The NASCAR Cup Series is set to return to Nashville Superspeedway this weekend, with the Cracker Barrel 400 scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. ET on May 31. The event will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video, giving fans across the United States a chance to watch the action from the comfort of their homes.
Shrinking Roster of Non‑Chartered Entries
Originally, the entry list for the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway featured three non‑chartered cars, a count that has now been reduced to just two for the Nashville race. The No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota driven by Corey Heim and the No. 66 Garage 66 Ford driven by Chad Finchum are the only non‑chartered entries remaining.
Heim, who is piloting the No. 67 Toyota for a fifth time this season, previously finished 19th at Charlotte and recorded his best result of the year with a 15th‑place finish at Kansas Speedway. Finchum, meanwhile, is stepping into the No. 66 Ford for the fifth consecutive weekend after Timmy Hill’s fiery exit at Charlotte, and he brings a career‑high 28th‑place finish at Talladega to the track.
Teams, Partnerships and Upcoming Debuts
The appearances of these cars are tied to a roster of organizations that include Richard Childress Racing, 23XI Racing, MBM Motorsports and Live Fast Motorsports. Richard Childress Racing opted not to field an extra car for Jesse Love, while Live Fast Motorsports will not field its No. 78 Chevrolet until the mid‑June event at Pocono Raceway, where Daniel Dye will make his Cup debut after a strong debut at Talladega.
The historical context adds intrigue: the Coca‑Cola 600 marked only the third time in its history that fewer than 40 cars took the green flag, underscoring the tightening competition for limited spots. As the series moves to Nashville, the remaining non‑chartered entries will look to prove their competitiveness on a new venue.
Fans can expect a high‑octane showdown, with the broadcast promise of live coverage on Amazon Prime Video. The race will serve as a pivotal moment for the drivers and teams seeking momentum as the season progresses.