During the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, AJ Allmendinger voiced his frustration over a pit strategy decision made by his team, Kaulig Racing. After a caution on Lap 126 caused by Ty Gibbs' spin, nearly all lead-lap cars chose to pit for fresh tires, while Allmendinger and Erik Jones opted to stay out. This decision cost Allmendinger valuable track position, as he had been a strong contender, running second with an impressive average position of 1.37 and having led 21 laps. Following the pit stop cycle, he found himself surrounded by competitors on new tires, leading to his exclamation on team radio: "Now we're f**ked." Ultimately, Tyler Reddick won Segment 2, leaving Allmendinger unable to keep pace with the fresher cars. The race also featured a fan vote that allowed Daniel Suárez to secure the 26th spot in the main event, raising questions about the voting process as he was not among the top five drivers initially tracked.