As the NASCAR All-Star Race revs up this weekend at Dover Motor Speedway, the "Monster Mile" finds itself in unfamiliar territory—hosting a non-points event for the very first time. But while the race promises high-octane action, there's a growing unease among insiders that this could be one of the last chances for fans to see the Cup Series roar around this iconic Delaware track.

During Sunday's episode of The Teardown, motorsports insider Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic dropped a bombshell: there's "genuine concern" that Dover may soon lose its place on the NASCAR calendar. "They've lost one race, and now they're stuck with an All-Star Race that nobody's really excited about," Bianchi explained. "It's been jerked around, moved here and there, and it just doesn't have a solid spot in the schedule anymore."

The writing has been on the wall for months. Back in August, reports surfaced that Dover was being considered for the All-Star Race—a move that marked the first time since 1968 the track wouldn't host a points-paying event. Now, under the ownership of Speedway Motorsports, the Monster Mile is left with a race that drivers and fans alike have shown lukewarm interest in. To make matters worse, the All-Star Race is scheduled for an early afternoon start (1:00 PM ET) due to restrictions from nearby Dover Air Force Base, which prohibits the use of lights for a nighttime spectacle.

But the challenges don't stop there. Dover's layout—built for long, grueling green-flag runs—isn't exactly a natural fit for the All-Star Race's shorter, more chaotic format. That's left many wondering if the action will even be worth the trip. "Most people don't think it's going to be very exciting," Bianchi added. "Dover's a great track, but it shines when there's time to build those long runs. The All-Star format just doesn't play to its strengths."

Ticket sales are reportedly "iffy," and the mood around the track is more worrisome than celebratory. For racing fans who've cheered on countless battles at the Monster Mile, this weekend might feel less like a party and more like a farewell. Whether Dover can reclaim its spot on the Cup Series map remains to be seen—but for now, every lap counts.