The NASCAR Cup Series returned to Iowa Speedway on Sunday for the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol, with Ryan Blaney leading the field to green after earning his third pole position of the 2026 season.
As the race enters its final stage, Christopher Bell has emerged as the driver to beat after winning Stage 2 and leading the majority of the race’s middle portion. Ryan Blaney claimed the Stage 1 victory after leading all 70 laps from the pole.
Several championship contenders have already seen their afternoons unravel.
Tyler Reddick’s day ended just four laps into the race after contact with Erik Jones sent both drivers hard into the outside wall in Turn 1. Reddick was credited with a 36th-place finish, his second DNF of the season, while Jones finished 35th.
Carson Hocevar has also battled through one of his toughest races of the season. The No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet developed mechanical issues early, forcing multiple unscheduled pit stops before Hocevar spun entering Turn 4 during Stage 2. Despite running laps down for much of the afternoon, the Michigan native remained on track as his team attempted to salvage points.
The race has also featured several other incidents, including Shane van Gisbergen’s spin after a restart and a multi-car crash involving Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman that significantly altered the complexion of the race.
This story will be updated throughout Sunday’s race with stage results, major incidents and the official finishing order once the checkered flag flies.
Current Stage Winners
- Stage 1: Ryan Blaney
- Stage 2: Christopher Bell
Official Finishing Order
Will be updated once the race concludes.
Key Moments So Far
- Ryan Blaney led every lap of Stage 1 from the pole.
- Christopher Bell won Stage 2 after taking control of the race.
- Tyler Reddick and Erik Jones crashed on Lap 4, ending both of their races.
- Carson Hocevar battled ongoing mechanical issues, multiple unscheduled pit stops and a spin while continuing to run.
- Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman were among the drivers involved in a significant Stage 2 incident.
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