The NASCAR Cup Series heads into its final off‑week before the playoffs, with the Iowa Corn 350 qualifying race set for August 8 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa.
Austin Cindric currently holds a 38‑point edge over Ryan Preece in the fight for the last Chase berth, while Denny Hamlin enjoys an 84‑point cushion that secures the top seed with four races remaining.
A decisive weekend for the Chase
Practice will begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern (1:00 p.m. Central) on August 8, followed by qualifying at 3:10 p.m. ET (2:10 p.m. CT). The session will be televised on truTV and streamed on HBO MAX and NASCAR.com, with audio coverage on SiriusXM and IMS Radio.
Iowa Speedway, a 0.875‑mile oval, will host the action, adding its unique low‑banked layout to the stakes. Fans can also catch the race on the NASCAR.com live stream, while traditional radio listeners can tune in via SiriusXM, which requires a subscription.
The outcome will not only determine the final lineup for the postseason but also influence the momentum heading into the September Chase, making the Iowa weekend a critical juncture for drivers and teams alike.