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.
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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.

A recent fire forced Timmy Hill out of competition, prompting the team known as Garage 66 to enlist Chad Finchum for the upcoming Nashville event. The team aims to run at least six more races but has yet to confirm drivers for most of them.

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 upcoming Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway will feature only two of the three non‑chartered cars that originally entered the Coca‑Cola 600, with Corey Heim and Chad Finchum taking the wheel, and the race will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video.

Katherine Legge became the first female and British driver to attempt the Memorial Day Double, finishing the Coca‑Cola 600 after a last‑minute entry by Live Fast Motorsports, while the team eyes future races at Pocono and possible 2025 starts.

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.

The 2026 Cup season makes its 14th stop in Nashville, where a mix of weather uncertainty, historic wins and new driver line‑ups promise a dramatic weekend.

NASCAR has revealed the full field for the 2026 Cracker Barrel 400, confirming 38 entries, charter details, and the debut of Austin Hill in the No. 33 car.

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.

NASCAR reveals the driver roster for the upcoming 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, highlighting new line‑ups and schedule details.

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.
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.

Chad Finchum will drive the No. 66 Garrison Homes / Armbridge Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Garage 66 in the May 31 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, backed by new sponsors and a tribute to the late Kyle Busch.

The team’s driver roster for the 2026 season features a mix of experience and fresh talent, highlighted by Timmy Hill’s upcoming comeback for the Coca‑Cola 600 on Amazon Prime Video.

Despite a disappointing result at Watkins Glen, Garage 66 remains committed to the schedule, with plans to run the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte and other upcoming events.