NASCAR Iowa: Watch, Lineup, Start Time, Live Stream, Race Preview for Iowa Corn 350

A Unique Summer in Iowa and the Pressure of the NASCAR Playoffs

In the heartland of America, there is a certain charm to the state of Iowa. Known for its vast cornfields and agricultural roots, Iowa offers a glimpse into the simplicity and tranquility of traditional American life. However, this weekend's Iowa Corn 350 at the Iowa Speedway brings a different kind of energy, as the NASCAR Cup Series faces intense pressure in the final stretch of the regular season.

With just four races remaining in the regular season, the playoff spots are becoming increasingly competitive. Currently, only three playoff positions are available on points for drivers who have yet to secure a win. This adds an extra layer of tension, especially after last week’s race at Indianapolis, where Bubba Wallace made a dramatic shift from being the last driver above the playoff cut line to winning the Brickyard 400 and securing his place among the 16 drivers vying for the Cup championship.

Key Details About the Iowa Corn 350

The Iowa Corn 350 will take place on Sunday, August 3, at 3:30 p.m. ET at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. The race can be viewed on USA Network or streamed live via Fubo (start watching, save $20!).

Qualifying results show Chase Briscoe continuing his impressive streak by earning his sixth pole of the 2025 season with a lap time of 23.004 seconds (136.933 MPH). While Briscoe will lead the field to the green flag, Kyle Busch will start from the 37th position after a hard crash during practice.

Starting Lineup

Here are the drivers set to compete:

• 19 - Chase Briscoe

• 24 - William Byron

• 5 - Kyle Larson

• 2 - Austin Cindric

• 6 - Brad Keselowski

• 12 - Ryan Blaney

• 77 - Carson Hocevar

• 9 - Chase Elliott

• 16 - A.J. Allmendinger

• 7 - Justin Haley

• 11 - Denny Hamlin

• 21 - Josh Berry

• 71 - Michael McDowell

• 22 - Joey Logano

• 23 - Bubba Wallace

• 48 - Alex Bowman

• 20 - Christopher Bell

• 3 - Austin Dillon

• 41 - Cole Custer

• 54 - Ty Gibbs

• 88 - Shane van Gisbergen (R)

• 45 - Tyler Reddick

• 38 - Zane Smith

• 35 - Riley Herbst (R)

• 43 - Erik Jones

• 99 - Daniel Suarez

• 17 - Chris Buescher

• 1 - Ross Chastain

• 42 - John Hunter Nemechek

• 47 - Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

• 4 - Noah Gragson

• 10 - Ty Dillon

• 60 - Ryan Preece

• 34 - Todd Gilliland

• 51 - Cody Ware

• 66 - Joey Gase

• 8 - Kyle Busch

Storyline to Watch

One of the most compelling storylines heading into the Iowa Corn 350 is the battle for the final playoff spot. Bubba Wallace's victory at the Brickyard 400 has shifted the dynamics, leaving Ryan Preece now 42 points below the cut line. Preece is now in a direct competition with his RFK Racing teammate, Chris Buescher, for the final available playoff spot.

Other drivers like Kyle Busch, Ty Gibbs, and A.J. Allmendinger face a tough road, as they are currently behind the cut line and may need a race win to have any chance of making the playoffs.

Other NASCAR News

Stewart Friesen, a driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, suffered serious injuries in a crash while racing dirt modifieds in Quebec. He is currently undergoing multiple surgeries and is expected to be out of action indefinitely.

Austin Hill, an Xfinity Series driver, received a one-race suspension for intentionally wrecking Aric Almirola at Indianapolis. His place will be filled by Austin Dillon this weekend.

Kaulig Racing has also made a driver change, releasing Josh Williams and replacing him with Carson Hocevar for the No. 11 Chevrolet.

NASCAR is also expected to return to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026, as the Mexico City race has been dropped from the schedule due to conflicts with the FIFA World Cup.

Pick to Win

William Byron remains a strong contender for the Iowa Corn 350. With a history of success at the track, including a Truck Series win in 2016 and an Xfinity win in 2017, Byron is still seen as a potential winner before the playoffs begin. However, he has faced some challenges recently, including three DNFs in his last five starts.