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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.
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.
Ty Gibbs claimed his second NASCAR Cup Series win of the season at Iowa Speedway, outpacing Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney in a race defined by strategic stage points and surprise performances.
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.
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 heads the betting board for the August 9 Iowa Corn 350, while a deep field of drivers including Joey Logano and Christopher Bell vie for podium spots.
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.
Four‑time F1 champion Max Verstappen is reportedly considering a switch to NASCAR, a move that could reshape the series and highlight Project 91's role in attracting global talent.
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.
Justin Allgaier, a six‑time race winner and points leader in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, discusses his approach to punctuality, the frustrations of race‑weekend logistics, and the personal growth he finds in solitude, while reflecting on his admiration for Senna and the importance of being well‑rounded behind the wheel.
Front Row Motorsports is focusing on Todd Gilliland, Noah Gragson and Zane Smith as they prepare for the final Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway before the playoffs.
Goodyear's specially engineered left‑side Racing Eagle tire, designed for Iowa Speedway's high‑speed, heavy‑load conditions, will make its Cup Series debut in August 2026 after successful tests with top drivers.
NASCAR confirms a full 36‑driver field for the 2026 Iowa Corn 350, with Austin Hill replacing Kyle Busch in the No. 33 car.
Denny Hamlin leads the championship after the Indianapolis race, with the top 16 drivers locked into the playoffs and the battle for the final spots intensifying.
Justin Marks discusses the potential for Max Verstappen to join NASCAR through Trackhouse Racing's Project 91 program, which has featured notable drivers like Kimi Raikkonen and Shane van Gisbergen. Marks acknowledges challenges but does not rule out Verstappen's future involvement, citing his interest in various racing types. The program's upcoming races remain uncertain, with Kevin Magnussen's San Diego race possibly being the only one in 2026.
After a three‑year stint with Front Row Motorsports, Chandler Smith is poised to leave the Truck Series for a fresh challenge, while teammate Layne Riggs eyes a fourth season and Austin Hill looms as the leading candidate to fill Kyle Busch’s Cup seat.
Chandler Smith’s impressive 2026 Truck Series performance has sparked speculation about a future Cup Series seat, as he eyes a strategic move to Richard Childress Racing.