SCHEDULE

Explore the event schedule and start planning your trip to the 2026 Cracker Barrel 400.

Wednesday, May 27

• 8 a.m. – RV Lots Open

Friday, May 29

• 9 a.m. – Ticket Office open
• 1 p.m. – Parking Lots open
• 2 p.m. – Fan Zone open
• 3 p.m. – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice (All Entries)
• 4:05 p.m. – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying (Timed)
• 6:40 p.m. – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Driver Introductions
• 7 p.m. – Flote 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race
• (Stages 45/95/150 laps, 199.5 miles)

Saturday, May 30

• 9 a.m. – Ticket Office open
• 11:30 a.m. – Fan Zone open
• Parking Lots open
• 1 p.m. – NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice (All Entries)
• 2:05 p.m. – NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying (Timed)
• 3:30 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Practice (All Entries)
• 4:40 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying (Timed)
• 5:55 p.m. – NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Driver Introductions
• 6:30 p.m. – Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race
• (Stages 45/90/188 laps, 250.04 miles)

Sunday, May 31

• 9 a.m. – Ticket Office open
• 12 p.m. – Fan Zone open
• Parking Lots open
• 3 p.m. – Pre-Race Track Access
• 4:30 p.m. – Yellow Banks Pre-Race Concert
• 5:35 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions
• 6 p.m. – Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race
• (Stages 90/185/300 laps, 399 miles)

About the NASCAR Cup Series

The NASCAR Cup Series is the top level of stock car racing in the United States. It features the most experienced drivers and best-funded teams, with a schedule of about 36 races across a variety of tracks, including superspeedways, road courses, and short tracks. The season ends with a playoff format involving 16 drivers, culminating in a four-driver championship race. Iconic events like the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 are part of the Cup calendar, and the series is known for its intense competition and large fan base.

About the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series is NASCAR’s second-tier stock car racing series, positioned just below the premier Cup Series. It’s often viewed as a development league, helping up-and-coming drivers hone their skills before moving up–or offering a successful full-time arena for seasoned drivers.

About the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is the third tier of national-level NASCAR competition, positioned below the Cup Series and the Xfinity Series. It was founded in 1995 as the “SuperTruck Series,” before becoming known as the Craftsman Truck Series (1996–2008), then the Camping World Truck Series (2009–2022), and returning to its original title sponsor Craftsman in 2023.