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Ryan Blaney captures Inaugural Race in Iowa!

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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