For the second week in a row, NASCAR drivers will race under the lights; it’s time for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway and the kickoff of the second half of the regular season.
The 400-mile race consists of 300 total laps, divided into three stages of 90, 95, and 115 laps.
This year marks the sixth running of this Cup Series race. Each of the past six races has had a different winner, so 2025 winner Ryan Blaney is entering today’s race with the potential to become the first back-to-back winner in the race’s history. Blaney will start seventh today after qualifying was cancelled due to inclement weather.
Cracker Barrel 400: what to know
- When: May 31, 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Nashville Superspeedway (Lebanon, Tennessee)
- Channel: Streaming exclusive
- Streaming: Prime Video (try it free)
The race will also continue to honor late driver Kyle Busch following his death at age 41 just over a week ago. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who just two years ago got into a physical fight with Busch after the 2024 All-Star Race, will race in a paint scheme inspired by the NOS Energy car Busch used a decade ago on the O’Reilly Autoparts Series.
Cracker Barrel 400 start time
The Cracker Barrel 400 is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET today, May 31.
What channel is today’s NASCAR race on?
Today’s (May 31) NASCAR race won’t be on regular television; it will air exclusively on the Prime Video streaming service.
How to watch the NASCAR Cracker Barrel 400 for free
If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.
All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month — for up to six years and get all the perks.
Cracker Barrel 400 starting lineup
- Denny Hamlin
- Tyler Reddick
- Daniel Suarez
- Christopher Bell
- Kyle Larson
- Ty Gibbs
- Ryan Blaney
- William Byron
- Joey Logano
- Shane Van Gisbergen
- Zane Smith
- Brad Keselowski
- Erik Jones
- Michael McDowell
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
- AJ Allmendinger
- Carson Hocevar
- Bubba Wallace
- Alex Bowman
- Cole Custer
- Todd Gilliland
- Chris Buescher
- Riley Herbst
- Corey Heim
- Austin Hill
- Noah Gragson
- John Hunter Nemechek
- Ryan Preece
- Chase Elliott
- Ty Dillon
- Chase Briscoe
- Austin Dillon
- Josh Berry
- Cody Ware
- Ross Chastain
- Austin Cindric
- Chad Finchum
- Connor Zilisch
NASCAR on Prime Video 2026 schedule:
Prime Video will be the exclusive broadcaster of four more NASCAR Cup Series races, including today’s race.
- May 31 at 7 p.m. ET: Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway
- June 7 at 3 p.m. ET: FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway
- June 14 at 3 p.m. ET: The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway
- June 21 at 4 p.m. ET: Anduril 250 Race the Base at Qualcomm Circuit / Naval Base Coronado
Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post
This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. When she’s not writing about (or watching) TV, movies, and sports, she’s also keeping up on the underrated perfume dupes at Bath & Body Works and testing headphones. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.

1 hour ago
3
English (US)