NASCAR Cup Series<\/p>\n
Next Race: Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol<\/p>\n
The Place: Iowa Speedway<\/p>\n
Track Length: 0.875 Mile Asphalt Oval<\/p>\n
The Date: Sunday, August 3<\/p>\n
The Time: 3:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
The Purse: $9,797,935<\/p>\n
TV: USA Network, 3 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)<\/p>\n
Distance: 306.25 miles (350 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 70),<\/p>\n
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 210), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 350)<\/p>\n
NASCAR Xfinity Series<\/p>\n
Next Race: Hy-Vee Perks 250<\/p>\n
The Place: Iowa Speedway<\/p>\n
Track Length: 0.875 Mile Asphalt Oval<\/p>\n
The Date: Saturday, August 2<\/p>\n
The Time: 4:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
The Purse: $1,651,939<\/p>\n
TV: CW, 4 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)<\/p>\n
Distance: 218.75 miles (250 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60),<\/p>\n
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 250)<\/p>\n
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series<\/p>\n
Next Race: NCTS Race at Watkins Glen<\/p>\n
The Place: Watkins Glen International<\/p>\n
Track Length: 2.45 Mile Asphalt Road Course<\/p>\n
The Date: Friday, August 8<\/p>\n
The Time: 5 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
The Purse: $782,900<\/p>\n
TV: FS1, 5 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)<\/p>\n
Distance: 176.4 miles (72 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20),<\/p>\n
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 40), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 72)<\/p>\n
Where To Watch NASCAR This Weekend:<\/p>\n
Friday, August 1<\/p>\n
ARCA Race: Atlas 150 (FS1, MRN at 7 p.m. ET)<\/p>\n
Saturday, August 2<\/p>\n
NXS Practice & Kennametal Pole Qualifying (CW App at 11 a.m. ET)<\/p>\n
NCS Practice & Busch Light Pole Qualifying (truTV, MRN, SiriusXM at 1:30 p.m. ET)<\/p>\n
NXS Race: Hy-Vee Perks 250(CW Network, MRN, SiriusXM at 4:30 p.m. ET)<\/p>\n
Sunday, August 3<\/p>\n
NCS Race: Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol(USA Network, MRN, SiriusXM at 3:30 p.m. ET)<\/p>\n
NASCAR Cup Series<\/p>\n
Iowa Storylines and Insights:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This weekend marks the second running of a NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway (2024-2025).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0There are four races left in the NCS regular season: Iowa, Watkins Glen, Richmond and Daytona.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chase Elliott leads the regular season point standings by four points over William Byron; Chase Elliott won the 2022 Regular Season Championship.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The top four in the regular season points standings are separated by 20 points, the closest after 22 races since 2012 (17 points).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Hendrick Motorsports driver led the regular season point standings following each of the last 20 races (Ryan Blaney led the points following the first two race of the year).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The top-three drivers in 2025 regular season standings are all Hendrick Motorsports\u2019 drivers (Chase Elliott-first, William Byron-second and Kyle Larson-third), it\u2019s the seventh race this year that the top-three in regular season standings were all Hendrick Motorsports\u2019 drivers (2025 is the most races Hendrick held each of the top-three positions in points).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Playoff bubble is 42 points between Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece, the largest bubble of the season.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A driver pointed their way into the Playoffs from below the cutline this late into the season once in series history under the current points format (2017-2024) \u2013 Clint Bowyer was two points back after race 24 in 2019<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In every season of the Next Gen car (2022-2025), at least one driver won into the Playoffs from below the cutline in the final four races of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Last year, three drivers that were above the cutline at this point or later in the regular season ended up missing the Playoffs (Chris Buescher, Ross Chastain, Bubba Wallace).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Five of the last seven races on ovals in 2025 were won by drivers getting their first win of the season.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In the Playoff era (2014-2025), 40 of 45 races at short tracks were won by drivers above the Playoff cutline, the last driver to win from below the cut was Austin Dillon at Richmond last year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hendrick Motorsports is the only team with at least one car finishing in the top-10 in all 22 races in 2025.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hendrick Motorsports had at least one car finish inside the top-10 in the last 30 races, the longest streak by a team in the Next Gen car.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kyle Larson (four), Denny Hamlin (four) and Ryan Blaney (three) combined won 11 of the last 14 short-track races.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Denny Hamlin finished top-five in the last five races on short-tracks including a win at Martinsville and a second at Bristol in the two short-track races this year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Denny Hamlin\u2019s last finish outside the top-five on a short track was his 24th-place finish at Iowa last year, he started 12th but was running 34th by lap 32 and spent over 100 laps off the lead lap.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kyle Larson finished in the top-10 in the last five short-track races, tied for his longest top-10 streak on short-tracks.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The last time the pole winner won a short track race was Denny Hamlin in August 2019 at Bristol.