Ross Chastain shows improvement at Iowa Speedway, changing NASCAR playoff outlook
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Ross Chastain finished seventh at Iowa Speedway, marking his best non-drafting oval result this season. Following a candid assessment of his team's struggles, Chastain's performance has shifted the narrative around Trackhouse Racing as they approach the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. He collected 13 stage points, a significant increase compared to previous weeks, and now trails the final transfer position by 47 points with two races left in the regular season. Chastain expressed satisfaction with the team's speed and is focused on maintaining momentum heading into the next race.
- •Chastain's seventh-place finish is a season-best for non-drafting ovals.
- •He gained 13 stage points after previously earning just 16 across 40 stages.
- •Chastain now trails the final transfer position by 47 points.
- •The next race will be crucial for Trackhouse Racing's playoff aspirations.
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Ross Chastain’s Iowa Breakthrough Suddenly Changes the NASCAR Playoff Conversation
"Ross Chastain says Trackhouse Racing finally found the speed it has been chasing all season after an encouraging run at Iowa Speedway changed the outlook heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
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