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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.
NASCAR’s 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 will stream live on Amazon Prime Video, offering free access to members and a trial for new users, while honoring the memory of Kyle Busch.
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.
After a breakthrough season that saw him capture the 2025 Truck Series title, Corey Heim has been tapped by 23XI Racing for a full‑time Cup ride beginning next year.
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.
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.
Corey Heim's steady progression culminates in a full‑time NASCAR Cup Series seat, as the team outlines a measured development plan.
NASCAR’s 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway was cut short by rain, but not before delivering a historic audience and Daniel Suarez’s maiden Cup‑Series triumph.
Denny Hamlin’s contract ends after the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season, and Joe Gibbs Racing is considering 18‑year‑old Brent Crews as his successor. Crews’ strong performance in the O'Reilly Series and upcoming birthday align with the team’s timeline for a seamless transition.
Tyler Reddick leads the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series with 620 points after five victories, while rivals Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney loom as the closest challengers ahead of the Daytona finale.
The 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 is set for May 30 at Nashville Superspeedway, with Hamlin as the favorite and McClure’s model highlighting three high‑odds sleepers.
The Cup Series heads to Nashville for the Cracker Barrel 400, where 12 races remain in the regular season and playoff positioning hangs in the balance.