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A different manufacturer won the last three short track races.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The last six short track winners were all over 30 years old.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The leader of the most laps went on to win six of the last nine short track races.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The last four short track races ended with a green flag run of at least 75 laps, the longest streak on short tracks since at least 1978.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hendrick Motorsports (five) and Joe Gibbs Racing (three) combined have won the pole for the last eight short track races.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing lead all teams with six wins each on short-tracks in the Next Gen car (19 Next Gen short track races)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 William Byron has led a lap in 13 of the first 16 races of the season but hasn\u2019t led in the last six.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chase Elliott is the only driver without a DNF in 2025.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2025 is the second straight season that Elliott completed all but one lap raced in the season entering the 23rd race of the year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chase Elliott\u2019s 726 points scored in 2025 is the fewest ever by the points leader after 22 races under the current points format (since 2011).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The eventual winner has not led before lap 124 in 16 of the last 20 short track races.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John Hunter Nemechek will make his 100th Cup start this weekend.\u00a0 Five drivers have won in their 100th start, most recently Erik Jones at Darlington in September 2019.<\/p>\n
NCS Clinch Scenarios Following Indianapolis Motor Speedway:<\/p>\n
Already Clinched<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following six drivers have clinched a spot in the 16-driver postseason field: Chase Elliott, William Byron, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Shane Van Gisbergen.<\/p>\n
Can Clinch Via Previous Wins<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Chase Elliott, William Byron, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe, Bubba Wallace, Joey Logano, Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric or Shane Van Gisbergen:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ryan Blaney: Would clinch with 23 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chase Briscoe: Would clinch with 40 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bubba Wallace: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joey Logano: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Tyler Reddick, Alex Bowman, Chris Buescher, Ryan Preece, Kyle Busch, Ty Gibbs or Josh Berry:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ryan Blaney: Would clinch with 48 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chase Briscoe: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bubba Wallace: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by AJ Allmendinger:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ryan Blaney: Would clinch with 41 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chase Briscoe: Would clinch with 55 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bubba Wallace: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Michael McDowell:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ryan Blaney: Would clinch with 38 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chase Briscoe: Would clinch with 54 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bubba Wallace: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by John Hunter Nemechek:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ryan Blaney: Would clinch with 36 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chase Briscoe: Would clinch with 52 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bubba Wallace: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Erik Jones (or another winless driver lower in the standings):<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ryan Blaney: Would clinch with 23 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chase Briscoe: Would clinch with 40 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bubba Wallace: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joey Logano: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
Can Clinch Via Win<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers would clinch on their win alone:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe, Bubba Wallace, Joey Logano, Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Josh Berry<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The following drivers could clinch with a win and help:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alex Bowman: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chris Buescher: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
NASCAR Xfinity Series<\/p>\n
Iowa Storylines and Insights:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This weekend marks the 22nd running of a NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway (2009-2019, 2024-2025).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Austin Hill suspended one race for intentionally wrecking Aric Almirola at Indianapolis; if granted a waiver, he will remain Playoff eligible but will enter the Playoffs with zero Playoff points.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Austin Dillon will drive the Richard Childress Racing #21 at Iowa in place of Austin Hill.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Iowa Speedway will be the third of five short track races this season.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Neither of the two short track winners this season will be racing at Iowa: Austin Hill suspended, Kyle Larson not on the entry list.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are five races left in the NASCAR Xfinity Series regular season and five Playoff spots remain open.