Carson Kvapil claims victory at NASCAR O'Reilly Iowa race in overtime
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Carson Kvapil won the NASCAR O'Reilly Iowa race on August 9, 2026, marking his second consecutive victory in the series. The race shifted dramatically with a caution flag when five laps remained, allowing Kvapil to overtake his JR Motorsports teammate Ross Chastain during the first overtime restart. Chastain had been leading but spun his tires, enabling Kvapil to move ahead for the win. This victory follows Kvapil's first NASCAR O'Reilly Series win earlier this season, highlighting a strong period for the young driver.
- •Carson Kvapil secured a win at Iowa Speedway.
- •Chastain led most of the race but spun on a restart.
- •The race featured a caution with five laps remaining.
- •Kvapil's victory marks his second consecutive win.
- •He previously captured his first series victory this season.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Carson Kvapil wins NASCAR O'Reilly race at Iowa in August 2026
- 1:06 AMRacer — Kvapil claims second straight O’Reilly Series win in overtime at Iowa
- 12:17 AMMotorsport.com — Carson Kvapil wins NASCAR O'Reilly Iowa race after chaotic overtime restart
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Carson Kvapil wins NASCAR O'Reilly Iowa race after chaotic overtime restart
"It took Carson Kvapil 64 races to earn his first NASCAR O’Reilly Series victory, but he has now won back-to-back after triumphing at Iowa Speedway. JR Motorsports teammate Ross Chastain led most of the final run, but a caution with five laps to go completely changed the complexion of the race. Chastain spun the tires in the first overtime restart, allowing Kvapil to move ahead. Right ...Keep reading
"In his first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race since claiming his first career victory July 25 at IMS, Kvapil once again found his way to Victory Lane at Iowa Speedway.
"Kvapil snatched the lead away from Chastain in overtime, and went on to earn back-to-back wins in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:39 PMCarson Kvapil wins NASCAR O'Reilly race at Iowa in August 2026
Carson Kvapil wins Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Iowa Speedway. Check out the full NASCAR results from Iowa!
- RacerAug 9, 2026, 1:06 AMKvapil claims second straight O’Reilly Series win in overtime at Iowa
In his first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race since claiming his first career victory July 25 at IMS, Kvapil once again found his way to Victory Lane at Iowa Speedway.
- Motorsport.comAug 9, 2026, 12:17 AMCarson Kvapil wins NASCAR O'Reilly Iowa race after chaotic overtime restart
It took Carson Kvapil 64 races to earn his first NASCAR O’Reilly Series victory, but he has now won back-to-back after triumphing at Iowa Speedway. JR Motorsports teammate Ross Chastain led most of the final run, but a caution with five laps to go completely changed the complexion of the race. Chastain spun the tires in the first overtime restart, allowing Kvapil to move ahead. Right ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:17 AMCarson Kvapil wins NASCAR O'Reilly Iowa race after chaotic overtime restart
Kvapil snatched the lead away from Chastain in overtime, and went on to earn back-to-back wins in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
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