Ross Chastain shows speed at Iowa, eyes Chase cutoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Ross Chastain finished seventh at Iowa, marking his best result in a month and a half. This performance allowed him to climb to 18th in the NASCAR standings, narrowing the gap to the playoff cutline held by Austin Cindric. Chastain expressed optimism, stating that the speed he felt at Iowa needs to continue as the regular season approaches its end with three races left. The next races at Richmond and New Hampshire will be crucial for his playoff chances, given their nature and the size of Daytona International Speedway to conclude the regular season.
- •Chastain qualified ninth and led 40 laps at Iowa.
- •He has not won any races this season, his first winless season since 2021.
- •Richmond and New Hampshire are next on the schedule.
- •Chastain emphasized the importance of tire management at Richmond.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — This NASCAR driver saw an insurmountable Chase gap. Now he sees a chance
"For the first time in a while, Trackhouse Racing driver Ross Chastain felt fast at Iowa. Will that speed have staying power before the NASCAR Chase?
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