Is There a NASCAR Race Today? TV Schedule & How to Watch the Iowa Corn 350

NASCAR fans tuning in this weekend may be wondering whether there’s a Cup Series race on today.

Is There a NASCAR Race Today?

Yes! The NASCAR Cup Series returns after last weekend’s off week with the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol on Sunday (August 9) at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa.

Here’s everything you need to know, including the start time, TV channel, streaming options and this week’s NASCAR schedule.

What Time Does the NASCAR Race Start Today?

The green flag for the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol is scheduled for approximately 3:40 p.m. ET (2:40 p.m. CT).

The race consists of 350 laps (306.25 miles) around the 0.875-mile Iowa Speedway oval.

What Channel Is the NASCAR Race on Today?

The race airs live on USA Network.

Fans can also stream the race on HBO Max, which includes the full broadcast feed and in-car cameras (subscription required). Audio coverage is available on MRN Radio, NASCAR.com, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).

NASCAR TV Schedule for Sunday, August 9

3:00 p.m. ET — NASCAR Cup Series Pre-Race, USA Network

3:30 p.m. ET — Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol, USA Network

6:30 p.m. ET — NASCAR Cup Series Post-Race, USA Network

7:00 p.m. ET — NASCAR Americana: Episode 1, “Rebel Roots,” USA Network

How to Watch NASCAR Without Cable

Fans without cable can watch USA Network through live TV streaming services including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, and DirecTV, many of which offer free trials for eligible new subscribers.

Who Is in Today’s Race?

36 drivers are participating in the race, per The Tennessean.

Row 1

1. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford

2. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 2

3. Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford

4. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing Ford

Row 3

5. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota

6. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Row 4

7. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

8. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Row 5

9. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

10. Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota

Row 6

11. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

12. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford

Row 7

13. Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford

14. Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford

Row 8

15. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford

16. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 9

17. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford

18. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 10

19. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

20. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Row 11

21. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota

22. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Row 12

23. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

24. Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Row 13

25. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

26. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota

Row 14

27. Chris Buescher, No. 17 RFK Racing Ford

28. Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota

Row 15

29. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

30. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 16

31. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

32. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 17

33. Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

34. Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet

Row 18

35. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford

36. Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet

Who Won the Iowa Corn 350 Last Year?

William Byron won the 2025 Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway.

Watch highlights from last year’s race…

What is the NASCAR schedule coming up?

• Aug. 15: Cook Out 400, Richmond Raceway (6 p.m., USA Network)
• Aug. 23: Dollar Tree 301, New Hampshire Motor Speedway (2 p.m., USA Network)
• Aug. 29: Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona International Speedway (6:30 p.m., NBC)
• Sept. 6: Southern 500, Darlington Raceway (4 p.m., USA Network)
• Sept. 13: Enjoy Illinois 300, World Wide Technology Raceway (2 p.m., USA Network)
• Sept. 19: Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Bristol Motor Speedway (6:30 p.m., USA Network)
• Sept. 27: Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Speedway (2 p.m., USA Network)
• Oct. 4: South Point 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (4:30 p.m., USA Network)
• Oct. 11: Bank of America 400, Charlotte Motor Speedway (2 p.m., USA Network)
• Oct. 18: Freeway Insurance 500, Phoenix Raceway (2 p.m., USA Network)
• Oct. 25: YellaWood 500, Talladega Superspeedway (1 p.m., NBC)
• Nov. 1: Xfinity 500, Martinsville Speedway (1 p.m., NBC)
• Nov. 8: NASCAR Cup Series Championship race, Homestead-Miami Speedway (2 p.m., NBC)

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