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Briscoe Clinches Pole for Iowa Corn 350 as Bubba Wallace Ends Winless Streak
2 Aug
Summary
- Chase Briscoe takes pole position for Iowa Corn 350
- Bubba Wallace wins 2025 Brickyard 400, his first Cup Series victory since 2022
- Iowa Speedway hosts second Cup Series race on August 3, 2025
As the NASCAR Cup Series enters the final stretch before the playoffs, the focus shifts to the 2025 Iowa Corn 350 at the Iowa Speedway on August 3. This will be the second time the Cup Series has raced at the Iowa Speedway, with Ryan Blaney defending his title from last year's inaugural event.
Qualifying for the Iowa Corn 350 took place on August 2, and it was Chase Briscoe who emerged victorious, outpacing Hendrick Motorsports' William Byron to claim his sixth pole position of the season. Briscoe, a Joe Gibbs Racing driver, has been on a roll lately, overcoming a challenging start to climb into the top 10 in the playoff standings.
The Cup Series arrives in Iowa fresh off the 2025 Brickyard 400, where Bubba Wallace finally broke through for his first victory since 2022, ending a 100-race winless streak. Wallace's triumph at the Brickyard was a feel-good moment for the sport, and he'll look to carry that momentum into the Iowa Corn 350.
The Iowa Corn 350 promises to be an exciting event, with the Cup Series returning to the state of Iowa for the second time in as many years. Fans can expect a thrilling race as drivers jockey for position and valuable playoff points in the final stretch before the postseason begins.
