The NASCAR Cup Series will make its way to the Nashville Superspeedway this Sunday, following the intense Coca-Cola 600 race, which marked the longest distance of the season. Last year’s Nashville race set a record for duration, lasting an astounding 4 hours, 3 minutes, and 54 seconds due to five overtimes that added an OT record of 31 laps.
Joey Logano emerged victorious in that gripping 2024 race, showcasing remarkable fuel conservation that secured his spot in the playoff run for last year’s championship. He, along with Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin, has dominated the Cup races held on concrete surfaces, winning five of the last six events.
Larson, notable for his consistency, is the only Cup driver to register four top-10 finishes at Nashville since the track’s return in 2021, boasting a stellar average finish of 4.5. Halfway through the 26-race regular season, eight drivers have already clinched playoff spots by securing victories, and Ross Chastain’s triumph in the Coke 600 makes him the third driver to earn his first victory of 2025 in just four races.
For the upcoming Nashville Cup race, the schedule is as follows: engines will fire at 7:09 p.m. and the race is set to begin shortly thereafter at 7:19 p.m. The race will cover a distance of 300 laps, equivalent to 399 miles on the 1.333-mile oval track. Stage breakdowns include Stage 1 concluding at Lap 90 and Stage 2 at Lap 185.
The race will be broadcasted on Prime starting at 6:30 p.m., and radio coverage will be available through Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Weather forecasts suggest partly cloudy skies with the potential for scattered thunderstorms and temperatures around 80 degrees at race time.
A key highlight from the last race captured Logano snatching the lead in the third overtime and maintaining it for the final nine laps, exemplifying the thrill and unpredictability of NASCAR racing. The upcoming race holds the promise of more excitement and competition among seasoned drivers, making it a must-watch event this weekend.