
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.
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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.
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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series is poised for a seismic shift, not only because of the unprecedented loss of Kyle Busch but also because several of the sport’s flagship teams are confronting uncertain driver line‑ups and charter realities as they plan for the next chapter.

The incident, which occurred at Charlotte Motor Speedway, led to an indefinite suspension of the employee and raised questions about conduct within the organization.

A 23XI Racing senior account manager was indefinitely suspended after an alleged assault at Charlotte Motor Speedway, while Tyler Reddick’s near‑victory at the Coca‑Cola 600 reshaped the points battle.

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.
NASCAR acted swiftly after Evanna Howell was arrested for felony assault, posting bond and facing a court date while the series grapples with the fallout.

Outlaw Light Beer, the fastest‑growing domestic light lager in the United States, announced a multi‑year partnership with 23XI Racing that will anchor the brand at the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race in Nashville. The collaboration is designed to fuse the brand’s rapid expansion with the high‑octane energy of America’s most popular stock car series.