The NASCAR Cup Series was set to kick off its weekend at Nashville Superspeedway on the evening of May 31, with the Cracker Barrel 400 scheduled to start at 6:20 p.m. Central Time.
However, a sudden shower rolled in around 5:45 p.m., prompting officials to hold the green flag as teams warmed up their engines, ready to fire at 6:25 p.m.
Rain stalls the start
While the precipitation was enough to halt proceedings, it was not severe enough to require an extended drying period, leaving the track in a precarious state for a quick restart.
The delay added to a series of weather‑related setbacks that had already marked the weekend. Two days earlier, the Craftsman Truck Series race had been pushed back by more than two hours, and qualifying for the Cup event was called off on May 30.
Despite the interruptions, the 300‑lap feature remains a marquee event, and Denny Hamlin secured the pole position, positioning himself as a favorite for the rescheduled race.
Fans and competitors alike now wait for the green flag to finally drop, hoping the remainder of the weekend proceeds without further interruptions.