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Ryan Blaney secures pole position for NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:39 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Ryan Blaney secures pole position for NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway

Summary

Ryan Blaney won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway, clocking a lap of 134.191 mph. Blaney, who has a notable history at Iowa with previous victories, is currently third in the series standings, trailing leader Denny Hamlin by 120 points. Hamlin, facing brake issues during qualifying, will start in 29th position. Notable drivers qualifying behind Blaney include Kyle Larson in second and Joey Logano in third. The race features 350 laps on the.875-mile oval and is critical as the regular season nears its conclusion.

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By the Numbers

•Blaney turns a lap at 134.191 mph to win the pole.
•Kyle Larson qualifies second; Joey Logano is third.
•Denny Hamlin starts 29th after brake issues.
•Blaney is third in the series standings, 120 points behind Hamlin.
•The race has 350 laps on the.875-mile track.

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12:39 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Blaney wins pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway

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Blaney comes into the race third in the series point standings. He is 120 points behind series leader Denny Hamlin with four races left.
— Yahoo Sports

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