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The 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 will take place on May 31 at 7 p.m. ET at Nashville Superspeedway, streaming live on Prime Video with Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte on commentary.
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 returns to Nashville’s iconic 1.33‑mile concrete D‑shaped oval for the Cracker Barrel 400, sparking fresh fantasy rankings that highlight Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Tyler Reddick as top contenders.
Rain‑soaked qualifying forced NASCAR to lock in a 1‑2 start for Hamlin and Reddick, while the historic 1.3‑mile oval readies for another chapter of racing lore.
Inclement weather forced NASCAR to postpone the Allegiance 200 and cancel Cup Series qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway, prompting a reshuffled grid and a wave of fan outrage.
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.
Denny Hamlin seeks his maiden win at Nashville Superspeedway while the Cracker Barrel 400 kicks off the latter half of the Cup Series, featuring veterans and newcomers vying for momentum.
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.
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.
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.
Corey Heim, the 23‑year‑old Georgia native and 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion, has signed with 23XI Racing to compete full‑time next season. With a blend of youthful ambition and proven Cup Series experience, Heim is poised to learn and grow under the guidance of veteran team owner Denny Hamlin.
The NASCAR Cup Series is back at Nashville Superspeedway for the Cracker Barrel 400, where Kyle Larson seeks to end his 37‑race winless streak while Tyler Reddick and Joe Gibbs Racing loom as formidable challengers.
Tyler Reddick leads the championship with five victories and ten top‑10 finishes in the first 13 races, driving the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing. He acknowledges the points advantage but stresses the need for continued focus and performance.
A sudden downpour forced NASCAR to use the last practice times to set the starting grid for the Cracker Barrel 400, promoting Denny Hamlin to pole and reshaping the front rows.
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.
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.
A sudden downpour washed out Saturday's qualifying session at Nashville Superspeedway, prompting NASCAR to determine the grid based on points. Denny Hamlin will lead the field, with Tyler Reddick alongside him, while Daniel Suarez starts third after his recent Coca‑Cola 600 victory.
Corey Heim is set to transition from the NASCAR Truck Series to the Cup Series full‑time in 2027, joining 23XI Racing fielded by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, after a championship‑winning 2025 season.
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.
Denny Hamlin will lead the field for the Cracker Barrel 400 after NASCAR used its rule‑book metric to determine the starting order following a rain‑canceled qualifying session. The race will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video with additional streaming on HBO Max and NASCAR.com.
Rain washed out Saturday qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway, forcing the starting lineup to be set by points. Denny Hamlin will lead the field alongside championship leader Tyler Reddick, while Daniel Suarez starts third. Several high‑profile drivers, including Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain, will begin deep in the field.
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.
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.
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.