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cousins Jeb Burton and Harrison Burton are separated by 10 points at the Playoff cut line, Jeb is in while Harrison is out.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Harrison Burton has been within 16 points of the Playoff cutoff after every race this season; his high was +16 after Atlanta-1 and his low was -16 after Sonoma.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The drivers from 12th-15th in the NXS Playoff standings are separated by 57 points, less than one race.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sheldon Creed gained 67 points to the cut in the last four races and is now 67 points ahead.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Taylor Gray gained 51 points to the cut in the last three races and is now 59 points ahead.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ryan Sieg gained 30 points to the cut in the last two races after losing 68 points in the previous three and is now 20 points out of a Playoff spot.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Connor Zilisch won the last three races, the first driver to win three straight since Noah Gragson won four straight in 2022.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Connor Zilisch can become third driver in series history to win four consecutive races \u2013 Sam Ard in 1983 and Noah Gragson in 2022.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Connor Zilisch became the youngest driver to win three straight races in NXS history \u2013 19y, 00m, 04d (previous was Austin Cindric).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Connor Zilisch became the youngest driver to win six NXS races \u2013 19y, 00m, 04d (previous was Joey Logano).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Connor Zilisch\u2019s nine straight top fives since returning from back injury is the longest top-five finish streak of the season; Zilisch is the youngest driver with more than five straight top-five finishes.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rookie Connor Zilisch leads the Xfinity Series with five wins this season and a 10.2 average finish.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JR Motorsports reached win #100 at Indianapolis, only three other teams won at least 100 NXS races (Joe Gibbs Racing-217, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing-138, Richard Childress Racing-100).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JR Motorsports had at least one car finish inside the top-five in a record 23 straight races.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JR Motorsports had at least one car finish Top 2 in 10 straight races; a Top 2 finish at Iowa would tie the all-time record.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JR Motorsports won 12 races this season with a series-record six different drivers, all six drivers won in the last 12 races.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JR Motorsports won seven of the last eight races this season.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ross Chastain will drive JR Motorsports\u2019 #9 car this weekend at Iowa Speedway. Ross Chastain and Carson Kvapil could become JR Motorsports\u2019 seventh different winner this season.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JR Motorsports is the third team all-time to win 12 or more times in the first 21 races of a season.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JR Motorsports\u2019 #88 won six races with three different driver\/crew chief combos this season.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chevrolet won the last 13 races this season, the longest winning streak by a manufacturer all-time.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chevrolet led 2,504 of 3,327 laps this season.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chevrolet won 19 of 21 races, the most all time by a manufacturer through 21 races in series history.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The most wins by a manufacturer in NXS history is 24 by Chevrolet in 1999 and 2022.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Toyota is winless in the last 13 races, their longest winless streak since the first NXS win in 2007.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The last 12 Iowa races were won by 11 different drivers; Christopher Bell is the only repeat winner, winning in 07\/2018 and 06\/2019.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are only two previous Iowa Xfinity Series winners on the entry list: Justin Allgaier \u2013 2018 & Sam Mayer \u2013 2024.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Four other drivers won in Trucks or ARCA at Iowa: Austin Dillon \u2013 Trucks 2010, Sheldon Creed \u2013 ARCA 2018, Brandon Jones \u2013 ARCA 2022, and Connor Zilisch \u2013 ARCA 2024.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jeremy Clements started 20 of 21 Xfinity Series races at Iowa all-time.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joe Gibbs Racing leads all teams at Iowa with eight poles, seven wins, 24 top fives, 2,114 laps led and nine stage wins.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joe Gibbs Racing and JR Motorsports have won eight of the last nine Iowa races.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The last four Iowa winners were under the age of 25.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eighteen of 21 Iowa races were won by drivers starting inside the Top 8.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eleven drivers on the entry list are making first Xfinity Series start at Iowa; five drivers have never raced at Iowa.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Justin Allgaier leads active drivers with six short track wins.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Justin Allgaier\u2019s 28 career wins are ninth on the all-time wins list and one away from tying Matt Kenseth.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Justin Allgaier leads all drivers with 11 top-five finishes and 685 laps led in 2025; both are his most in a season through 21 races.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Justin Allgaier won the Fastest Lap Award five times this season, no other driver has more than two.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Five crew chiefs got their first NXS win in 2025: Chad Haney at Atlanta, Sam McAulay at Darlington, Adam Wall at Bristol, Cory Shea at Mexico City & Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Pocono.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Five of the last 11 Iowa races went to overtime.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seven of the 21 races this season went to overtime. There hasn\u2019t been an overtime finish in the last eight races, the longest streak without an OT since Aug- Oct 2020.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Five races this year ended with a last lap pass. Seven of the last 11 races this season had a pass for the win in the final six laps.<\/p>\n
