Front Row Motorsports and RFK Racing penalized before Iowa race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The NASCAR Cup Series field for the Iowa Corn 350 is set for Sunday. The No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford driven by David Gilliland and the No. 60 RFK Racing Ford driven by Ryan Preece both failed pre-race inspection twice, impacting their pit selection. This penalty results in the ejection of each team's car chief, adding strategic challenges for the race. With the penalties issued, both teams will work from assigned pit stalls rather than chosen locations, critical at Iowa Speedway where track position is paramount.
- •Gilliland's No. 34 team faced inspection issues before the race.
- •Preece's No. 60 team also failed inspection twice.
- •Both teams lost their pit selection for the Iowa event.
- •Car chiefs for both teams were ejected due to the penalties.
- •The Iowa Corn 350 is scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — 2 NASCAR Teams Lose Key Iowa Advantage After Failing Inspection Twice
"Two NASCAR Cup Series teams were penalized after failing inspection twice before Sunday's Iowa race, costing them an important strategic advantage.
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