Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway
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Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Denny Hamlin secured victory in the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2026. In a dramatic finish, Hamlin battled alongside Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe, coming out on top after a four-lap dash. Hamlin initially faced a setback with a Lap 1 penalty for jumping the start but recovered to clinch the win. The race showcased the competitive nature of Joe Gibbs Racing, with Hamlin, Bell, and Briscoe all contending for the lead at the end. Results from the race include notable drivers finishing in subsequent positions, with a full list available.
- •Denny Hamlin won the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville on May 31, 2026.
- •Hamlin overcame a Lap 1 penalty to secure the win.
- •Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe finished closely behind in third and second, respectively.
- •The race featured a final four-lap sprint among three Joe Gibbs Racing drivers.
- •Full unofficial results include top competitors like Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Chase Elliott.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville in May 2026
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Who won NASCAR Nashville race? Winner is Denny Hamlin, plus full results
"Denny Hamlin wins Sunday night's NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. Check out the full NASCAR results from Nashville!
"Who won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville? Denny Hamlin is the winner, plus full NASCAR Cup Series results at Nashville.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 5:15 PMDenny Hamlin wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville in May 2026
Denny Hamlin wins Sunday night's NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. Check out the full NASCAR results from Nashville!
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:31 AMWho won NASCAR Nashville race? Winner is Denny Hamlin, plus full results
Who won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville? Denny Hamlin is the winner, plus full NASCAR Cup Series results at Nashville.
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