Ryan Sieg, a veteran of the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, captured his first pole position at Iowa Speedway on Saturday, ending a 423‑start wait that had defined his career.
The 23.966‑second lap not only secured him the top spot but also edged out Ross Chastain by a razor‑thin 0.064 seconds, marking one of the closest pole battles in recent memory.
Sitting behind the wheel of the No. 39 RSS Racing Chevrolet, Sieg’s achievement was celebrated by his team, which highlighted the culmination of years of collaboration with the Haas Factory Team and its broader alliance.
A Personal Celebration
The milestone coincided with his mother’s birthday, adding a heartfelt layer to the professional triumph and underscoring the emotional resonance of the moment.
Sieg, who has been competing in the series since 2013, had never started on the front row before this race, despite five previous runner‑up finishes and nearly 500 laps led throughout his career, one of which came at Iowa in 2017.
Looking ahead, the driver said he is focused on translating the pole into a victory lane performance at the upcoming Saturday afternoon event, with the green flag scheduled to drop after 5 PM EST.