NASCAR Cup Series Returns to Iowa Speedway with Star-Studded Field

The NASCAR Cup Series is back at Iowa Speedway this weekend for the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol, with 36 drivers entered in Sunday's race. The field features all of the sport's biggest stars, including Denny Hamlin, who leads the championship standings, and several drivers who have emerged as contenders in recent weeks.

These include Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar, both of whom have had strong performances in recent races. Unlike some earlier events this season, no open entries have been added to the field, meaning all 36 chartered teams will be competing.

The event is one of the most important stops of the regular season, with only a handful of races remaining before the postseason. Every point becomes increasingly valuable as the playoffs draw closer, making Iowa's performance crucial for teams looking to make the cut.