Nashville Event Info:
Date: Sunday, June 1
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Lebanon, Tennessee
Format: 300 Laps, 399 Miles, Stages: 90-185-300
TV: Prime
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Saturday: 3:30 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 4:40 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 7 p.m. ET, Cup Race (Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

• Nashville Superspeedway – the 1.33-mile tri-oval – hosts its fifth Cup race this weekend as race No. 14 in the 2025 slate.
• Jack Roush won six times in the Xfinity Series at Nashville, and Brad Keselowski has a pair of wins at NSS himself in the NXS.
• Brad Keselowski finished fifth at Charlotte last weekend, his first top-5 and top-10 finish of the season.
• Ryan Preece made his 200^th career start at CMS and earned his second consecutive top-10 finish (9^th).
• There have been four different winners in the four Nashville NASCAR Cup Series races.

6 Team Info:
Driver: Brad Keselowski
Crew Chief: Jeremy Bullins
Partner: Solomon Plumbing

17 Team Info:
Driver: Chris Buescher
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: Kroger / OIKOS

60 Team Info:
Driver: Ryan Preece
Crew Chief: Derrick Finley
Partner: Trimble

Keselowski at Nashville
Starts: 4
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

• Keselowski makes his fifth start at Nashville this weekend, where he posted his best finish there two years ago (P11). Last season, he qualified fifth in the five-overtime thriller.
• He has 12 additional starts otherwise at the 1.333-mile track and is a former winner in the Xfinity Series. He went to victory lane twice in Nashville – once in 2008 and again in 2010 – with seven overall top-10 finishes and an average result of 10.9.
• Outside of the pair of wins, Keselowski also has finishes of fourth (2008), third (2009), second (2009), fifth (2010) and third (2011).

Buescher at Nashville
Starts: 4
Wins: —
Top-10s: 1
Poles: —

• Buescher makes his fifth start at NSS this weekend. He finished fifth a season ago after starting ninth, his best finish there to date.
• He’s qualified top-17 or better in each of the four Cup races dating back to 2021, carrying a 13.3 average starting position into the weekend.

Preece at Nashville
Starts: 3
Wins: —
Top-10s: 1
Poles: —

• Preece is set to make his fourth Cup start at Nashville this Sunday, coming off a P4 finish in last season’s race.
• Preece also made one NXS start at Nashville in 2022, finishing sixth. He went to victory lane in back-to-back seasons in the Truck Series at Nashville in 2021 and 2022.

RFK Historically at Nashville
Cup Wins: —

• Roush Responsible for Marquee Wins at Nashville: NASCAR’s initial tenure at Nashville lasted around a decade, and Jack Roush not only opened but closed out the run the Xfinity Series had there with victories. In the very first NXS race back in 2001, Greg Biffle led 133 of the 225 laps to capture one of his five series wins that season. Carl Edwards, responsible for five NXS wins at Nashville Superspeedway, won the very last NASCAR Xfinity race there, leading 124 of the 225 laps in July of 2011.
• Cousin Carl Dominates in Music City: Edwards dominated in his 13 starts at Nashville, finishing top-10 in all but once race, and top five in all but two. He averaged a finish of 3.5 with five overall wins, including three-straight from 2006-07, and the final two in 2011. Driving the No. 60 entry in all 13 events, Edwards led a combined 247 laps in the first three wins, then went on to lead a combined 272 laps in the 2011 races, which stands as the last time NASCAR visited the facility.
• Tale of the Tape: Overall at Nashville SS, 15 different drivers have driven for Jack Roush at the 1.33-mile track. RFK has 29 top-10s in 54 starts, 17 of which were inside the top five.

RFK Nashville Wins

2001                   Biffle

2006                   Edwards

2007                   Edwards

2011                   Edwards

2011                   Edwards

2007                   Edwards

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Charlotte: Keselowski 5^th, Preece 9^th, & Buescher 22^nd.

