Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning John Hunter Nemechek across Nascar.
Jimmie Johnson announces his retirement after the Daytona 500, while his newly owned Legacy Motor Club secures celebrity investors and plans a third‑driver lineup for 2027, aiming to turn the team into a profitable NASCAR franchise.
Qualifying for the Iowa Corn 350 delivered a dramatic pole position for Ryan Blaney, a strong lineup from Team Penske and Hendrick Motorsports, and a broadcast plan that includes USA Network and streaming on HBO Max.
Ryan Blaney secured pole position for the Iowa Corn 350 with a top lap of 134.191 mph, edging Kyle Larson and Joey Logano. Brad Keselowski’s qualifying crash may trigger a penalty, and the race will be broadcast live on USA Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on August 9.
A late‑race restart at Iowa Speedway turned volatile when John Hunter Nemechek’s No. 45 slipped into neutral, sparking a multi‑car squeeze that took out Alex Bowman and left Kyle Larson with a battered Chevrolet.
Ty Gibbs overtook Christopher Bell in the closing laps of the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350, while Ryan Blaney captured Stage 1 from the pole and finished third. The race featured multiple crashes and a gritty performance by Carson Hocevar.
NASCAR returned to Iowa Speedway on August 9, 2026, delivering a thrilling Iowa Corn 350 that saw Ty Gibbs secure his second win of the season. The race set the stage for the final stretch before the Chase.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series wrapped up its 14‑race schedule with a dramatic debut at Iowa Speedway, where Ryan Blaney secured the pole and Ty Gibbs took the championship point. The action now shifts to the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway.
The August 9, 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway delivered intense competition, strategic pit work, and a surprise winner.
The upcoming Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway will feature a full field of 36 entries, including 35 full‑time competitors and an open slot for Josh Bilicki, while Austin Hill takes over the iconic No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing.
Ty Gibbs captures his maiden Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway amid a chaotic race that reshaped the playoff picture.
Toyota drivers dominated the Iowa Cup race, with Ty Gibbs taking victory and Christopher Bell climbing in the standings, while Tyler Reddick’s early wreck and Kyle Larson’s tumble reshaped the championship picture.
The latest NASCAR points standings reveal a dramatic reshuffle, with five competitors mathematically out of the 2026 title chase and a new top‑30 requirement setting the stage for a high‑stakes showdown at Richmond.
Ty Gibbs captured his second victory of the season at Iowa Speedway, moving to second in the standings and narrowing the gap behind Denny Hamlin, while the race reshaped the playoff cutoff with a razor‑thin 29‑point margin.
Ryan Blaney claimed pole position with a 23.474‑second lap, while Kyle Larson and Brad Keselowski faced unexpected setbacks, heralding a competitive NASCAR Cup Series event broadcast on USA Network.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway will feature a $11.23 million purse, live coverage on USA and HBO Max, and a competitive starting lineup led by Denny Hamlin in the points standings.
With the 2026 Iowa Corn 350 set for the penultimate race before The Chase, oddsmakers and data‑driven forecasts converge on Kyle Larson and a high‑risk underdog, while veteran William Byron seeks redemption.
The upcoming Iowa Corn 350 will feature a reduced chartered lineup, a unique qualifying format and a live broadcast on USA Network, marking a distinctive finale to the 2026 NASCAR season.
Qualifying and practice sessions at Iowa Speedway will set the stage for the Iowa Corn 350, with Connor Zilisch leading the metric scores and the race marking one of the final four points events of the regular season.
The 2026 Iowa Corn 350 will be the 23rd race of the NASCAR Cup Series season, featuring a unique qualifying format that pits all 30 drivers against each other on a single lap at Iowa Speedway.
The 36‑driver Iowa Corn 350 marks a critical playoff‑qualifying stop, featuring top contenders like Ty Gibbs, Carson Hocevar and a full field of chartered teams.
NASCAR confirms a full 36‑driver field for the 2026 Iowa Corn 350, with Austin Hill replacing Kyle Busch in the No. 33 car.
Jimmie Johnson is set to make his last NASCAR Cup Series start at the 2027 Daytona 500, driving the No. 48 for Legacy Motor Club. Recent social‑media hints from Lowe’s have reignited speculation about a possible partnership with Ally and Carvana, while the team prepares for an expanded lineup.
The 2026 season will see the Cup Series contest the Iowa Corn 350 in August and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series host the Pennzoil 250 in July, both featuring full fields and updated betting odds.
A decade‑old on‑track clash resurfaced online, drawing millions of views and sparking criticism of NASCAR's double standards, while drivers like Jeff Gordon and Samantha Busch reflect on personal legacies amid the sport's sparse off‑weeks.