The NASCAR Cup Series Iowa race weekend begins with Iowa Corn 350 qualifying on Aug. 8.
The final off week of the season was a reset ahead of the final month of the regular season before the Chase begins in September.
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Austin Cindric leads Ryan Preece by 38 points for the final Chase spot heading into Iowa.
Denny Hamlin has an 84-point advantage for the Chase’s top seed with four races to go.
Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Iowa Speedway.
What channel is qualifying on today for the NASCAR Cup race at Iowa?
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Qualifying time: 3:10 p.m. Eastern/2:10 p.m. Central on Aug. 8 (practice begins at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT)
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TV: truTV | Radio: SiriusXM and IMS Radio
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Streaming: HBO MAX; NASCAR.com and SiriusXM for audio (subscription required)
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Track: Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile oval) in Newton, Iowa
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
DOVER, DELAWARE – MAY 17: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Freightliner Ford, on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17, 2026 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
DOVER, DELAWARE – MAY 17: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Freightliner Ford, on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17, 2026 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 27: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Menards/Quaker State Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 27: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Menards/Quaker State Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
(Logan Riely, Getty Images)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 27: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Menards/Quaker State Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
(Logan Riely, Getty Images)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 27: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Menards/Quaker State Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Feb 13, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) reacts after winning Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – SEPTEMBER 28: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Menards/Moen Ford, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Getty Images)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 11: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 MenardsLibman Ford, greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 11, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric is introduced before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) sparks while entering the pits during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Jun 2, 2024; Madison, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) poses for a photo after winning the NASCAR: Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter at World Wide Technology Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports
(Joe Puetz, Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Jun 2, 2024; Madison, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) celebrates after winning the NASCAR: Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter at World Wide Technology Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports
(Joe Puetz, Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Jun 2, 2024; Madison, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) celebrates after winning the NASCAR: Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter at World Wide Technology Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports
(Joe Puetz, Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Jun 2, 2024; Madison, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) poses for a photo after winning the NASCAR: Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter at World Wide Technology Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports
(Joe Puetz, Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Jun 2, 2024; Madison, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) exits turn four during the NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter at World Wide Technology Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports
(USA TODAY)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
May 19, 2024; North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) pit crew try to repair the race car during the All Star Open race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Sep 3, 2023; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) on pit road prior to the NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
(Motorsports Wire)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) looks at a hat with a long bill that he was handed to sign Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, ahead of the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Tyler Ward/For IndyStar)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Austin Cindric celebrates winning the Daytona 500 on February 20, 2022.
(David Tucker, Daytona Beach News-Journal)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, during an event to honor past IndyCar and NASCAR winners at this track.
(Robert Scheer/IndyStar)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) waits in his car Saturday, July 30, 2022, during practice for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Feb 20: Austin Cindric celebrates after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
(Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY Sports)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Austin Cindric during the winning Daytona 500 car induction at the Motorsports Hall of Fame at Daytona International Speedway, Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
(Nigel Cook/News-Journal)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Austin Cindric (22) waves his fist in the air as he celebrates his Pennzoil 150 win Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Sam Owens/IndyStar)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Feb 20, 2022; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) celebrates winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
(John David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Feb 20, 2022; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) celebrates winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
(John David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Austin Cindric (22) and his crew celebrate after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Jenna Watson/IndyStar)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Austin Cindric (22) celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Jenna Watson/IndyStar)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Austin Cindric (22) celebrates on Victory Circle on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, after winning the Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Bob Goshert/For IndyStar)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Austin Cindric (22) gets into his car Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, ahead of qualifications for the Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Jenna Watson/IndyStar)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Cindric (22) checks his phone prior to the Tennessee Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Saturday, June 19, 2021.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Cindric (22) holds his hat over his heart during the National Anthem before the Tennessee Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Saturday, June 19, 2021.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Cindric (22) is towed away after a crash during the Tennessee Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Saturday, June 19, 2021.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Mar 13, 2021; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Cindric (22) celebrates after winning the Xfinity Series LS Tractor 200 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
(Joe Camporeale, Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Austin Cindric holds a steak in Victory Lane next to his trophy, Saturday February 13, 2021 after winning the Xfinity What’s for Dinner 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
(David Tucker/News Journal)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Austin Cindric (22) reacts to winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Henry 180, Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Elkhart Lake, Wis. Road America.
(Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Austin Cindric celebrates in victory lane after winning the Xfinity UNOH 188 at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, August 15, 2020. [N-J/Nigel Cook]
(NigelCook)
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Austin Cindric, NASCAR driver in No. 2 Ford car for Team Penske
Austin Cindric (22) winner of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Henry 180 is interviewed following his win, Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Elkhart Lake, Wis. Road America.
(Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)
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