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.

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.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will drive a specially liveried Chevrolet bearing a design reminiscent of Kyle Busch’s iconic colors during the upcoming Nashville NASCAR race, a moving homage to the driver who died on May 21.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will drive a car liveried in memory of the late Kyle Busch during the Nashville Cup Series race, turning a past clash into a poignant homage.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will honor Kyle Busch by racing in a paint scheme reminiscent of the two‑time champion’s car, a gesture that underscores respect amid recent tributes.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will pay tribute to Kyle Busch with a NOS Energy‑styled paint scheme at Nashville Superspeedway, a race that will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

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.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will drive a car bearing the late Kyle Busch's iconic NOS Energy livery at Nashville, reviving a design that last secured victory in 2017.

After a strong start to the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with sixth‑ and ninth‑place finishes, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will miss the upcoming Nashville event, replaced by part‑time driver Stefan Parsons.

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.
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.

NASCAR’s tripleheader at Nashville Superspeedway features the Cup Series’ Cracker Barrel 400, the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 and the Craftsman Truck Allegiance 200, with odds and broadcast details announced.

Layne Riggs and Front Row Motorsports claimed their second 2026 NASCAR Truck Series win at Charlotte Motor Speedway, overcoming a closing‑lap showdown with Kaden Honeycutt and a race‑ending wreck.

A miscommunication with his spotter cost Shane van Gisbergen positions in the Coca‑Cola 600, yet his steady progress on ovals and strong road‑course pedigree suggest he is poised to become a championship threat.