Iowa Corn 350

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Iowa Corn 350
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NASCAR Cup Series
Venue Iowa Speedway
Location Newton, Iowa, United States
Corporate sponsor Iowa Corn
First race2024
Distance306.25 mi (492.862 km) [1]
Laps350
Stage 1: 70
Final 2 stages: 140 each
Circuit information
SurfaceAsphalt
Length0.875 mi (1.408 km)
Turns4

The Iowa Corn 350 (currently known for sponsorship reasons 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]

Contents

Ryan Blaney is the defending race winner.

History

The races held here will replace the Pala Casino 400 due to planned construction at the Auto Club Speedway. [5] 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. [6]

Past winners

YearDateNo.DriverTeamManufacturerSponsorRace DistanceRace TimeAverage Speed
(mph)
ReportRef
LapsMiles (km)
2024 June 1612 Ryan Blaney Team Penske Ford Advance Auto Parts 350306.25 (492.862)2:58:37102.874 Report [7]

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