Jun 1, 2026, 12:45 PM ET

Team Penske's Ryan Blaney ended with a solid finish of eighth at the end of the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Blaney started seventh in the race and quietly ran inside the top 10 through the entire first stage. On lap 72, the No. 12 Ford driver made a call to get two tires instead of four for a caution to gain track position. The call worked as Blaney then competed for the stage win alongside A.J. Allmendinger and Kyle Larson, but fell behind both of them to end the stage in third and score eight stage points. In the second stage, Blaney started from second, but lost a few positions to be in the back half of the top five until a caution on lap 146 shuffled him back to the lead. Blaney lost the lead again after pitting during a lap 173 caution and put himself further back in the pack. The No. 12 Ford driver tried regaining positions, but only made it up to 14th and failed to earn further stage points at the end of the second stage. In the final stage, Blaney quietly rode around the top 15 until he went to pit road on lap 217 during another caution. From here, Blaney attempted to save fuel and make it to the end without pitting, which worked until lap 274, when he went to pit for tires and fuel. After one last pit stop on lap 292, Blaney charged from the back to the front and made it up to his eventual finishing position of eighth. This was Blaney's fourth career top-10 finish at Nashville, and it helped move him to third in the regular season standings after 14 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 1, 2026, 12:41 PM ET

Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports had a disappointing finish of 23rd in the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night despite running well for most of the event. Larson began the race from the fifth position and had one of the fastest cars in the field in the first stage, as he went from fifth to the lead by halfway through the stage. Larson kept leading the race until a lap 72 caution that caused him to get four tires and fall a few positions behind the pack. The No. 5 Chevrolet driver recovered to finish second at the end of the first stage behind A.J. Allmendinger and earn nine stage points. In the second stage, Larson continued to lead until he was passed by Chase Briscoe on lap 127, then he went to pit road on lap 139. A couple of laps later, another caution occurred for Austin Dillon spinning, which put Larson behind other drivers, as some did not pit during green flag pit stops. Larson spent the rest of the stage regaining positions, but only made it up to 15th, and he failed to score further stage points. In the final stage, Larson reached back out to the top 10, where he ran for most of the stage and was about to reach the top five until he had a flat tire that caused him to spin on lap 299. The flat tire turned a potential top-10 run into a lackluster finish outside of the top 20, causing Larson's perfect streak of top-10 finishes at Nashville to end. After the 14th race of the season at Nashville, Larson is now sixth in the regular season standings.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

May 31, 2026, 5:05 PM ET

Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing is starting outside of the front row in second for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway after qualifying was canceled due to rain. In five previous starts at Nashville, Reddick has two top-10 finishes and an average finish of 15.6. With 13 races completed so far in the Cup Series this year, Reddick has five wins, 10 top-10 finishes, and a series-leading average finish of 5.4. In practice for this week's race, Reddick displayed top-5 speeds in all categories, including second in 15 and 20 consecutive lap averages. Based on equipment, practice speeds, and season-wide performance, Reddick is one of the top favorites to compete for the win this week.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

May 31, 2026, 4:58 PM ET

Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports will start in fifth for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Larson is starting in that position after qualifying for the race was rained out on Saturday, while starting positions were awarded based on the NASCAR rulebook's metric. In five Cup starts at Nashville, Larson has one win, a series-leading average finish of 5.2, and is the only driver in the field to finish in the top 10 in all five races at the site. After 13 races so far this season, Larson has seven top-10 finishes and an average finish of 16.3. In practice for this week's race, Larson displayed top-10 speeds in almost all categories, including sixth in 10 consecutive lap averages. Larson's consistency at Nashville, as well as his practice speeds and equipment, do make him a favorable DFS option, especially in tournaments as an alternative play to some of the other top drivers.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

May 31, 2026, 4:35 PM ET

Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing will start in the fourth position for this week's NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, the Cracker Barrel 400. In five Cup starts at Nashville, Bell has four top-10 finishes. In the one start where he did not finish in the top 10, he did lead 131 laps and then failed to finish due to a late accident. Through 13 Cup races so far this season, Bell has five top-10 finishes with an average finish of 16.6. In practice for this week's race, Bell ranked fourth in 10 consecutive lap averages, third in 15 consecutive lap averages, and fifth in 20 consecutive lap averages. Considering his practice speeds, equipment, and overall track history, Bell is one of the top favorites to compete for the win this week.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

May 31, 2026, 4:17 PM ET

Joe Gibbs Racing's Chase Briscoe is starting in the 31st position for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Briscoe was given the starting position after qualifying for the event was canceled on Saturday due to the weather. In five races at Nashville, Briscoe's best finish was 17th in last year's event at the track, where he also led 51 laps. In 13 races so far this season, Briscoe has five top-10 finishes with an average finish of 18.8. In practice for this week's race, Briscoe ranked among the top 10 fastest drivers in all categories, including fourth in 25 and 30 consecutive lap averages. With some of the highest upside in the entire field and top-notch equipment, Briscoe is a must-start for DFS lineups in this week's race.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

May 31, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

The driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet, Chase Elliott, will be starting in the 29th position for this week's NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, the Cracker Barrel 400. In five previous races in the Cup Series at Nashville, Elliott has one win and two top-5 finishes. In 13 races completed so far this season, Elliott has two wins, seven top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 12.2. In practice for Sunday's race, Elliott ranked among the top-5 fastest drivers in the field, including second-fastest in 30 consecutive lap averages. Elliott's starting position provides plenty of upside, making him one of the top drivers to roster in all DFS lineups this week.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

