Newton, Iowa. – June 16, 2024 – Anthony Holbrook
The 7/8-mile Iowa Speedway is prepared to Host History by running the Inaugural NASCAR Cup Series Race. The event sold out within a short time frame after race declaration.
Kyle Larson won the Inaugural pole position turning a lap time at 23.084 seconds. Riding shotgun will be Ryan Blaney, in addition to 80 personal fans including Blaney’s Iowan Born Mother in attendance at the hometown track.
Iowa Corn 350 Powered By Ethanol – Recap:
Stage 1
An AJ Allemndinger sliced tire invites a caution flag and a final pit prep for a 18 lap Stage shootout. Ryan Blaney pivots back to the front as Larson contest his lead with laps closing. The pole position duo will interchange the top position with Ryan Blaney ultimately taking charge with 10 laps remaining. Blaney wins the inaugural Stage at Iowa.
Iowa Corn 350 Powered By Ethanol – Results
Stage 1
1. Ryan Blaney
2. Kyle Larson
3. Daniel Suarez
4. William Byron
5. Josh Berry
6. Joey Logano
7. Corey LaJoie
8. Brad Keselowski
9. Chase Elliott
10. Kyle Busch
Iowa Corn 350 Powered By Ethanol – Recap:
Stage 2
Multiple race teams will suffer tire issues as yellow flags dictating lead changes. Michael McDowell, Zane Smith as well as Erik Jones and Daniel Hemric will be forced to pit respectfully to attend flat tires.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. profits from tire failures and recycled to lead the pack. Kyle Larson observes Wiliam Byron challenge Ricky Stenhouse for the top position. Aggressive driving allows Larson to sharp shoot under William Byron and Ricky Stenhouse vying for the lead.
Kyle Larson guards his post onward to claim Iowa Speedway Stage 2 honors!
Iowa Corn 350 Powered By Ethanol – Results:
Stage 2
1. Kyle Larson
2. Josh Berry
3. Chase Elliott
4. Ryan Blaney
5. Bubba Wallace
6. Denny Hamlin
7. Chris Buescher
8. Todd Gilliland
9. Brad Keselowski
10. Justin Haley
Iowa Corn 350 Powered By Ethanol – Recap:
Final Stage
Drivers’ including Chris Buescher, gamble and decline final Stage pit attention, in turn to upgrade track position.
Stage 2 winner Kyle Larson will receive a Chrome Bumper-Horn courtesy of Daniel Suarez as the final Stage restart green flag hoovers. Kyle Larson will endure most of the damage and attend an unscheduled pit appointment.
Josh Berry and Chris Buescher compete for the post as both drivers exchange the sought after position. Chris Buescher’s caution will slow down the pace, relinquishing the lead as tire struggles, force pit attention on Lap 260.
Complications continue for Kyle Bush as tire obstacles haunt the handling of his Camaro, establishing a Final Caution flag. Bush’s optimism of a profitable finish interrupted and limps behind the wall.
A game winning Two-Tire Pit service call, permits Ryan Blaney to attend back to the lead after caution flag released.
Ryan Blaney protects and collects Playoff Voucher whilst Christening the Inaugural Cup race at Iowa Speedway.
Iowa Corn 350 Powered By Ethanol – Results:
Final Stage
Pos | Driver
1. Ryan Blaney
2. William Byron
3. Chase Elliott
4. Christopher Bell
5. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
6. Joey Logano
8. Alex Bowman
9. Daniel Suarez
10. Brad Keselowski
11. Ross Chastain
12. Todd Gilliland
13. Justin Haley
14. Carson Hocevar
15. Martin Truex Jr
16. Noah Gragson
17. Bubba Wallace
18. Chris Buescher
19. Austin Dillon
20. Harrison Burton
21. Corey LaJoie
22. Tyler Reddick
23. Michael McDowell
24. Denny Hamlin
25. Ty Gibbs
26. John Hunter Nemechek
27. Ryan Preece
28. Chase Briscoe
29. Daniel Hemric
30. Austin Cindric
31. Zane Smith
32. Erik Jones
33. Kaz Grala
34. Kyle Larson
35. Kyle Busch
36. AJ Allmending
NASCAR Cup Series
Playoff Points Standings
(After Iowa Corn 350 Powered By Ethanol)
Pos | Driver | Wins | Playoff Points
1. Kyle Larson | 3 Wins | 23PP
2. Denny Hamlin | 3 Wins | 18PP
3. William Byron | 3 Wins | 16PP
4. Christopher Bell | 2 Wins | 16PP
5. Tyler Reddick | 1 Win | 8PP
6. Ryan Blaney | 1 Win | 7PP
7. Austin Cindric | 1 Win | 7PP
8. Chase Elliott | 1 Win | 6PP
9. Brad Keselowski | 1 Win | 5PP
10. Daniel Suarez | 1 Win | 5PP
11. Martin Truex Jr | +122
12. Ross Chastain | +71
13. Ty Gibbs | +70
14. Alex Bowman | +66
15. Chris Buescher | +27
16. Bubba Wallace | +6
— Playoff Cutline —
17. Joey Logano / -6
18. Kyle Busch / -31
19. Chase Briscoe / -44
20. Todd Gilliland / -97
NASCAR Cup Series navigates next to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for running of the annual:
USA TODAY 301
Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, 2:30 pm E.T.
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