Qualifying Action
The Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR Cup Series race roared to life on August 9 at the 0.875‑mile oval in Newton, Iowa, setting the stage for a 350‑lap battle that will cover 306.25 miles of high‑speed competition.
Ryan Blaney claimed the pole position with a blistering lap of 23.474 seconds, edging out Kyle Larson, who will start alongside him in second. Brad Keselowski, another front‑row contender, experienced a qualifying mishap, losing control and spinning out, which dropped him to a later position.
Teams and Lineup
Team Penske fields a strong contingent with Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano and Austin Cindric, while Hendrick Motorsports brings Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman into the mix. RFK Racing showcases Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece, and the field also includes entries from 23XI Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing, Trackhouse Racing, Legacy Motor Club and a host of other programs.
The race will be broadcast nationally on USA Network, with streaming options available through HBO Max and SiriusXM, ensuring fans can follow the action across platforms.
With 36 drivers representing a who’s‑who of contemporary NASCAR talent — including Ty Gibbs, Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain, Denny Hamlin and many others — the Iowa Corn 350 promises a competitive and unpredictable contest from the green flag to the checkered flag.