Qualifying Drama Sets the Stage
The NASCAR Cup Series will head to Iowa Speedway on August 9 for the Iowa Corn 350, a 350‑lap, 306.25‑mile event that is split into three stages and covers a 0.875‑mile oval in Newton, Iowa.
Ryan Blaney secured pole position for the race, setting the tone for a weekend that sees Ford drivers occupying the front four spots on the grid.
Ford's Front‑Row Advantage
Joey Logano will line up third and Brad Keselowski fourth, but Keselowski’s second qualifying lap ended in a crash that required a repair before he could take the green flag.
Denny Hamlin will start 29th after encountering brake problems during practice and qualifying, while Chase Elliott, who spun in practice, will begin from 32nd.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The race will be televised nationally on USA Network, with coverage beginning at approximately 2:40 p.m. Central Time. Fans can also stream the event on HBO Max and tune in via SiriusXM on channel 90, while the Motor Racing Network provides radio play‑by‑play from 102.5 FM The Game in Nashville.
Ryan Preece, who needs a strong showing in August to keep his Chase hopes alive, will start at the rear of the field on the last row, and the stage layout promises a strategic contest among teams such as Team Penske, Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing.