcome. The $1 million prize remains for the winner. Dover will host all three NASCAR national series during All-Star Weekend for the first time in history.

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