The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the track for the Iowa Corn 350 on Aug. 9 at Iowa Speedway, with Ryan Blaney on the pole.
Ford claimed three of the top four spots in qualifying, including Joey Logano (third) and Brad Keselowski (fourth). Keselowski crashed on his second qualifying lap, but his team worked to repair the primary car.
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Denny Hamlin will start 29th after facing brakes issues during the day of practice and qualifying, while Chase Elliott will start 32nd after a slow qualifying lap following a practice spin.
Ryan Preece needs a strong August to make the Chase, but will start the Iowa race on the last row.
Here’s the full starting lineup and TV information for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Iowa.
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NASCAR Iowa TV schedule, start time for the Iowa Corn 350
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Green Flag Time: Approx. 2:40 p.m. CT on Sunday, August 9
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Track: Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile oval) in Newton, Iowa
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Length: 350 laps, 306.25 miles
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Stages: 70 laps, 140 laps, 140 laps
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Radio: MRN (102.5-FM The Game in Nashville)
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Streaming: HBO MAX app for full broadcast feed and in-car cameras (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)
The Iowa Corn 350 will be broadcast nationally on USA Network. Other streaming options for the race include HBO MAX for the full broadcast and in-car cameras for each driver.
Iowa Corn 350 starting lineup
Row 1
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1. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
2. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 2
3. Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
4. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing Ford
Row 3
5. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
6. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Row 4
7. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
8. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Row 5
9. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
10. Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
Row 6
11. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
12. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford
Row 7
13. Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
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14. Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Row 8
15. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford
16. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 9
17. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
18. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 10
19. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
20. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Row 11
21. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
22. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Row 12
23. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
24. Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
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Row 13
25. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
26. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
Row 14
27. Chris Buescher, No. 17 RFK Racing Ford
28. Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota
Row 15
29. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
30. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 16
31. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
32. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Row 17
33. Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
34. Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet
Row 18
35. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
36. Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet
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