Rain Delays Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville as NASCAR Playoff Push Intensifies
Inclement weather pushed back the Cracker Barrel 400 start to 8:25 p.m. ET, reshaping the playoff picture with Tyler Reddick atop the points standings.
Jun 1, 2026
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Corey Heim to Drive Full‑Time in NASCAR Cup Series for 2027
23XI Racing announced that Corey Heim will take over the No. 35 Toyota Camry XSE in 2027, joining a lineup that also features Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick.
May 31, 2026
NASCAR Practice Speed Rankings Unveil Lap‑by‑Lap Leaders at Nashville
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.
May 31, 2026
Denny Hamlin Secures Pole as Rain Throws Curveball at Nashville Superspeedway
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.
May 31, 2026
Denny Hamlin claims pole as rain reshapes Nashville Superspeedway grid
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.
May 31, 2026
Kyle Busch, Two‑Time NASCAR Champion, Dies at 41 Amid Family Insurance Settlement
NASCAR mourns the loss of champion Kyle Busch, who died of pneumonia complications. His family’s recent settlement with Pacific Life Insurance Company sheds light on false claims about their coverage, while attorney Robert Rikard praises his devotion.
May 31, 2026
NASCAR’s Cracker Barrel 400 Returns to Nashville Superspeedway
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.
May 31, 2026
Rain Cancels NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway
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.
May 31, 2026
NASCAR Cancels Nashville Qualifying Amid Weather, Sets Lineup by Metrics
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.
May 31, 2026
Corey Heim Joins 23XI Racing for 2027 NASCAR Cup Season
Corey Heim signs a full‑time deal with 23XI Racing, bringing his Truck Series championship pedigree to the Cup Series alongside NBA legend Michael Jordan and driver Denny Hamlin.
May 30, 2026
Hamlin Takes Pole as NASCAR Skips Qualifying
Denny Hamlin will start from the pole position for Sunday's Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway after NASCAR canceled qualifying due to inclement weather. The starting grid will be determined by a performance‑metric formula, placing several championship contenders near the front.
May 30, 2026
Corey Heim Secures Full‑Time NASCAR Cup Seat with 23XI Racing for 2027
23XI Racing announced that Corey Heim will become a full‑time Cup Series driver in 2027, citing mentorship, Toyota support and a structured pathway to competition.
May 30, 2026
Ryan Blaney Eyes Cracker Barrel 400 as He Balances Podcast, Promotions, and Playoff Hopes
Ryan Blaney, the 2023 Nashville Superspeedway champion and current third‑place driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, joins the media ahead of the Cracker Barrel 400 to talk about his podcast, a new Amazon teaser for the San Diego race, and his team’s performance heading into the playoffs.
May 30, 2026
Rain Cancels NASCAR Qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway, Lineup Set by Performance Metric
Rain washed out Saturday's qualifying session at Nashville Superspeedway, prompting NASCAR to set the grid via its performance‑metric formula and creating a dramatically altered starting lineup.
May 30, 2026
NASCAR Qualifying Cancelled Again at Nashville Superspeedway
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.
May 30, 2026
NASCAR’s Nashville Superspeedway Showdown Set for May 31, 2026
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.
May 30, 2026
Corey Heim Secures 2027 Full-Time Cup Seat with 23XI Racing
Corey Heim, the 2025 Truck Series champion, is set to join 23XI Racing alongside Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace, bringing a championship pedigree to the Cup Series.
May 30, 2026
NASCAR’s Nashville Superspeedway Qualifies 38 Drivers for Sunday’s 300‑Lap Showdown
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.
May 30, 2026
Corey Heim Commits to 23XI Racing Through 2027
After a season of impressive performances in the Truck and Xfinity Series, Corey Heim will drive the No. 35 for 23XI Racing in 2027, a move championed by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan.
May 30, 2026
Rain Could Wash Out NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway
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.
May 30, 2026
NASCAR’s Nashville Weekend: Qualifying, Tribute, and a New Driver
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.
May 30, 2026
Corey Heim Secures Full‑Time Cup Seat with 23XI Racing
Corey Heim will contest the NASCAR Cup Series full‑time in 2027, piloting the No. 35 Toyota for 23XI Racing after winning the 2025 Truck championship.
May 30, 2026
Corey Heim Secures Full‑Time Cup Seat with 23XI Racing
Corey Heim's steady progression culminates in a full‑time NASCAR Cup Series seat, as the team outlines a measured development plan.
May 30, 2026
NASCAR Mourns Kyle Busch as Wallace and Hocevar Feud Intensifies
Kyle Busch's death from pneumonia and sepsis has prompted NASCAR to remove his name from the points standings, while Bubba Wallace's recent insult toward Carson Hocevar has heightened tensions among drivers.
May 29, 2026