NASCAR Cup - Nashville

The Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race brings high-speed action to Nashville Superspeedway. This premier racing event takes place at the 1.33-mile concrete tri-oval track in Lebanon, Tennessee. Nashville Superspeedway holds the distinction of being the largest concrete-only track in the NASCAR circuit.

Drivers compete across 300 laps covering 399 miles on this challenging course. The track features 14-degree banking in the turns, 9-degree banking on the frontstretch, and 6-degree banking on the backstretch. These varying angles create multiple racing lines and passing opportunities throughout the NASCAR Cup race.

The Nashville NASCAR Cup event showcases up to 40 drivers piloting Next Gen cars designed for improved safety and closer racing. Teams apply advanced strategies to master the unique concrete surface that distinguishes Nashville Superspeedway from other venues on the circuit.

The Nashville race has built a proud history since returning to the NASCAR Cup Series schedule in 2021. Past champions include Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Ross Chastain, and Joey Logano. Winners receive a custom Gibson Les Paul guitar trophy, celebrating Nashville's rich musical heritage.

Fans appreciate the Nashville Superspeedway's 25,000-seat capacity that offers excellent sightlines of the entire track. The facility expanded from its original purpose hosting NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series events to become a cornerstone of the Cup Series schedule.

The NASCAR Cup race at Nashville Superspeedway delivers close competition and strategic racing as drivers balance aggression with tire management on the concrete surface. This event combines Nashville's famous hospitality with world-class stock car racing for an unforgettable motorsports experience.