The NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Nashville Superspeedway begins with Cracker Barrel 400 practice and qualifying on May 30.
The 1.33-mile concrete oval will be a test of patience and long-run speed over 300 laps for the field.
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Austin Hill remains in the No. 33 RCR Chevrolet for a second straight weekend.
Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Nashville.
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
(David Jensen, Getty Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
(David Jensen, Getty Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, takes a bow in tribute to the late Kyle Busch victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026.
(David Jensen, Getty Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images)
(Krista Jasso, Getty Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (7) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 14: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #9 Quaker State Chevrolet, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series The Chilango 150 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 14, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 14: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #9 Quaker State Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series The Chilango 150 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 14, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 15: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Telcel Chevrolet, waves to the performs as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez is introduced before the NASCAR All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
(Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
May 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) is introduced before the start of the Wurth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
(Jerome Miron, Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 13: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 13: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Duel 1at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 20: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Tootsies Orchid Lounge Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 20, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 21: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 21, 2024 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
(James Gilbert, Getty Images)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Daniel Suarez catches fire during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
(Nigel Cook/News-Journal)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez is introduced before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) battles with Chase Briscoe (14) during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
May 5, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) signs autographs during a pre-race rain at the Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
(Reese Strickland, Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Feb 25, 2024; Hampton, Georgia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
(David Yeazell, David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Feb 25, 2024; Hampton, Georgia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
(David Yeazell, David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Feb 25, 2024; Hampton, Georgia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) celebrates after winning the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
(David Yeazell, David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) speaks with reporters during media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
(John David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Nov 4, 2023; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez during qualifying for the NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Motorsports Wire)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) signs autographs Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, during the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Adam Cairns/Indianapolis Star)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) signs the pole position banner Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, during qualifying for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) is congratulated after securing pole position Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) stops in the pit during the Ally 400 race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 25, 2023.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) is introduced before the Ally 400 race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 25, 2023.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Daniel Suarez works the red carpet , Wednesday February 15, 2023 during NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway.
(David TuckerNews Journal)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
June 12: Daniel Suarez douses himself with wine after winning the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
(Stan Szeto, USA TODAY Sports)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez’s pit crew works on their car during the Ally 400 at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 26, 2022.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) is introduced during the Ally 400 at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 26, 2022.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Daniel Suarez is interviewed on Nascar.com, Wednesday February 16, 2022 during NASCAR Media day in the Daytona 500 Club at Daytona International Speedway.
(David Tucker/News Journal)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Daniel Suarez looks over the preparation of his car prior to the first practice Brickyard 400 practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on 9/7/2019. He is one of the drivers that need a good race to maintain his position in the NASCAR playoffs.
(Bob Goshert / For Indystar)
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Daniel Suarez, NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports who is from Mexico
Jul 12, 2019; Sparta, KY, USA; Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (41) signs autographs for fans before practice for the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway.
(Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
What channel is qualifying on today for the NASCAR Cup race at Nashville?
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Qualifying time: 4:40 p.m. Eastern/3:40 p.m. Central on May 30 (practice begins at 2:30 p.m. CT)
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TV: Amazon Prime Video | Radio: SiriusXM and PRN
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Streaming: Amazon Prime Video; NASCAR.com and SiriusXM for audio (subscription required)
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Track: Nashville Superspeedway (1.33-mile oval) in Lebanon, Tennessee
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