NASCAR Cup Series: Cracker Barrel 400 Preview
The NASCAR Cup Series will host the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, June 1 at 7 p.m. ET. With the championship battle heating up, William Byron leads the drivers’ standings with 499 points, closely followed by Kyle Larson with 470 points.
Race Details
- Event: Cracker Barrel 400
- Date/Time: Sunday, June 1, at 7 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: Available on Prime Video, Max, PRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
- Total Purse: $11,055,250, which encompasses payouts across all positions, contingency awards, and contributions to the year-end points fund.
Key Drivers and Standings
Current standings indicate intense competition, with Byron and Larson setting the pace. Noteworthy entries for the race include:
- William Byron (Hendrick Motorsports)
- Kyle Larson (Hendrick Motorsports)
- Denny Hamlin (Joe Gibbs Racing)
- Chase Elliott (Hendrick Motorsports)
Standings (Top 5):
- William Byron – 499
- Kyle Larson – 470
- Christopher Bell – 425
- Chase Elliott – 415
- Tyler Reddick – 392
Recent Concerns
Kaulig Racing was recently reprimanded for making unapproved adjustments, while Kyle Larson continues to lead in merchandise sales following a challenging double-header weekend at Indy and the Coke 600.
Entry List Highlights
The entry list features notable drivers including:
- Denny Hamlin
- Ryan Blaney
- Bubba Wallace
- Kyle Busch
The competitive landscape is poised for an exciting showdown as teams prepare for the 400-lap event at Nashville, setting the stage for a critical juncture in the season.
