William Byron Aims to Defend Title at Iowa Corn 350

The Iowa Corn 350 is set to take place at Iowa Speedway on Sunday, marking the first of four races remaining before the NASCAR Cup Series establishes its Chase field of 16 drivers. William Byron, who is the defending champion at this short track, will compete in the event scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.

This race features a unique format with 350 laps, a compromise between different preferences for lap counts. Last year, Byron secured victory by outpacing Chase Briscoe, while Ryan Blaney won the previous Iowa race in 2024, leading 201 laps.

As the series approaches the regular-season finale at Daytona, the standings are crucial, with drivers like Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski vying for top-16 positions. Notably, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, and Blaney have already qualified for the Chase, while the performance of Hendrick Motorsports drivers has been under scrutiny, as they have struggled to secure top finishes recently.