Drivers are preparing for yet another endurance test as the NASCAR Cup Series moves to Nashville Superspeedway for Cracker Barrel 400 after burning rubber in the demanding Coca-Cola 600.
Thanks to a record five overtimes that extended the race by 31 laps, last year’s event in Music City transformed into a marathon, clocking in at an astounding 4 hours, 3 minutes, and 54 seconds. That is the longest overtime grind in the history of the Cup Series.
In 2024, Joey Logano played the long game flawlessly, getting every last drop of gasoline out of his No. 22 Ford to secure a well-deserved victory and secure his postseason spot.
Experienced veterans have recently benefited from Nashville’s concrete surface; in the last six races on comparable courses, Logano, Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin have all grabbed the checkered flag.
Kyle Larson is the smoothest person in Nashville when it comes to consistency. Since the Superspeedway returned to the schedule in 2021, the Hendrick Motorsports star is the only Cup driver to record four top-10 finishes. At this location, his average finish of 4.5 is the best in the industry.
Eight drivers have already stamped their postseason tickets with victories as the regular season approaches its midway point. After pushing his way to the top of the Coke 600 and becoming the third first-time winner in the previous four races, Ross Chastain was added to that list.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
The NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Amazon Prime.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Nashville Superspeedway (1.33-mile road course) in Lebanon, Tennessee
- Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET or 4:00 p.m. PT
- Length: 300 laps, 400 miles | Stages: 90 laps, 185 laps, 300 laps
The Cracker Barrel 400 Nashville Race is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. ET or 4:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 1. The race will be held at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee.
NASCAR radio station for NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville
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NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Nashville.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | William Byron | 499 |
| 2 | Kyle Larson | 470 |
| 3 | Christopher Bell | 425 |
| 4 | Chase Elliott | 415 |
| 5 | Tyler Reddick | 392 |
| 6 | Denny Hamlin | 390 |
| 7 | Ryan Blaney | 363 |
| 8 | Ross Chastain | 350 |
| 9 | Joey Logano | 338 |
| 10 | Alex Bowman | 333 |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Jun. 1 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville | Nashville Superspeedway | 7 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 8 | Firekeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 15 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Mexico City | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 3 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 22 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono | Pocono Raceway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 28 | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 6 | Grant Park 165 | Chicago Street Race | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 13 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 20 | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 27 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Aug. 3 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 10 | Go Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen International | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 16 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 31 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
