NASCAR Cup opener in Nashville postponed as brief rain showers stall the green flag
Severe thunderstorms postponed the kickoff of the 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville, preventing the race from beginning at its 7:20 p.m. ET slot. Metric‑based lineup determines front row With Saturday’s qualifying cancelled by rain, NASCAR resorted to its performance‑based formula to set the grid. Denny Hamlin secures the pole, while championship leader Tyler Reddick joins him […]