Rule regarding suspension and loss of Playoff points<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If competition officials grant a waiver for Playoff eligibility, in some circumstances that driver will forfeit any Playoff points accumulated in the regular season. Such a driver would start the Playoffs with a baseline maximum of 2,000 points in the re-set standings.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Playoff points would be forfeited if a waiver is granted after a suspension or if a driver chooses to skip a race. Playoff points would not be forfeited in the event of a medical absence, missing a race for the birth of a child or a family emergency, or if age restrictions prevent a driver from racing a full season.<\/p>\n
NXS Clinch Scenarios Following Indianapolis Motor Speedway:<\/p>\n
Already Clinched<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following three drivers have clinched a spot in the 12-driver postseason field: Justin Allgaier, Connor Zilisch, Austin Hill.<\/p>\n
Can Clinch Via Previous Wins<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Justin Allgaier, Connor Zilisch, Jesse Love, Austin Hill, Brandon Jones, Sammy Smith, Nicholas Sanchez:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brandon Jones: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sammy Smith: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nicholas Sanchez: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Daniel Dye:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Brennan Poole:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Would clinch with 29 points<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Josh Williams:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Would clinch with 8 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brandon Jones: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Jeremy Clements:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Would clinch with 1 point<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brandon Jones: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by William Sawalich:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brandon Jones: Would clinch with 39 points<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Matt DiBenedetto:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brandon Jones: Would clinch with 28 points<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Anthony Alfredo:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brandon Jones: Would clinch with 20 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sammy Smith: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Parker Retzlaff:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brandon Jones: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sammy Smith: Would clinch with 34 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nicholas Sanchez: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Kyle Sieg:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brandon Jones: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sammy Smith: Would clinch with 25 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nicholas Sanchez: Would clinch with 53 points<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Blaine Perkins:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brandon Jones: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sammy Smith: Would clinch with 24 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nicholas Sanchez: Would clinch with 52 points<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Ryan Ellis:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brandon Jones: Would clinch regardless of finish<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sammy Smith: Would clinch with 5 points<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nicholas Sanchez: Would clinch with 33 points<\/p>\n
Can Clinch Via Win<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers would clinch on their win alone:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesse Love, Brandon Jones, Sammy Smith, Nicholas Sanchez<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The following drivers could clinch with a win:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sam Mayer: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series<\/p>\n
Looking Ahead \u2013 Watkins Glen Storylines and Insights:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Next weekend will mark the seventh running of a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Watkins Glen International (1996-1999, 2000, 2021). The second of three road courses on the schedule this season.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The event will be the 17th race of the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series schedule, two races to go until the Playoffs (Richmond and Watkins Glen).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Corey Heim clinched the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Regular Season Championship with his third-place finish at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Heim has won the NCTS Regular Season Championship twice in his career (2023, 2025).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seven of 10 Playoff positions are now held by race winners with three to go in the regular season, every driver with a win is locked into the Playoffs. ThorSport Racing\u2019s Ty Majeski currently holds the 10th and final Playoff transfer spot on points, up +61 points on his teammate Jake Garcia in 11th.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Corey Heim has won six Xfinity Fastest Lap Awards this season; no other driver has more than two.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Austin Hill is the most recent Truck Series winner at WGI (2021).<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Four of the six previous NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races at Watkins Glen International have been from the pole or first starting position (66.7%); the most recent driver to win from the pole or first starting position was Austin Hill (8\/7\/2021).<\/p>\n
