Stephen Kurtz of Dover was arrested for home improvement fraud and felony theft after allegedly taking over $38,000 from a Rehoboth Beach man for construction work he did not complete. He was charged with crimes involving false pretense and theft from an elderly victim, and released on a $10,000 bond. Authorities are urging anyone with similar experiences to come forward.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule features notable changes, including the All-Star Race at Dover and a race at Watkins Glen in May, which are unconventional choices that aim to optimize weather and fan engagement. The schedule adjustments reflect strategic decisions to enhance the series' appeal, despite limited options for certain tracks, and highlight NASCAR's focus on timing and location to boost attendance and excitement.
Denny Hamlin won his fourth race of 2025 at Dover, while Ty Gibbs aims for his first Cup win at Indianapolis and to claim the In-Season Challenge crown. The article ranks top contenders for the upcoming Brickyard 400, highlighting drivers' recent performances and prospects based on past results and current form.
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup race at Dover in overtime, his fourth win of the season, overcoming rain delays and older tires. Chase Elliott took the points lead, while Chase Briscoe and Alex Bowman also had strong finishes. William Byron lost the points lead after a crash, and Christopher Bell's chances were hurt by spins. Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon advanced to the In-Season Challenge finals.
The NASCAR Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover faces uncertainties due to rain washouts of practice and qualifying, leading to reliance on pre-race data and comparable tracks for analysis. Noah Gragson, starting from a deep position, is a strong value bet for a top-10 finish at +1200, based on his past performance and model projections, despite the unpredictable conditions and new tire compound.
Rain at Dover Motor Speedway led to the cancellation of practice and qualifying, with the starting grid set by a points-based metric, placing Chase Elliott on pole for the NASCAR Cup race.
Rain at Dover Motor Speedway led to the cancellation of practice and qualifying, resulting in the starting lineup being set by a metric. Chase Elliott will start on pole, with Chase Briscoe alongside him, and the race is scheduled for 2:17 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Chase Elliott was awarded the Dover Busch Light Pole after rain canceled qualifying, using a qualifying metric based on previous race results and owner points, and will start at the front for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race.
NASCAR's Saturday schedule at Dover includes practice, qualifying, and a 200-mile Xfinity race, with events starting early in the morning and running through the evening, amid cloudy weather with a chance of thunderstorms.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Dover Motor Speedway after road courses, with recent winners on ovals being diverse. Teams and drivers face a mix of good and bad news, including strong performances, struggles at Dover, and ongoing challenges in the season's race for playoff spots and sponsorships.
Shane van Gisbergen leads the NASCAR power rankings after winning three consecutive road courses, with Chase Elliott and Chase Briscoe moving up in the standings. The series heads to Dover, Indianapolis, and Iowa for oval races, with drivers like Denny Hamlin and William Byron also notable in the rankings.
In Dover, Massachusetts, a tragic domestic violence incident resulted in the deaths of three family members. Rakesh Kamal fatally shot his wife Teena and daughter Arianna before turning the gun on himself. The firearm used was not registered to him, and he had no license for it. Authorities are investigating the origin of the weapon with the help of federal experts. Resources for domestic violence and mental health crisis support are available for those in need.
In Dover, Massachusetts, an Indian-origin family was found dead in a murder-suicide incident. Rakesh Kamal, his wife Teena, and their daughter Arianna were discovered in their mansion with gunshot wounds. Autopsies confirmed Teena and Arianna were murdered, and Rakesh's wound was self-inflicted. The firearm found was not registered to Rakesh, and the incident is still under investigation. The family had faced financial difficulties, with their mansion foreclosed a year prior and Teena filing for bankruptcy in September 2022. The case remains a rare and shocking instance of violence in the Dover community.
In Dover, Massachusetts, a couple and their teenage daughter were found dead in their $6.8 million mansion in what authorities suspect to be a murder-suicide. The family, identified as Rakesh Kamal, his wife Teena, and their daughter Arianna, a Middlebury College student, were discovered after a family member visited the home due to lack of contact. A firearm was found near the husband, and the incident is being investigated as a domestic violence case that transcends economic status.
A man from Sanford, Maine, who was reported missing, was found trapped inside his truck down an embankment in Dover. The truck had landed on an angle in a muddy area behind a sand pit. First responders received a call from hunters who spotted the vehicle, and they were able to rescue the man, who was still wearing his seatbelt. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators are still trying to determine how he ended up in that location.
