Denny Hamlin has claimed the pole position for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway after rain forced the cancellation of qualifying on Saturday. This marks the second consecutive race where weather conditions have disrupted qualifying procedures, prompting NASCAR officials to set the starting lineup according to the rulebook. Hamlin, driving the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, will be joined on the front row by Tyler Reddick, who leads the points standings and drives the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing. Reddick previously started on the pole at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where qualifying was also canceled due to rain. Daniel Suarez, who won last week’s race, will start on the second row alongside Christopher Bell, contributing to Joe Gibbs Racing's strong performance with three drivers in the top six starting positions. With rain still in the forecast for Sunday, the race could face further weather-related challenges, adding an element of uncertainty to the event.