NCTS Clinch Scenarios Following Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park:<\/p>\n
Already Clinched<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following seven drivers have clinched a spot in the 10-driver postseason field: Corey Heim, Chandler Smith, Layne Riggs, Daniel Hemric, Tyler Ankrum, Stewart Friesen, Rajah Caruth.<\/p>\n
Can Clinch Via Points<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If there is a repeat winner or a win by a driver who cannot advance to the playoffs, the following drivers could clinch by being 56 points above the third winless driver in the standings.\u00a0 The same point requirements listed below would hold true if a new win comes from Grant Enfinger or Kaden Honeycutt.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grant Enfinger: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kaden Honeycutt: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If there is a new winner from Ty Majeski or another winless driver lower in the standings but still eligible to advance to the playoffs, the following drivers could clinch by being 56 points above the second winless driver in the standings.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grant Enfinger: Could only clinch with help<\/p>\n
Can Clinch Via Win<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following drivers would clinch on their win alone:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grant Enfinger, Kaden Honeycutt, Ty Majeski, Jake Garcia, Ben Rhodes, Giovanni Ruggiero, Tanner Gray, Connor Mosack, Matt Crafton, Andres Perez De Lara, Jack Wood, Matt Mills, Dawson Sutton, Spencer Boyd, Toni Breidinger, Frankie Muniz.<\/p>\n
NASCAR & Iowa, Etc.<\/p>\n
Historical and Significant Events at Iowa Speedway:<\/p>\n
Iowa Speedway is a state-of-the-art 7\/8 mile asphalt paved tri-oval race track and motorsports facility located in Newton, Iowa, 30 miles east of Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa Speedway also features a 1.3 mile road course.Conrad Clement and his family (former president of Featherlite Trailer company) recently bought US Motorsports Corp. which was the primary ownership group of the speedway.NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace designed and was a minority owner of the track.Iowa Speedway is modeled after Richmond Raceway and designed for year-round use and includes 25,000 permanent grandstand seats with a multi-tiered RV viewing area along the backstretch.\u00a0Iowa Speedway was designed as the first track in the world to protect fans and drivers through the use of SAFER barrier technology surrounding the entire perimeter of the track.\u00a0NASCAR announced in November 2013 that they purchased the speedway, one month later they named Jimmy Small track president.\u00a0David Hyatt, former president of MRN was named track president at the beginning of 2018.\u00a0Eric Peterson, NASCAR and Kansas Speedway executive, was appointed Iowa track president at the start of 2024.<\/p>\n
Iowa Speedway Important Dates:<\/p>\n
Broke Ground: June 2005Opened: September 2006\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0First Race: September 2006 \u2013 USAR Hooters Pro Cup won by Woody HowardFirst ARCA Race: October 2006 \u2013 won by Steve WallaceFirst NASCAR Race:\u00a0 May 2007 \u2013 K&N East \u2013West race (now ARCA) won by Joey LoganoFirst Indy Car Race:\u00a0 June 2007 \u2013 Won by Dario FranchittiFirst Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Race: July 2007First Xfinity Series Race: August 2009 won by Brad KeselowskiFirst Truck Race: September 2009 won by Mike SkinnerNASCAR purchases the speedway in November 2013October 2023 NASCAR announces that Iowa Speedway will host a Cup series race in 2024All four turns at Iowa were partially repaved in May 2024<\/p>\n
Latest Track News at Iowa Speedway:<\/p>\n
Country music sensation Corey Kent will bring high-octane energy to Iowa Speedway on Sunday, August 3, as part of the Busch Light Summer Music Series. The red dirt hitmaker will perform just before the green flag drops for the highly anticipated Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol NASCAR Cup Series race. Known for his dynamic performances and chart-topping hits such as \u201cWild As Her\u201d and \u201cThis Heart,\u201d Kent will deliver an electrifying show on the frontstretch that blends modern country with southern rock grit.NASCAR and Iowa Speedway announced that tickets are sold out for the NASCAR Cup Series\u2019 Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol race on Sunday, Aug. 3. It also announced that Iowa Corn will continue as the entitlement partner through a multi-year extension with The Fastest Short Track on the Planet.NASCAR is bringing high-octane excitement to the heart of downtown Des Moines with NASCAR\u2019s Iowa Fan Fest on Thursday July 31. This free community celebration will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. at Cowles Commons, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Fans of all ages are invited to enjoy an evening packed with racing-themed fun, local flavor, and exclusive experiences, including NASCAR driver appearances and free Deardorff Sweet Corn for the first 500 guests, provided by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Hy-Vee.Other Fan Fest highlights will include Show Cars by Chevrolet, Iowa Corn Trailer, Live DJ spinning music all evening, KIX 101.1 Horsepower Hour live radio broadcast, Interactive kids activities, Local food vendors.<\/p>\n
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