The heads to Nashville Superspeedway for the Cracker Barrel 400 every week after received a rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600.
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Listed below are The Tennessean’s knowledgeable picks for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Sequence race at Nashville:
NASCAR predictions for Nashville Cup Sequence race: This is who wins the Cracker Barrel 400Mike Organ’s choose: Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
After three straight top-10 finishes Elliott crashed out within the All-Star Race. Hesaid he was wanting ahead to the subsequent couple race weekends. He received at Nashville in 2022 and was fourth in 2023.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS – MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, celebrates with the trophy in victory lane after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence Würth 400 introduced by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on Could 03, 2026 in Fort Price, Texas. (Picture by James Gilbert/Getty Pictures)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS – MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, celebrates with the trophy in victory lane after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence Würth 400 introduced by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on Could 03, 2026 in Fort Price, Texas. (Picture by James Gilbert/Getty Pictures)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS – MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, celebrates after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence Würth 400 introduced by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on Could 03, 2026 in Fort Price, Texas. (Picture by Logan Riely/Getty Pictures)
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS – MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Amazon Prime Chevrolet, poses for a photograph with Speedway Motorsports Director Marcus Smith and Common Supervisor Mark Faber after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence Würth 400 introduced by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on Could 03, 2026 in Fort Price, Texas. (Picture by James Gilbert/Getty Pictures)
(James Gilbert, Getty Pictures)
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Mar 29, 2026; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates the win along with his crew at Martinsville Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Pictures
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Pictures)
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Mar 29, 2026; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates the win along with his crew and the trophy grandfather clock at Martinsville Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Pictures
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Pictures)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 UniFirst Chevrolet, celebrates after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence Prepare dinner Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Picture by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Pictures)
(Jacob Kupferman, Getty Pictures)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue E-book Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence Hollywood On line casino 400 Introduced by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas Metropolis, Kansas. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Pictures)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue E-book Chevrolet, and Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren eat ribs in victory lane after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence Hollywood On line casino 400 Introduced by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas Metropolis, Kansas. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Pictures)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Pictures)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue E-book Chevrolet, celebrates with Jeff Gordon, Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports in victory lane after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence Hollywood On line casino 400 Introduced by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas Metropolis, Kansas. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Pictures)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Pictures)
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NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott speaks with members of the media on the K1 Velocity indoor kart racing facility Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
(Mark Zaleski / The Tennessean)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Youngsters’s Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence Quaker State 400 Out there at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Picture by Krista Jasso/Getty Pictures)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Youngsters’s Chevrolet, celebrates with followers after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence Quaker State 400 Out there at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Pictures)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Pictures)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JUNE 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA/Youngsters’s Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence Quaker State 400 Out there at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Pictures)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Pictures)
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WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Components Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after successful the Prepare dinner Out Conflict at Bowman Grey Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Pictures)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Pictures)
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WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Components Chevrolet poses with the winner sticker on his automotive in victory lane after successful the Prepare dinner Out Conflict at Bowman Grey Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Pictures)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Pictures)
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WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Components Chevrolet celebrates after successful the Prepare dinner Out Conflict at Bowman Grey Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Pictures)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Pictures)
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Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott (9) throughout the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Conference Heart. Obligatory Credit score: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Pictures
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Pictures)
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Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott (9) and his visitor Ashley Anderson throughout the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Conference Heart. Obligatory Credit score: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Pictures
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Pictures)
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NASCAR’s Chase Elliott at a press convention asserting a sport between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds in Bristol Motor Speedway, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
(Caitie McMekin/Information Sentinel)
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NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott is launched earlier than the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott (9) runs off the observe throughout the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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Apr 14, 2024; Fort Price, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott (9) and Texas Motor Speedway Government Vice President and Common Supervisor Mark Faber in Victory Lane after the NASCAR Cup Sequence AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports activities
(Michael C. Johnson, Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Apr 14, 2024; Fort Price, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott (9) solutions questions from the media after successful the NASCAR Cup Sequence AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports activities
(Michael C. Johnson, Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Chase Elliott indicators autographs as he walks by means of the storage for the ultimate follow earlier than the Daytona 500, Friday, February 16, 2024, at Daytona Worldwide Speedway.
(David TuckerNews-Journal)
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Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Seaside, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott (9) throughout Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona Worldwide Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports activities
(Motorsports Wire)
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Chase Elliott talks to Marty Snider after successful the Most Standard on the 2023 NASCAR Award banquet at Music Metropolis Heart in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
(Stephanie Amador / The Tennessean)
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Oct 14, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott (9) throughout follow for the South Level 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities
(Motorsports Wire)
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NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott (9) battles for place with driver Kyle Busch (18) throughout the NASCAR Cup Sequence Ally 400 race on the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott (9) makes a pit cease throughout the NASCAR Cup Sequence Ally 400 race on the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air Nationwide Guard at Berry Discipline in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
(Anthony Merriweather / The Tennessean)
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Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air Nationwide Guard at Berry Discipline in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
(Anthony Merriweather / The Tennessean)
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Chase Elliott visits Tennessee Air Nationwide Guard at Berry Discipline in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
(Anthony Merriweather / The Tennessean)
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Chase Elliott and Kaylie Inexperienced stroll the crimson carpet earlier than the 2019 NASCAR Cup Sequence Awards at Music Metropolis Heart Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
(Larry McCormack / Tennessean.com)
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Could 17, 2020, Darlington, SC, USA; Driver Chase Elliott walks to his automotive for the beginning of the NASCAR Cup Sequence auto race.
(Brynn Anderson, Pool Picture-USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Chase Elliott does a burnout throughout the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway occasion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Chase Elliott accepts the Most Standard Driver Award throughout the 2019 NASCAR Cup Sequence Awards at Music Metropolis Heart Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
(George Walker IV / Tennessean.com)
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Could 23: Chase Elliott celebrates after successful the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
(Scott Wachter, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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NASCAR Champion Chase Elliott practices driver modifications alongside along with his teammates throughout Roar Earlier than the 24 follow at Daytona Worldwide Speedway, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.
(Nigel Prepare dinner/Information-Journal)
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Chase Elliott celebrates with champagne subsequent to the championship trophy after successful the 2020 NASCAR season finale at Phoenix Raceway.
(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Chase Elliott does a burnout after successful the Season Finale 500 and capturing the 2020 NASCAR Cup Sequence Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Phoenix, Ariz. on Nov. 8, 2020.
(Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic)
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Chase Elliott, second from left, raises the Miles the Monster trophy in victory lane with crew chief Alan Gustafson after successful the 2018 playoff race at Dover Worldwide Speedway.
(Matthew OHaren, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Oct 7, 2018: NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Chase Elliott (proper) talks with former driver Jeff Gordon (left) previous to the Gander Outside 400 at Dover Worldwide Speedway.
(Matthew O’Haren/USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Chase Elliott celebrates successful the pole for the 2016 Daytona 500.
(Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Chase Elliott celebrates by kissing the snowball on his trophy after successful the 2013 Snowball Derby Sunday at 5 Flags Speedway.
(John Blackie/[email protected], John Blackie/Pensacola Information Jour)Nick Grey’s choose: Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Hocevar completed second in Nashville final 12 months, and Spire has taken a transparent step ahead as group. So long as his group executes, Hocevar will probably be in place to push for the victory.
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Tom Kreager’s choose: Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
The most popular driver within the 2026 NASCAR Cup season picks up one other win for his first at Nashville Superspeedway. A win would give Toyota it is first Cup Sequence victory in Nashville.
