Rain clouds gathered over the 1.33‑mile, D‑shaped oval of Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, pushing back the start of the Cracker Barrel 400 just as the NASCAR Cup Series was set to roar to life.
The delay marks the second consecutive week that rain has disrupted the series, following a similar interruption at Charlotte Motor Speedway the previous weekend.
A Weather‑Hit Start to the Season
Qualifying was washed out on Saturday, prompting track officials to ask fans to leave the grandstands for cover as the series looks to reschedule the session.
Denny Hamlin, who sits second in the points standings, captured his second pole of the year and is eyeing his 61st career Cup victory, a milestone that would underscore his longevity at the top level.
Ryan Blaney, currently third in the championship and a winner at Nashville a year ago, is aiming to repeat the triumph and notch his second victory of the season.
Next week the tour moves to Michigan International Speedway, where Hamlin will attempt to win for a second straight year, adding another chapter to a season already marked by weather‑related setbacks.