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sports1 month ago

Hamlin Edges Bell and Briscoe in Nashville Thriller for Cracker Barrel 400

Denny Hamlin, after an early jump penalty, charged from last to win the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, holding off teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe by 0.115 seconds on a dramatic late restart. The race featured a weather delay, 31 lead changes among 15 drivers, and a Kyle Busch tribute, marking Toyota’s first Nashville Cup win as Hamlin tightens the standings heading to Michigan.

Hamlin Rallies From Penalty to Triumph at Nashville
sports1 month ago

Hamlin Rallies From Penalty to Triumph at Nashville

Denny Hamlin recovered from a pole-start penalty that dropped him to the back and roared past Christopher Bell in the final four laps to win the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway by 0.115 seconds after a late restart, in a rain-delayed race that featured a record 31 lead changes and 12 cautions. Bell finished second and Chase Briscoe third as the event highlighted intense late-stage action and rotor issues for several cars; next up is Michigan International Speedway.

sports1 month ago

Hamlin edges Bell and Briscoe for Nashville Cracker Barrel 400 win

Denny Hamlin overtook Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe in a late four-lap dash at Nashville Superspeedway to win the Cracker Barrel 400, with Bell finishing second and Briscoe third; Bell acknowledged a costly mistake, Briscoe voiced frustration, and both moved up in the regular-season standings as the playoff picture tightens.

sports1 month ago

Allgaier Wins Nashville NOAPS Race as Post-Race Inspection Clears; Maggio Penalized for Lug Nut

Justin Allgaier won the Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 at Nashville Superspeedway; post-race inspection found no issues in the NOAPS garage, while Mason Maggio's No. 91 lug nut was not safe and secure, costing him pit-stall selection at Pocono. Allgaier leads the regular-season standings by 179 points over Jesse Love with eight races left.

NASCAR Cup Races Move to Prime Video as Nashville Gets Live Stream Debut
sports1 month ago

NASCAR Cup Races Move to Prime Video as Nashville Gets Live Stream Debut

A seven-year, $7.7 billion media deal shifts live Cup Series coverage to Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports, with the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville (the 14th points race) airing on Prime Video at 7:00 p.m. ET on May 31; Fox ends live Cup coverage this season, NBC's portion is reduced and largely moved to USA Network, and TNT will air five races starting in late June while Prime covers several races including Michigan, Pocono, and the Coronado Street Course.

Pato O’Ward Secures Pole at Nashville Music City Grand Prix
sports10 months ago

Pato O’Ward Secures Pole at Nashville Music City Grand Prix

At Nashville Superspeedway, with the championship already decided, drivers focus on personal achievements and race wins, notably Pato O’Ward aiming for a career-high four wins, while others like Christian Rasmussen and Scott Dixon vie for position and points in a race that offers opportunities for memorable performances without championship pressure.

sports1 year ago

Nashville NASCAR Incident Sparks Frustration and Warnings

During the Nashville Superspeedway race, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was frustrated after being involved in a collision with Carson Hocevar, which led to Stenhouse's first DNF of 2025. The incident was characterized by Hocevar's aggressive driving style, which he justified as an attempt to pass, while Stenhouse viewed it as overaggressive. The collision impacted their standings, with Hocevar improving his position and Stenhouse falling behind in the playoff race.

Ryan Blaney Clinches First Win of the Year at Nashville NASCAR Race
sports1 year ago

Ryan Blaney Clinches First Win of the Year at Nashville NASCAR Race

Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup race at Nashville Superspeedway, marking his first victory of the season and the eighth in nine years, leading 139 laps. Team Penske became the first organization to have all its drivers win this season. Carson Hocevar finished second, while Denny Hamlin and Erik Jones also had strong performances. Losers included Justin Haley, Ty Gibbs, and AJ Allmendinger, who faced penalties and poor finishes. The race highlighted key performances and setbacks for various drivers.

Carson Hocevar Advances in NASCAR Amidst Nashville Controversies
sports1 year ago

Carson Hocevar Advances in NASCAR Amidst Nashville Controversies

Carson Hocevar, a young NASCAR driver, finished second at Nashville Superspeedway, moving closer to his first Cup victory. Despite a strong performance and praise from peers, he apologized for cutting an interview short after the race. Hocevar's aggressive driving style has drawn both criticism and admiration, and he is being mentored by crew chief Luke Lambert to develop discipline and mental toughness. His recent results have him near the playoff cutoff, signaling a promising season ahead.

sports1 year ago

Justin Allgaier Clinches Third 2025 Xfinity Win at Nashville

Justin Allgaier dominated the Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway, winning his third Xfinity Series race of 2025 by holding off rookie Connor Zilisch, and extending his points lead. Allgaier led 101 of 188 laps, swept both stages, and celebrated with a win that was confirmed after post-race inspections, marking a significant achievement in his season.