The NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover

May 16, 2026, 19:33
USSports

Introduction

NASCAR is preparing for the All-Star Race at Dover. The race has new rules and a new style.

Main Body

Some drivers are not happy. They say the race is too long. They think it feels like a normal race, not a special All-Star event. The cars have more power now. The track has a special coating to help the cars move. The teams wanted a new part for the cars, but the factory did not make it well. Drivers had a long practice session. Some young drivers like computers more than practice. But Brad Keselowski says practice is important for new drivers to learn.

Conclusion

Denny Hamlin will start first. The race has three parts. The last part is 200 laps.

Learning

🏎ī¸ The 'Too' Rule

In the text, drivers say the race is too long.

What does this mean? When we use "too" before a describing word, it means more than we want. It is usually a bad thing.

  • Too long → Not short enough (Bad)
  • Too hot → Not cool enough (Bad)
  • Too fast → Dangerous (Bad)

🛠ī¸ Word Pairs from the Race

Look at how these words work together to describe things:

  • New rules →\rightarrow (Fresh changes)
  • Special coating →\rightarrow (Not a normal layer)
  • Young drivers →\rightarrow (Not old/experienced)

💡 Fast Tip: 'More than'

The text says: "Drivers like computers more than practice."

Use [A] more than [B] to show you prefer one thing over another.

  • I like coffee more than tea.
  • He likes cars more than bikes.

Vocabulary Learning

race (n.)
A competition to see who is fastest
Example:The race started at 8 a.m.
cars (n.)
Vehicles that drive on roads
Example:The cars were shiny and ready.
track (n.)
A long, straight path for racing
Example:The track was smooth and wide.
practice (n.)
An activity done repeatedly to improve
Example:She had a practice session before the race.
drivers (n.)
People who drive cars
Example:The drivers were nervous about the new rules.
power (n.)
The ability to move or push something
Example:The cars have more power now.
coating (n.)
A thin layer applied to a surface
Example:The track has a special coating to help the cars move.
factory (n.)
A building where goods are made
Example:The factory did not make the part well.
session (n.)
A period of time spent on an activity
Example:The drivers had a long practice session.
computer (n.)
An electronic device that can process data
Example:Some young drivers like computers more than practice.
important (adj.)
Something that matters a lot
Example:Practice is important for new drivers.
learn (v.)
To gain knowledge or skill
Example:New drivers need to learn how to race.
start (v.)
To begin something
Example:Denny Hamlin will start first.
parts (n.)
Pieces that make up a whole
Example:The race has three parts.
laps (n.)
One complete circuit around a track
Example:The last part is 200 laps.