The race to the NASCAR Chase begins on Aug. 9 at Iowa.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns after a week off for the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway, the first of four August races to end the regular season.
Ryan Blaney is on the pole at a track that he drove to victory in 2024.
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Austin Cindric holds the final Chase spot coming into the race weekend by 38 points over Ryan Preece. Cindric starts 12th, while Preece begins from 35th.
Follow along with the Tennessean’s NASCAR race updates below:
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NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa live updates, highlights, live leaderboard for the Iowa Corn 350
LIVE LEADERBOARD: Full field leaderboard of NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350
Ryan Blaney on the pole; full NASCAR Cup Series Iowa starting lineup
The top 10:
Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing Ford
Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
Find the full starting lineup here.
NASCAR race radio coverage: How to listen to NASCAR Cup race at Iowa
The Iowa Corn 350 will be aired on the radio by the Motor Racing Network. MRN has affiliates all across the country, including 102.5-FM in Nashville, and their feed can also be streamed on NASCAR.com as well as the NASCAR app. The race can also be heard on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.
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NASCAR Iowa TV schedule, start time
Green Flag Time: Approx. 2:40 p.m. CT on Sunday, August 9
Track: Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile oval) in Newton, Iowa
Length: 350 laps, 306.25 miles
Stages: 70 laps, 140 laps, 140 laps
Radio: MRN (102.5-FM The Game in Nashville)
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.
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Jul 5, 2026; Joliet, Illinois, USA;NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) shakes hands with fans before the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Jul 5, 2026; Joliet, Illinois, USA;NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) shakes hands with fans before the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
(Mike Dinovo, Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 26: William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 26: William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet, is congratulated by his father, Bill Byron after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 26: William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet, celebrates with his crew after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron (24) eats corn after the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 on Aug. 3, 2025, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Byron (24) finished the race first.
(Ayrton Breckenridge/The Register)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron, driver of the #24 Raptor Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Newton, Iowa.
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Images)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron (24) does a burnout after the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 on Aug. 3, 2025, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Byron (24) finished the race first.
(Ayrton Breckenridge/The Register)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 25: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, greets fans as he walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Feb 16, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) reacts in victory lane after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 16: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Feb 16, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) reacts after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 16: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 21: William Byron, driver of the #24 Z HP Chevrolet, greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 21, 2024 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron is introduced before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Apr 28, 2024; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) drives down pit road after being involved in an accident during the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports
(Matthew O’Haren, Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron celebrates his win in NASCAR’s Cook Out 400, Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
(Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Mar 24, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) host the trophy after winning the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
(Michael C. Johnson, Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Mar 24, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) in victory lane after winning the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
(Michael C. Johnson, Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) reacts in victory lane after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) poses with the Daytona 500 trophy at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron takes the checkered flag to win the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.
(Nigel Cook/News-Journal)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron and Erin Blaney poses on the red carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
(Stephanie Amador / The Tennessean)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Nov 4, 2023; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron during qualifying for the NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Motorsports Wire)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Nov 4, 2023; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron during qualifying for the NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) looks at his trophy after winning the United Rentals Work United 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on March 12, 2023.
(Alex Gould/The Republic)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron celebrates after winning the AutoTrader EcoPark Automotive 400, Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.
(Michael C. Johnson, USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Aug 20, 2023; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) celebrates his victory in the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
(Rich Barnes, Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron watches one competitor qualify while another passes behind him at the Slinger Nationals on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Slinger Speedway in Slinger, Wisconsin.
(Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
May 14: William Byron celebrates after winning the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.
(David Yeazell, USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Mar 12, 2023; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) kisses his girlfriend Erin Blaney after winning the United Rentals Work United 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on March 12, 2023. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gould/The Republic
(Alex Gould, Alex Gould/The Republic)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron celebrates his victory of the United Rentals Work United 500 Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.
(Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron celebrates his victory in the Slinger Nationals on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Slinger Speedway in Slinger, Wisconsin.
(Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron gets ready for practice Monday, July 11, 2022, at Slinger Speedway in Slinger, Wisconsin, for the Slinger Nationals on Tuesday.
(Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Mar 20, 2022; Hampton, Georgia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron celebrates after winning the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron drives during the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway event on Lower Broadway in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
Aug 22, 2021; Brooklyn, Michigan, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) before the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
(Mike Dinovo, Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron celebrates after winning the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, August 29, 2020.
(News-Journal/Nigel Cook)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron is in his third season as a full-time Cup driver for Hendrick Motorsports. He won the NASCAR Xfinity Championship in 2017.
(Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY Sports)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron walks the red carpet before the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
(Larry McCormack / Tennessean.com)
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William Byron, NASCAR driver for Hendrick Motorsports in No. 24 Chevrolet car
William Byron’s car sits on Broadway before the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway event in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
(George Walker IV / Tennessean.com)
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