A Star‑Studded Lineup
The NASCAR Cup Series will stage its annual Cracker Barrel 400 at the Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, May 31, bringing the series back to the 1.33‑mile oval in Lebanon, Tennessee. The track, a familiar battleground for drivers and fans alike, measures 1.33 miles and will test both speed and strategy over 300 laps.
Qualifying was halted by rain on May 30, pushing Denny Hamlin to the pole position for the event. Ryan Blaney, the defending race winner, will line up seventh, while a host of championship contenders — including Kyle Larson, William Byron and Joey Logano — will jostle for front‑row advantage.
Fans can watch the action live on Amazon Prime Video, which holds the national broadcast rights, while HBO Max will offer an in‑car camera feed and NASCAR.com will provide an audio stream, ensuring multiple ways to follow the race.
The race is divided into three stages — 90, 95 and 115 laps — covering a total of 399 miles. The green flag is scheduled for approximately 6:20 p.m. Central Time, promising a late‑afternoon showdown under the Tennessee sky.
The full field features teams such as Joe Gibbs Racing, 23XI Racing and Spire Motorsports, and includes drivers from Legacy Motor Club, Kaulig Racing and other powerhouses. With a deep roster of talent, the Cracker Barrel 400 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the season.