Start of NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville delayed by rain
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway was delayed on Sunday night due to rain. Originally scheduled to begin at 7:20 PM EST, the race could not start on time as storms moved into the area. Last week, rain had already shortened the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Denny Hamlin, second in the points standings, secured the pole position after qualifying was washed out on Saturday. Ryan Blaney, the previous year's winner at this venue, hopes to earn his second victory of the season tonight. The race is still pending a clear from weather.
- •Race was delayed by rain at Nashville Superspeedway.
- •Denny Hamlin secured pole position due to a washed-out qualifying.
- •Ryan Blaney is aiming for his second victory of the season.
- •Rain has disrupted NASCAR for the second consecutive week.
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR at Nashville weather updates: Rain delays start of Cracker Barrel 400
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Rain delays the start of NASCAR's Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway
- 11:20 PMMotorsport.com — Start of NASCAR Cup race in Nashville delayed by passing rain showers
"Sunday night's NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville was supposed to get underway at 7:20pm EST, but Mother Nature had other plans. Storms moved into the area, and the race could not get started on time. Thankfully, barring any additional storms forming, there appears to be a clearing behind this system that will allow for all 400 miles and 300 laps to be completed tonight. Last weekend's ...Keep reading
"Rain disrupted the NASCAR's Cup Series for a second straight week, this time at the Nashville Superspeedway. The start of the Cracker Barrel 400 on Sunday night was delayed by a weather hold for rain over the 1.33-mile, D-shaped oval that is NASCAR's largest concrete track. Rain shortened the Coca-Cola 600 won by Daniel Suarez last week at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
"NASCAR fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the Cup Series rolling into Music City were forced to wait as wetness descended onto the track.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:09 AMNASCAR at Nashville weather updates: Rain delays start of Cracker Barrel 400
NASCAR fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the Cup Series rolling into Music City were forced to wait as wetness descended onto the track.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 11:20 PMRain delays the start of NASCAR's Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway
Rain disrupted the NASCAR's Cup Series for a second straight week, this time at the Nashville Superspeedway. The start of the Cracker Barrel 400 on Sunday night was delayed by a weather hold for rain over the 1.33-mile, D-shaped oval that is NASCAR's largest concrete track. Rain shortened the Coca-Cola 600 won by Daniel Suarez last week at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- Motorsport.comMay 31, 2026, 11:20 PMStart of NASCAR Cup race in Nashville delayed by passing rain showers
Sunday night's NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville was supposed to get underway at 7:20pm EST, but Mother Nature had other plans. Storms moved into the area, and the race could not get started on time. Thankfully, barring any additional storms forming, there appears to be a clearing behind this system that will allow for all 400 miles and 300 laps to be completed tonight. Last weekend's ...Keep reading
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