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Ty Gibbs won the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway after a pivotal two-tire pit call, fending off teammate Christopher Bell to claim his second Cup Series victory of the season. The win moves Gibbs to second in the standings, 103 points behind Denny Hamlin with three regular-season races left, and cements his pursuit of a first NASCAR championship.
Carson Hocevar's No. 77 NASCAR team diagnosed a likely valvetrain issue during Stage 1 at Iowa Speedway and signaled limited mid-race repair options, reflecting ongoing mechanical trouble for the car.
Ryan Blaney won the pole at Iowa Speedway with a 23.474-second lap in the No. 12 Penske Ford, edging Kyle Larson by 0.018 seconds; Joey Logano will start third in a Penske-Hendrick front row. Keselowski crashed on his second lap and will drop to the rear, with Tyler Reddick fifth, Ty Gibbs sixth, and Connor Zilisch eighth, his first top-ten on an oval. It’s Blaney’s 15th career pole and first at Iowa, and Zilisch’s first top-ten on an oval.
Carson Brown set the fastest lap in ARCA practice at Iowa Speedway with a 23.507-second lap (134.003 mph), followed by Tristan McKee and Isaac Kitzmiller as 33 drivers posted times in preparation for the JR&CO 150.
Tristan McKee earned the pole for the JR&CO 150 at Iowa Speedway, with Carson Brown, Isaac Kitzmiller, Thomas Annunziata and Jake Bollman rounding out the top five in qualifying.
NASCAR has changed its stage-ending rules: if a caution occurs within 10 laps of the end of Stage 1 or Stage 2, the stage is deemed official at the moment of caution and the leader returns to the start/finish line to receive the green and checkered flags, with the ensuing caution serving as the stage break. Points are paid out immediately and pit road opens as soon as safely possible. The rule, aimed at eliminating long stretches under caution and boosting green-flag action, is in effect starting this weekend at Iowa Speedway, with NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell praising fans for pushing the change.
NASCAR will implement a new stage-break procedure for its national series starting at Iowa: if a natural caution occurs in the final 10 laps of a stage, that stage is deemed official at the moment of the caution and the traditional caution process will then serve as the stage break.
William Byron surged to the top of the NASCAR Power Rankings after winning at Iowa Speedway, marking his first victory since the Daytona 500 and moving him to No. 1 in the series standings. The rankings reflect recent performances, with drivers like Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, and Kyle Larson also notable, though Larson had a poor finish at Iowa. The series faces upcoming races at Watkins Glen, with driver performances and standings continuing to fluctuate due to recent race outcomes.
William Byron won the NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway, leading 141 laps and reclaiming the points lead, while Chase Briscoe and Brad Keselowski also had strong finishes. Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher faced setbacks, with Larson finishing 28th and Buescher 22nd, impacting their playoff standings.
William Byron won his second NASCAR Cup Series race of the season at Iowa Speedway using a fuel-mileage strategy, marking his 15th career victory and moving into first place in the regular-season standings.
William Byron won the NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway, praising his team's fuel strategy and confidence. Chase Briscoe finished second after a recovery from an incident, while Brad Keselowski and Ryan Blaney also had strong showings. The race featured strategic pit stops, cautions, and driver reflections on their performances and challenges faced during the event.
The NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 will be held at Iowa Speedway on August 3, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. ET, and can be watched live on USA Network, with practice and qualifying races on CW and truTV. The event is part of the final four races of the season, featuring top drivers like Chase Elliott and William Byron, with multiple streaming options available including DirecTV, Fubo TV, Sling, and HBO Max.
The NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway features key playoff standings battles, with Chase Elliott leading and several drivers, including Ryan Blaney and Brad Keselowski, aiming for crucial wins and points to secure playoff spots. The race also highlights strategic challenges like playoff points and race control, with drivers aiming to control their playoff fate.
Chase Briscoe secured his sixth pole of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Iowa Speedway, showcasing his versatility across different track types, with a fast lap of 136.933 mph. His success is attributed to improved teamwork with crew chief James Small, and he will start at the front for the Iowa Corn 350. The qualifying results also highlight a tight battle for the Cup Series Regular Season Championship among William Byron, Chase Elliott, and Kyle Larson.
Chase Briscoe secured his sixth pole of the season at Iowa Speedway, the most by any driver this season, and will start at the front for the upcoming NASCAR Cup race, with William Byron and Kyle Larson also starting near the front.