Points Standings (60: 16^th, 17: 23^rd, 6: 32^nd): Preece holds onto the last playoff spot in 16^th, while Buescher is in 23^rd and Keselowski sits in 32^nd.

RFK RAcing PR

The National Motorsports Appeals Panel amended the penalty NASCAR gave Chris Buescher and his RFK Racing team earlier this month, cutting in half the point penalty they received.

The panel cut the 60-point penalty to Buescher and the team to 30 points each at Wednesday’s hearing.

Getting back 30 points moves Buescher from 23rd in the season standings to 16th heading into Sunday’s race at Nashville Superspeedway. He now has 274 points. That puts Buescher six points behind teammate Ryan Preece for the final playoff spot at the halfway point of the regular season.

RFK Racing stated: “We appreciate the opportunity to present our case to the National Motorsports Appeals Panel today and are pleased that the Panel overturned one of the two assessed penalties.

“Our goal is to always comply fully with the letter of the NASCAR Rulebook, and our focus is now looking forward to competing for a win in Nashville this weekend.”

AJ Allmendinger enters Nashville after finishing a season-best fourth in the Coca-Cola 600.

The panel justified the cut by stating the team did not violate all the rules NASCAR cited.

“The panel concluded that NASCAR met its burden of proof regarding the reinforcement of the front bumper cover but did not meet it regarding the trimming of the exhaust panel cover. The rule book regarding the exhaust panel trimming lacked specificity on the amount trimmed or not trimmed. Accordingly, the Panel reduced the owner and driver points penalty from 60 to 30 points.”

The panel kept the rest of the penalties. That means that Buescher and the team still lose five playoff points each. The team’s fine of $75,000 remains as did the two-race suspension to crew chief Scott Graves. He served that penalty ahead of the appeal by sitting out the All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600.

NASCAR cited Buescher’s team for violating Section 14.5.4.G, which states: “The front fascia may be strengthened on the inner surface with bonded on non-metallic materials in the area contacting the bumper foam and up to 2 inches further in all directions.”

The appeal was heard by Tom DeLoach, Cary Tharrington and Kevin Whitaker.

The L1 violation with the front bumper cover was found at the NASCAR R&D Center when the car was brought there after the Kansas race for further inspection.

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Stephen Kopcik will keep his 2025 championship hopes alive after his one-race suspension was overturned following an appeal.

Kopcik was suspended one race for intentionally crashing Tyler Rypkema in the late stages of the 150-lap “FaithFest Evangelical Ministries 150” at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 18. 

The total penalty assessed by NASCAR following that race was a one-race suspension and a $1,500 fine for being deemed to have intentionally crashed Rypkema.

However, it was announced on Tuesday that Kopcik’s suspension had been overturned by the National Motorsports Appeals Panel. The panel consisting of Chuck Deery (General Manager of La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway), Hunter Nickell (sports television executive), and Cathy Rice (longtime general manager at South Boston Speedway), did deem that the action of Kopcik was intentional, but lowered the penalty anyway.

The new penalty assessed to Kopcik on Tuesday, May 27 is a $2,500 fine and probation through December 31, 2025. 

As a result, Kopcik will race in Saturday’s J&R Precast 150 at Seekonk Speedway in Seekonk, Massachusetts. Kopcik is currently fifth in NWMT points, eight points back of Craig Lutz for the points lead.

Motocross roared to life in Carbon County as Carbon Emery MX (CEMX) hosted its first-ever race on Saturday, May 17, at the local motocross track in Price. The event marked the beginning of a brand-new race series aimed at promoting grassroots motocross in rural Utah communities.

The race drew a strong turnout with 246 entries from across Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and Idaho. Racers of all ages and skill levels participated in a full day of action-packed events, with several nationally recognized riders making an appearance.

