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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.
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.
Ryan Blaney grabs pole for the Iowa Corn 350, setting the stage for a competitive showdown with championship contenders.
Despite leading laps in six of seven races, Christopher Bell remains winless, tying a historic record for runner‑up finishes as the Chase looms.
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.
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 NASCAR Cup Series delivered a high‑stakes showdown at Iowa Speedway, featuring pole‑sitter Ryan Blaney’s dominant practice form, intense battles for the lead, and a late‑stage maneuver by Christopher Bell that secured the maximum stage points.
Ty Gibbs won the 2026 NASCAR Cup race at Iowa by two tenths over Christopher Bell, while Ryan Blaney finished third and several drivers retired due to accidents.
Ty Gibbs captured his maiden NASCAR Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway, using a daring two‑tire stop to overtake Christopher Bell in the final laps and reshaping the season standings.
Ty Gibbs secured his second career NASCAR Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway, using a two‑tire pit stop to outmaneuver teammate Christopher Bell in a tightly contested finish.
Ty Gibbs claimed his second win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season at Iowa, using a two‑tire pit stop to outmaneuver Christopher Bell in the closing laps.
Ty Gibbs claimed his second career NASCAR Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway, outpacing Christopher Bell by 0.253 seconds after a strategic two‑tire pit stop and a late‑race battle.
Ty Gibbs edged teammate Christopher Bell by 0.253 seconds at Iowa Speedway, leveraging a two‑tire late‑race pit strategy after an early setback. The performance reshapes the championship picture and sets the stage for the upcoming Richmond Raceway event.
Ty Gibbs outmaneuvered Christopher Bell with a strategic two‑tire stop, clinching his second win of the NASCAR Cup Series season at Iowa. The race featured a dramatic late surge, a crash for Tyler Reddick, and a resilient performance by Denny Hamlin despite brake issues. The series now heads to Richmond Raceway for the next showdown.
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 outpitted teammate Christopher Bell in a strategic late‑race pit stop, claiming his second career NASCAR Cup win at Iowa Speedway by just 0.253 seconds.
Ty Gibbs captured his maiden NASCAR Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway, using a strategic two‑tire pit stop to outmaneuver teammate Christopher Bell in the final laps.
Ty Gibbs edged Christopher Bell by 0.253 seconds at Iowa Speedway, using a two‑tire pit strategy to overcome an early setback and move into second place in the championship.
Ty Gibbs captured his second career NASCAR Cup Series victory at Iowa Speedway, outpitting teammate Christopher Bell in a late‑race showdown that highlighted strategic pit work and a recovered jack mishap.
Ty Gibbs outmaneuvered Christopher Bell with a two‑tire pit stop in the final laps, clinching his second career NASCAR Cup win and moving into second place in the championship.
Ty Gibbs captured his second NASCAR Cup Series win of the season at Iowa Speedway, leveraging a daring late‑pit strategy that reshaped the race’s outcome.
Ty Gibbs overcame an early pit mishap to seize his second career NASCAR Cup win, edging teammate Christopher Bell by 0.253 seconds in a race that highlighted strategic tire management and points‑driven decision‑making.