Denny Hamlin overcomes start-line penalty to win at Nashville Superspeedway
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:57 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Denny Hamlin won the Cracker Barrel 400 on June 1 at Nashville Superspeedway after recovering from a penalty for jumping the start. Following the penalty, he began the race at the back of the field but surged ahead of Christopher Bell over the final four laps after a late restart. This victory marks Hamlin's second win of the year and the 62nd of his career.
- •Hamlin faced a penalty for jumping the start off the pole.
- •He moved from the back of the field to claim victory.
- •The race took place at Nashville Superspeedway.
- •This is Hamlin's second win of the year and his 62nd career win.
- •Christopher Bell was the runner-up in the race.
- 4:57 AMNBCSports.com — Denny Hamlin storms back from a pole-start penalty to win at Nashville Superspeedway - NBC Sports
"Hamlin won for the second time this year and 62nd of his career on a night where he jumped the start off the pole. That penalty put him at the back of the field.
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