NASCAR Cup Series Returns to Iowa for Corn 350

The NASCAR Cup Series is set to return to Iowa Speedway this weekend for the Corn 350 after a week-long break, as the championship race intensifies.

Denny Hamlin currently leads the standings with an 86-point margin over Tyler Reddick, having dominated the season by leading significantly more laps than his competitors. The series follows an exciting Brickyard 400, where Corey Heim claimed his second victory after overcoming challenges from Christopher Bell and Joey Logano.

The Iowa Corn 350 will take place on August 8 and 9, 2026, marking its third consecutive year at the venue. Fans can watch practice and qualifying on USA Network and truTV, while race coverage will be available on HBO Max. The weekend will also include support races from the ARCA Menards Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, featuring Carson Brown's series debut.