May 31, 2026, 4:01 PM ET

William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports is starting in the eighth position for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Byron was awarded the start position after qualifying was canceled on Saturday due to rain. In five previous races at Nashville, Byron has three top-10 finishes and an average finish of 13.6. Through 13 races this year, Byron has seven top-10 finishes with an average finish of 15.5. In practice, Byron ranked 13th in overall lap averages and 10th in 10 consecutive lap averages. Although Byron has some of the best equipment in the field by being aligned with Hendrick Motorsports, his starting position gives him little upside. Fantasy players looking to roster Byron should consider him for tournaments mainly as a contrarian option.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

May 31, 2026, 3:46 PM ET

Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar will be starting 17th in this week's race at Nashville Superspeedway, the Cracker Barrel 400, after qualifying was canceled due to weather on Saturday. In two prior Cup starts at Nashville, Hocevar has two finishes of 16th or better, including a runner-up finish in last year's race at the site. After 13 races so far this year, Hocevar has one win, five top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 15.2. In practice for this week's race, Hocevar ranked 10th in 15, 20, and 30 consecutive lap averages. With Nashville being a strong track historically for Hocevar and his practice speeds, he is worth consideration for all DFS formats as a driver who is likely to place in the top 10. --Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

May 31, 2026, 3:37 PM ET

Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing is starting in 18th for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway after qualifying for the event was canceled due to rain. In five starts in the Cup Series at Nashville, Wallace has two top-10 finishes and an average finish of 12.0. With 13 races completed so far this year, Wallace has six top-10 finishes with an average finish of 17.4. In practice for this week's race, Wallace ranked among the top 15 fastest in 10-30 consecutive lap averages. Considering his equipment and recent track history at Nashville, fantasy players can start Wallace as a top-10 option for DFS with confidence.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

May 31, 2026, 3:29 PM ET

RFK Racing's Chris Buescher will start in the 22nd position for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Buescher was given the starting position for the Tennessee track after qualifying was canceled due to weather on Saturday. In five Cup starts at Nashville, Buescher has two top-15 finishes with a best finish of fifth in 2024. In 13 races completed so far this year, Buescher has six top-10 finishes and an average finish of 12.8. During Saturday's practice, Buescher ranked 19th in 15 consecutive lap averages and 17th in both 20 and 25 consecutive lap averages. The No. 17 Ford driver makes for a decent DFS option for all formats with upside, as his equipment is capable enough to compete for a top-15 finish. --Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

May 31, 2026, 3:24 PM ET

Last week's Coca-Cola 600 winner, Daniel Suarez, will start in the third position for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway after qualifying was canceled due to rain. In five prior Cup starts at Nashville, Suarez has one top-10 finish and an average finish of 14.4. Through the first 13 races this season, Suarez has one win, four top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 13.9. In practice for this week's race, Suarez ranked 34th in overall lap averages and 35th in five consecutive lap averages. With Suarez's starting position being set so high at a track where he normally has not competed for the win, he is a huge risk to utilize in DFS. Even if he can be used as a tournament play, fantasy players should not feel encouraged to consider Suarez with some of the slowest speeds set in practice.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

May 31, 2026, 10:39 AM ET

Denny Hamlin was the early week favorite to win this weekend's Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, and nothing changed after practice on Saturday, as all sportsbooks still point to the No. 11 Toyota as the one to beat this weekend. And really, it makes a lot of sense. Hamlin has been head-and-shoulders above everyone else when it comes to speed on intermediate tracks this season, and here at Nashville, Denny has been amazing despite not having a win. Over the last four races at this track, Hamlin has led at least 70 laps each time, and he has third-place finishes in two of the last three events here. This weekend, Hamlin starts on the pole and is the most likely driver to dominate this race. At $11.0K on DraftKings, he's the most expensive driver on the slate, but he also has very high dominator potential and race-winning upside. --Jordan McAbee
Source: Jayski

May 31, 2026, 10:35 AM ET

While most DFS players will be (rightfully) eyeing the Toyotas for Sunday evening's Cracker Barrel 400, those looking to be contrarian shouldn't forget about Ryan Blaney. The Team Penske driver is the defending race winner at Nashville Superspeedway, and the No. 12 Ford was one of the best cars at Bristol earlier this season as well. Bristol is a concrete oval as well. In additon to putting a beatdown on the field in this race last season, Blaney also finished sixth in the 2024 Nashville race and third in 2022. His practice speeds weren't mind-blowingly good here on Saturday, but they were respectable, as Blaney ended up 12th-best when it came to 20-lap average. In DFS, Blaney makes for an interesting tournament option on Sunday evening, as he's $10.0K on DraftKings and has a little Place Differential upside starting seventh. --Jordan McAbee
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May 31, 2026, 10:30 AM ET

Ty Gibbs' track record at Nashville Superspeedway isn't the best (no finish better than 14th), but that doesn't mean you should avoid the Joe Gibbs Racing driver in this weekend's Cracker Barrel 400. The No. 54 Toyota has been one of the best on intermediate tracks this season, and Gibbs had a great practice session on Saturday afternoon in "Music City," ranking best in both 10- and 30-lap average. This season on the intermediate race tracks, Gibbs has the sixth-best average speed, and let's not forget that he won at Bristol earlier this season, which is another concrete race track. When it comes to DFS on Sunday evening, Gibbs is a very interesting play at $9.0K on DraftKings, as he could be an alternate dominator when it's all said and done. In large-field tournaments, he could end up being a solid pivot option when it's all said and done.--Jordan McAbee
Source: Fox Sports