Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol
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The narrative arc, drivers to watch, and race-weekend color.
Schedule, predictions, entry list, track history, fantasy, and betting angles.
TV & Start Time
What channel is the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol on?
The Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol airs on USA on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET, broadcast from Iowa Speedway. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule splits between FOX, FS1, TNT, NBC, USA, and Amazon Prime Video.
What time does the NASCAR Cup race start this race weekend?
The Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol ran on Sunday, August 9, 2026 with a 3:30 PM ET green flag on USA.
NR-Rating Track Rankings
| # | Driver | Elo Rating | Last Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 1656 | P33 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | 1646 | P3 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 1642 | P5 |
| 4 | Joey Logano | 1605 | P14 |
| 5 | Christopher Bell | 1595 | P2 |
| 6 | Chase Elliott | 1582 | P15 |
| 7 | William Byron | 1560 | P9 |
| 8 | Ty Gibbs | 1557 | P1 |
| 9 | Chase Briscoe | 1556 | P6 |
| 10 | Brad Keselowski | 1535 | P27 |
NR-Rating Predictions
Predictions powered by NR-Rating model (MAE: 8.5 positions)
Prediction Scorecard
Anduril 250: Model picked Chase Elliott at P1 → Actual P12
(1/5 top-5 hits)
37% top-5 hit rate across 13 races
History at Iowa Speedway
Cup Series data from 1949-2026 (3 races)
Recent Results
| Year | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol | Ty Gibbs |
| 2025 | Iowa Corn 350 | William Byron |
| 2024 | Iowa Corn 350 | Ryan Blaney |
All Results at This Track
Laps Led Leaders
| Driver | Total Laps Led |
|---|---|
| Ryan Blaney | 359 |
| William Byron | 141 |
| Christopher Bell | 115 |
| Chase Briscoe | 81 |
| Kyle Larson | 80 |
Track Type Tendencies
Iowa Speedway is a short track where driver skill and aggression take center stage. Passing requires contact, tempers run hot, and strategy around restarts and pit timing can make or break a race.
Short tracks historically produce the most lead changes and the closest finishes.
Fantasy
High laps-led totals at this track
Strong avg finish but no wins: lower ownership