Iowa Corn 350

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Iowa Corn 350 powered by Ethanol
NASCAR Cup Series
VenueIowa Speedway
LocationNewton, Iowa, United States
Corporate sponsorIowa Corn[1]
First race2024
Distance306.25 mi (492.862 km)
Laps350
Stage 1: 70
Final 2 stages: 140 each
Most wins (driver)Ryan Blaney
William Byron (1)
Most wins (team)Team Penske
Hendrick Motorsports (1)
Most wins (manufacturer)Ford
Chevrolet (1)
Circuit information
SurfaceAsphalt
Length0.875 mi (1.408 km)
Turns4

The Iowa Corn 350 (officially known as the Iowa Corn 350 powered by Ethanol) is a NASCAR Cup Series stock car race held at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa.[2] It was NASCAR Cup Series' first race at Iowa Speedway and first race in the state of Iowa.[3][4]

William Byron is the defending race winner, having won it in 2025.

History

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Prior to 2024, NASCAR's lower two series, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, had races held at the track from 2009 (Trucks)/2011 (O'Reilly) until 2019;[5][6] the races were removed from both series' 2020 calendars as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic-induced realignment, and did not return for either series' 2021 calendar.[7] Initially, there were no plans of hosting the Cup Series at the track, due to lack of room in the schedule;[8] following a management change in 2018, expansion plans were drawn up in order to make the track as part of the Cup Series calendar.[9]

When Iowa Speedway finally became part of the Cup calendar in 2024, it replaced the Pala Casino 400 due to planned construction at the Auto Club Speedway.[10] It was a late decision to race at Iowa Speedway as NASCAR were in discussions to race at Montreal, but no deal was made in time.[11] The Xfinity Series also returned to the track with the Hy-Vee PERKS 250, although the Truck Series did not.

The inaugural running of the race, held under the lights on Father's Day, featured Ryan Blaney winning a wild race plagued by tire issues, as the turns were repaved.[12][13]

Past winners

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Year Date No. Driver Team Manufacturer Race Distance Race Time Average Speed
(mph) 		Report Ref
Laps Miles (km)
2024 June 16 12 Ryan Blaney Team Penske Ford 350 306.25 (492.862) 2:58:37 102.874 Report [14]
2025 August 3 24 William Byron Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 350 306.25 (492.862) 3:17:47 92.905 Report [15]
2026 August 9 Report

References

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  1. ^ "NASCAR Cup Series race named Iowa Corn 350, powered by Ethanol". Jayski's Silly Season Site. December 4, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  2. ^ Long, Dustin (December 4, 2023). "2024 Cup race at Iowa Speedway sold out". NBC Sports.
  3. ^ Fjeld, Jonathan (December 4, 2023). "Iowa Speedway to host first NASCAR Cup Series race in 2024". The Racing Experts.
  4. ^ "NASCAR Cup Series race named Iowa Corn 350, powered by Ethanol". Jayski's Silly Season Site. December 4, 2023.
  5. ^ Gray, Rob (August 20, 2008). "New race spurs seating expansion". The Des Moines Register. pp. 3C, 4C. Archived from the original on March 23, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. ^ Gray, Rob (December 18, 2008). "NASCAR Truck Series comes rolling into Iowa". The Des Moines Register. pp. 1C, 2C. Archived from the original on March 23, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  7. ^ Hyde, Troy (November 2, 2020). "Iowa Speedway has no imminent plans to close". Newton Daily News. Archived from the original on March 23, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  8. ^ Miller, Bryce (May 15, 2014). "NASCAR's Brian France: All-Star event, Trucks on dirt possible in Iowa". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  9. ^ Leistikow, Chad (May 31, 2019). "Leistikow: Iowa Speedway eyes 'best opportunity ever' to land NASCAR Cup Series race". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  10. ^ Bromberg, Nick (October 3, 2023). "NASCAR adds Iowa Speedway to 2024 Cup Series schedule". Yahoo! Sports.
  11. ^ Pockrass, Bob (October 3, 2023). "NASCAR adds Iowa Speedway to 2024 Cup Series schedule". FOX Sports.
  12. ^ "Iowa Speedway repave: What it looks like, what it means for race weekend". June 13, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  13. ^ "Ryan Blaney wins inaugural Cup race at Iowa, scores first 2024 victory". NASCAR. June 16, 2024. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  14. ^ "2024 Iowa Corn 350". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  15. ^ "2025 Iowa Corn 350". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
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