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Mike Joy

Lead CommentatorNASCAR on FOX

Lead play-by-play commentator for NASCAR on FOX. Recently recognized among the most impactful sports television play-by-play voices of the 21st century. Honorary starter for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway (May 17, 2026).

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What to Watch and Who's Hot at Dover's First All-Star Race

John Speedway·

The NASCAR All-Star Race goes to Dover Motor Speedway Sunday for the first time in the event's 41-year history — the 42nd running of the showcase, three segments, 26 cars, the trophy on the line. A preview of what to watch and who's hot heading in.

Hamlin Wins the Million From the Pole at Dover. The Million Goes to Mama.

John Speedway·

Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR All-Star Race from the pole at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, beat his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe in a side-by-side fight to the line, and became the third driver in the sport's history to win the All-Star at multiple tracks. Asked what he'd do with the $1 million check, he said he'd give it to his mother — a line that landed harder given his father's death in a December fire. The Cup field heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway next for the Coca-Cola 600.

Charlotte's Team Is Running Away With It

John Speedway·

23XI Racing — built in Huntersville by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin — has four wins in seven races to start the 2026 Cup Series season. Tyler Reddick leads the standings by 82 points. Charlotte's newest racing team is beating the corridor's decades-old dynasties.

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