Among the highlights were Bracken Hall, who has competed in American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Supercross, and William Jones, a standout in the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Championship. Hall dominated the event, taking first place in multiple pro classes and winning the Open Pro division, 450A class and the Dash 4 Cash. Jones earned the top spot in the 250A class.

The event was as much about family and community as it was about competition. CEMX placed special emphasis on supporting youth riders, offering prizes and recognition for hole shot awards in beginner categories. Winners included:

• 50cc Beginner: Easton Smith (Orem)

• 65cc Beginner: Kyezer Wells

• 85cc Beginner: Adam Wilkinson

• 85cc Open: David Guzzo (Loma, Colorado)

R&R Motorsports of Vernal, Utah, added to the excitement by donating a pair of Alpinestars Tech 10 boots—valued at $650—which were awarded to Hall for his first-place finish in the Open Pro class.

The event was sponsored in part by Rocky Mountain ATV/MC (Helper, UT) and R&R Motorsports. CEMX also announced a new partnership with Rocky Mountain ATV/MC that offers race participants Race Gas credits to help offset the cost of fuel and gear.

CEMX’s mission is to provide affordable, family-oriented motocross events that promote local pride and youth participation in small-town communities across Utah. Their vision is to build a strong foundation for motocross in rural areas by uniting families and fueling tourism through exciting, well-organized events.

“We want to deliver something special—something that gives kids and families a reason to get excited about motocross, right here in their own backyard,” a CEMX spokesperson said.

Upcoming Race Schedule:

• Monticello – June 27–28

• Price – July 11–12

• Vernal – August 8–9

• Monticello – August 29–30

• Price – September 26–27

For more information, race registration, and updates, visit www.carbonemerymx.com or follow CEMX on Facebook and Instagram.

Photos by Taren Powell

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Nashville this weekend for the Cracker Barrel 400.

When it comes to the odds, bettors can also dive into that action and place wagers on which driver they think has what it takes to win outright.

Last week at Charlotte, Kyle Larson (+340) closed as the favorite. But he encountered misfortune at both the Indy 500 and then at the Coca-Cola 600, and Ross Chastain (+1800) ended up getting into victory lane.

Will Larson redeem himself at Nashville Superspeedway or will another driver take the checkered flag?

Check out the latest odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 28.

Cracker Barrel 400 2025

Kyle Larson: +450 (bet $10 to win $55 total)
Denny Hamlin: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Christopher Bell: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
William Byron: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
Ryan Blaney: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
Tyler Reddick: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Ross Chastain: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
Chase Elliott: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Joey Logano: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
Chase Briscoe: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
Chris Buescher: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Brad Keselowski: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Ty Gibbs: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total)
Kyle Busch: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total)
Josh Berry: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total)
Alex Bowman: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Carson Hocevar: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Ryan Preece: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Bubba Wallace: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Austin Cindric: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Daniel Suarez: +7000 (bet $10 to win $710 total)
Corey Heim: +7000 (bet $10 to win $710 total)
AJ Allmendinger: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Zane Smith: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Noah Gragson: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Erik Jones: +15000 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Michael McDowell: +15000 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Austin Dillon: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Todd Gilliland: +25000 (bet $10 to win $2,510 total)
Justin Haley: +25000 (bet $10 to win $2,510 total)
John Hunter Nemechek: +30000 (bet $10 to win $3,010 total)
Cole Custer: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)
Shane van Gisbergen: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)
Riley Herbst: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)
JJ Yeley: +100000 (bet $10 to win $10,010 total)
Cody Ware: +100000 (bet $10 to win $10,010 total)
Chad Finchum: +100000 (bet $10 to win $10,010 total)
Ty Dillon: +100000 (bet $10 to win $10,010 total)

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Press Release | May 28, 2025

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum announces that legendary racer, tuner and team owner Eraldo Ferracci will serve as grand marshal for the 20th annual Barber Vintage Festival, which is scheduled to take place October 3-5. General admission tickets for the 2025 Barber Vintage Festival are available for purchase at barbermuseum.org/barber-vintage-festival.

