Key Contenders and Their Histories
The 2025 Iowa Corn 350, the third Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway, is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. Eastern and will be televised by USA Network, with a live stream available through the Motor Racing Network.
Betting markets have placed Denny Hamlin at the top of the board at +400, making him the odds‑on favorite even though he has never captured a victory on the 0.875‑mile oval. Close behind are Ryan Blaney at +500 and Christopher Bell, who finished fourth in last year’s event, both listed at +500.
Kyle Larson, despite a strong record on short tracks with six career wins on similar venues, sits at +750 after failing to convert his 2024 pole into a win, while Alex Bowman and Brad Keselowski are priced at +4000 and +4000 respectively, the latter having secured a third‑place finish and two stage victories in the most recent race.
Brad Keselowski’s teammate Ryan Preece is listed as a longshot at +6000 after a fifth‑place finish in 2024 and a recent win in The Clash exhibition, illustrating the wide spread of expectations for a field that includes both veterans and emerging talent.
The race also serves as a showcase for short‑track strategy, with drivers like Larson and Bell bringing multiple pole positions and top‑10 finishes at Iowa in recent years, while the updated betting odds reflect a blend of past performance and current form heading into the weekend.