Chase Briscoe earned the pole position for Sunday’s Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway after posting the fastest qualifying lap on August 3. This marks Briscoe’s sixth pole this season, demonstrating significant improvement following only two poles in his previous four full-time NASCAR Cup Series campaigns. His top qualifying time of 23.004 seconds, reaching 136.933 mph, highlights his strong pace going into the race.

Starting Lineup Overview for the Iowa Corn 350 Race

William Byron will start alongside Briscoe on the front row, securing the outside pole for the 350-lap event. Behind them, Kyle Larson and Austin Cindric will fill out the second row in third and fourth positions. Brad Keselowski, who qualified fifth, will share the third row with his Ford teammate, Ryan Blaney, a previous winner at Iowa earlier this season. The remainder of the top 10 includes Carson Hocevar, Chase Elliott, AJ Allmendinger, and Justin Haley.

Qualifying and Race Day Details

Of the 37 drivers entered, all except Kyle Busch participated in qualifying. Busch suffered a wreck during practice and is expected to use a backup car for the race. The Iowa Corn 350, powered by Ethanol, is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, with live coverage provided by the USA Network.

Significance of Briscoe’s Pole and What to Expect at Iowa Speedway

Briscoe’s continued success in qualifying indicates he is a strong contender for Sunday’s race, potentially altering the competitive dynamics at Iowa Speedway. With momentum from consecutive poles, Briscoe could capitalize on his qualifying speed to lead the pack and vie for his first win of the season. The race’s outcome will be closely watched, especially given the presence of seasoned drivers like Byron, Larson, and Keselowski in the top starting positions. This event could also impact the overall standings as the NASCAR Cup Series moves deeper into its schedule.