The NASCAR Cup Series took center stage at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, on August 3, 2025, during a critical qualifying session to determine the starting lineup for Sunday’s race. Chase Briscoe secured the pole position with a lap time of 23.093 seconds, while Kyle Busch suffered a significant crash in practice, forcing him to rely on a backup car for the race.
Details of the Incident and Qualifying Results
Kyle Busch’s crash during practice resulted in heavy damage to his primary vehicle, putting his race preparations in jeopardy. Despite this setback, he managed to post a lap time but without a competitive qualifying time recorded, which affects his position on the grid.
Meanwhile, Chase Briscoe’s impressive qualifying run earned him the top starting spot, narrowly edging out fellow contenders William Byron and Kyle Larson, who posted lap times of 23.088 and 23.089 seconds respectively. A tightly contested field followed, signaling an intense race ahead.
Complete NASCAR Cup Series Starting Grid for Iowa Speedway
Below is the full lineup for the Iowa race, listing drivers along with their official lap times during qualifying:
1. Chase Briscoe – 23.093 seconds
2. William Byron – 23.088 seconds
3. Kyle Larson – 23.089 seconds
4. Austin Cindric – 23.101 seconds
5. Brad Keselowski – 23.119 seconds
6. Ryan Blaney – 23.159 seconds
7. Carson Hocevar – 23.159 seconds
8. Chase Elliott – 23.189 seconds
9. AJ Allmendinger – 23.174 seconds
10. Justin Haley – 23.198 seconds
11. Denny Hamlin – 23.219 seconds
12. Josh Berry – 23.230 seconds
13. Michael McDowell – 23.238 seconds
14. Joey Logano – 23.245 seconds
15. Bubba Wallace – 23.247 seconds
16. Alex Bowman – 23.255 seconds
17. Christopher Bell – 23.269 seconds
18. Austin Dillon – 23.271 seconds
19. Cole Custer – 23.286 seconds
20. Ty Gibbs – 23.306 seconds
21. Shane van Gisbergen – 23.308 seconds
22. Tyler Reddick – 23.322 seconds
23. Zane Smith – 23.338 seconds
24. Riley Herbst – 23.363 seconds
25. Erik Jones – 23.365 seconds
26. Daniel Suarez – 23.396 seconds
27. Chris Buescher – 23.398 seconds
28. Ross Chastain – 23.402 seconds
29. John Hunter Nemechek – 23.439 seconds
30. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – 23.459 seconds
31. Noah Gragson – 23.509 seconds
32. Ty Dillon – 23.526 seconds
33. Ryan Preece – 23.538 seconds
34. Todd Gilliland – 23.631 seconds
35. Cody Ware – 23.633 seconds
36. Joey Gase – 25.173 seconds
37. Kyle Busch – No time recorded due to crash
Anticipated Impact on the Race and Driver Outlook
Chase Briscoe’s pole position places him in a prime spot to lead early in Sunday’s event, highlighting his strong performance in qualifying and setting a hopeful tone for the race. Conversely, Kyle Busch’s crash presents a challenge for his team, as starting from the back with a backup car will require resilience and strategy to advance through the field.
Drivers like William Byron, Kyle Larson, and Austin Cindric remain threats near the front, promising an intense competition at Iowa Speedway. The race outcome could be significantly influenced by the qualifying results and the incidents in practice, making for a dynamic and unpredictable event.
“Kyle Busch has crashed in practice. He picks up heavy damage and will likely go to a backup.”
—Unnamed Source
“Chase Briscoe will start from the pole position. He turned a laptime at 23.093 seconds.”
—Unnamed Source
