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The NASCAR community grapples with the sudden loss of two‑time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, a 41‑year‑old driver whose death from pneumonia‑related sepsis has sparked comparisons to Dale Earnhardt’s 2001 passing. Austin Hill now drives the renumbered No. 33 car, while teammate Austin Dillon expresses confidence in his abilities and the team considers youngster Jesse Love for the future.
Ty Gibbs, Ross Chastain, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott each topped the respective lap‑segment averages, setting the pace ahead of the upcoming race.
Denny Hamlin captured pole position for the May 31 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, while rain forced a rule‑book start and a 300‑lap event will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and NASCAR.com.
Rain washed out traditional qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway, prompting NASCAR to use its 2025 metric that placed Denny Hamlin on pole alongside Tyler Reddick, with live coverage slated for Amazon Prime Video.
Austin Dillon revealed that Richard Childress and Mike Dillon spent time at the hospital with Kyle Busch, keeping the Richard Childress Racing team informed while the organization grapples with the loss and ponders who will drive the iconic No. 33 Chevrolet.
The 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 will light up the 1.33‑mile oval on May 31, featuring a rain‑affected qualifying session, a full slate of drivers and a multi‑platform broadcast.
Saturday's single‑lap qualifying was washed out, leaving the starting lineup for Sunday's race set by the series' two‑variable metric, with Hamlin taking the pole.
NASCAR called off the qualifying round at Nashville Superspeedway due to inclement weather, meaning the starting order for the Cup Series event will be determined by performance metrics. Denny Hamlin will lead the field to green, while several drivers who were hoping for a chance to improve their positions now face a tougher climb.
Rain and thunderstorms halted Saturday’s qualifying session, prompting NASCAR to rely on its metric system to set the lineup for the upcoming Cup Series race.
The 2026 Cup Series event at Nashville will feature a weather‑impacted qualifying session, a stacked front row, and a $11.2 million prize pool, with the green flag scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series returns to Nashville Superspeedway with a revamped qualifying format, 38 drivers set to compete, and a new broadcast partnership that marks the start of the season’s second half.
A 55% chance of precipitation on Saturday threatens to postpone qualifying, prompting NASCAR to rely on a simplified metric to determine the starting lineup for the upcoming night race.
The 2025 Cracker Barrel 400 weekend at Nashville Superspeedway will feature qualifying on May 30, a somber reminder of Kyle Busch’s recent death, and the debut of Austin Hill in the iconic No. 33.
Garrett Mitchell, better known as Cleetus McFarland, is slated to make his second career start in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series this weekend, marking a notable return for the viral racer.
In the wake of Kyle Busch’s passing, Richard Childress Racing has announced that the No. 8 will remain unused for at least seven years, a symbolic gesture that reflects both mourning and anticipation of Brexton Busch’s eventual Cup Series debut.
NASCAR has confirmed a May 2026 race weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, featuring practice, qualifying and races across three days, with coverage on FS1, Prime Video, HBO Max and PRN, and point standings already shaping the playoff picture.
NASCAR has confirmed a May 2026 event at Nashville Superspeedway, the 14th race of the season, with a new one‑lap qualifying system set to shape the grid.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule includes a May date at Nashville Superspeedway, where a streamlined qualifying process will set the lineup for the Cracker Barrel 400, featuring a who‑by‑who field of drivers.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series will feature the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, where Chevrolet's recent winning streak and a competitive odds board set the stage for a pivotal race weekend.
A three‑division weekend at the 1.33‑mile Nashville Superspeedway will see the Cup, O’Reilly and Truck Series battle for pole position, with top drivers posting their metrics ahead of the races.
A sudden shower halted Saturday’s qualifying for the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, prompting a metric‑based lineup that sees Tyler Reddick and Ty Gibbs on pole and Alex Bowman starting at the tail end.
AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon prepare for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville, each backed by distinct sponsors and personal milestones.
NASCAR’s next points‑race will be held at the historic Nashville Superspeedway, featuring a full slate of Cup Series competitors and a limited number of open entries. The event will showcase a diverse lineup of drivers from teams such as Trackhouse Racing and Team Penske.
Austin Hill steps into Kyle Busch’s Cup car at Nashville, honoring the fallen driver with a tribute and a debut performance.