Denny Hamlin will lead the field for the Cracker Barrel 400 after a sudden downpour washed out the traditional qualifying session at Nashville Superspeedway, forcing NASCAR to fall back on its revised metric that was introduced in 2025.
Rain rewrites the starting order
The metric, which blends practice speeds with race performance data, placed Tyler Reddick second on the grid, while the rest of the lineup was shuffled according to a formula that prioritizes recent track activity.
Reddick, who tops the season points standings, will share the front row with Hamlin, setting up a potential battle between the two playoff contenders early in the race.
Live broadcast details
Fans can watch the action live on Amazon Prime Video, with coverage kicking off at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, May 31, offering a stream that includes pre‑race analysis and real‑time updates.
The full starting lineup, featuring names such as Daniel Suarez, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson and a host of other drivers, is published alongside the broadcast schedule, giving viewers a clear picture of who will be battling for stage points and stage wins.