NASCAR Cup Series Returns to Dover for AutoTrader EchoPark 400

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the oval at Dover Motor Speedway for the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 on July 20, 2025, marking the 21st race of the season and the fourth race of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge. Dover is a unique one-mile concrete oval with 24-degree banking in the turns and 9 degrees on the straightaways, featuring a 400-lap, 400-mile race divided into three stages. Defending champion Denny Hamlin, who won the race in 2024 and 2020, will seek to defend his title in his 35th Cup Series start at Dover, while Kyle Larson, the 2019 winner and last year's runner-up, aims to rebound after recent struggles. The race weekend includes practice and qualifying sessions on July 19, with the event broadcast on TNT Sports and PRN. Notably, Goodyear is introducing a new tire compound for the race, which teams have not previously tested, adding an element of unpredictability to the competition. Past performance at Dover remains a critical factor for predicting success, with drivers like Tyler Reddick showing improvement at the track despite average historical results.