This is a press release from Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum…

Birmingham, AL (May 22, 2025) — In recognition of a lifetime of exceptional contributions to motorcycling as a racer, an engineer, and a team owner, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is delighted to announce that Eraldo Ferracci will serve as grand marshal for the 20th annual Barber Vintage Festival, Friday, October 3, through Sunday, October 5.

Ferracci began his journey as a teenager working at a local dealer in his hometown of Terni, Italy. Within a few years, he was crewing for Gilera factory racer Libero Liberati. Ferracci soon began competing himself, eventually winning an amateur 175cc title in 1958 and the ’63 125cc Italian national crown on a factory Motobi.

In the late 1960s, Ferracci was instrumental in bringing small-displacement single-cylinder Benellis to an emerging American motorcycle market through mail-order catalogs. Always a competitor, Ferracci soon discovered drag racing. Combining his riding and tuning skills, he found success in a straight line hopping up multi-cylinder Hondas.

Ferracci and his family ultimately settled in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia suburb, where in 1980 he established “Fast by Ferracci,” the brand’s tricolore oval soon recognized worldwide for its range of high-performance products. When Ferracci moved into road racing, he quickly developed a reputation of building reliable machines that won races.

Ferracci has touched lives on both sides of the pit wall. Doug Polen, during an exceptional three-year run, scored back-to-back FIM Superbike World Championships and the 1993 AMA Superbike title on Fast by Ferracci Ducati 888s. In 1995, three-time world champ Freddie Spencer won his final AMA Superbike race riding a Fast by Ferracci Ducati 916.

When Josh Herrin wrapped up his 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike title, the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team and Ducati North America honored Ferracci by unveiling special “Fast by Ferracci” graphics on Herrin’s Panigale V4 R reminiscent of the livery applied 30 years earlier to Troy Corser’s Ferracci-fettled AMA Superbike-winning Ducati 888.

Barber also has a special relationship with Ferracci. With 1991 AMA Pro Twins GP2 champ Stephen Mathews at the controls, the Barber’s Dairy Race Team won three AHRMA titles on a Fast by Ferracci Ducati, as well as the 1993 WERA Unlimited Twins Expert National Championship. Mathews’ winning 888 Corsa is part of the museum’s permanent collection.

Details for this year’s Barber Vintage festival will be finalized in the coming weeks. Attendees can expect unique fan experiences, including BMW Motorrad Days Americas, Isle of Triumph, demo rides and new-product unveils, plus gravity-defying stunt shows, a kids’ zone, live music, and more crowd favorites, such as the “Wall of Death.”

Last year, more than 500 vendors participated in the largest vintage motorcycle swap meet in the country. Located a short walk from the museum, the three-day event boasts a tremendous selection of rare machinery, difficult-to-find America, European, and Japanese parts, plus historic memorabilia, drawing collectors and hobbyists from far and wide.

Fans will be treated throughout the weekend to AHRMA competition on Barber Motorsports Park’s world-class 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course, as well as at the dedicated flat-track and motocross venues. The festival will maintain its free-entry policy for children 15 years of age and under with a ticketed adult, making for an affordable outing for families.

Friday’s evening’s exclusive annual “Motorcycles by Moonlight” charity fundraiser, with its wine tastings, five-course meal, and live auction in the museum’s “Grand Atrium,” is once again expected to sell out. Charity funds raised will be earmarked for the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum education programs led by Dr. Liz Johnson.

Speaking of the museum, home to the largest motorcycle collection in the world, special events are planned throughout the weekend, such as behind-the-scenes tours of the restoration shop and engine fire-ups that draw thousands of visitors each day. Daily seminars will feature a variety of guest speakers offering historical insights and technical discussions.

Tickets for the 2025 Barber Vintage Festival are available for purchase at barbermuseum.org/barber-vintage-festival.

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