The NASCAR Cup Series is back on track this weekend—but the mood in the paddock is heavy. The Cracker Barrel 400 arrives just a week after the Coca-Cola 600, which was overshadowed by the sudden death of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. The racing community is still processing the loss of one of its most prominent figures.
Busch, 41, had withdrawn from the Coca-Cola 600 earlier in the week, citing a "severe illness." The news shocked fans and competitors alike. As the circuit heads to Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee, Sunday's race carries the weight of unfinished business and collective grief.
The green flag drops at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sunday, May 31. Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive streaming home—and you can watch for free if you have a Prime membership. No cable network is broadcasting the race.
Without Prime? A 30-day free trial lets you stream the entire race live, plus rewind, pause, and fast-forward through the 300-lap, nearly 400-mile circuit at your own pace. Amazon's pre-show kicks off at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT. Search "NASCAR" in the Prime Video hub or head to the Sports tab.
Oddsmakers favor Denny Hamlin to take the checkered flag, with series leader Tyler Reddick close behind. Last year's winner Ryan Blaney from Team Penske is aiming to repeat. But all eyes will be on how the racing community honors Busch's legacy this weekend—both on and off the track.
The Cracker Barrel 400 is another race with added weight. It's the sport's moment to move forward, together.
