NASCAR Nashville predictions 2026, expert picks for Cup Series race

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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Nashville Superspeedway for the Cracker Barrel 400 a week after Daniel Suarez won a rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600.

Ryan Blaney is the defending champion at Nashville.

Here are The Tennessean's expert picks for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville:

NASCAR predictions for Nashville Cup Series race: Here's who wins the Cracker Barrel 400​

Mike Organ's pick: Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet​

After three straight top-10 finishes Elliott crashed out in the All-Star Race. Hesaid he was looking forward to the next couple race weekends. He won at Nashville in 2022 and was fourth in 2023.

Nick Gray's pick: Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet​

Hocevar finished second in Nashville last year, and Spire has taken a clear step forward as group. As long as his team executes, Hocevar will be in position to push for the victory.

Tom Kreager's pick: Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota​

The hottest driver in the 2026 NASCAR Cup season picks up another win for his first at Nashville Superspeedway. A win would give Toyota it's first Cup Series victory in Nashville.

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