William Byron secured victory on August 3 at the Iowa Corn 350 held at Iowa Speedway by carefully conserving fuel and fending off a late challenge from Chase Briscoe. The race’s final green-flag run required strategic gas mileage management after numerous caution periods influenced team tactics across the field.
Keselowski Dominates Early Stages but Fails to Capture Final Win
Brad Keselowski led the most laps with 68 and claimed victory in both the first two stages of the race. Despite this strong performance, Keselowski was unable to catch Byron in the closing laps. Byron’s ability to save fuel ultimately proved decisive in his second triumph of the 2025 season.
Multiple Incidents Lead to Frequent Cautions Throughout the Race
The event featured 12 caution periods, including a significant incident on lap 170 when Shane van Gisbergen lost control entering turn 1 and crashed into the outside wall. Later, on lap 204, Todd Gilliland‘s contact caused Ty Dillon to hit the outside wall hard in turn 2. Additional spins and collisions involved drivers such as Denny Hamlin, Zane Smith, Erik Jones, and others as the race progressed.
Top Ten Finishers Highlight Intense Competition Among NASCAR Drivers
After Byron’s win and Briscoe’s second-place finish, the remainder of the top ten was rounded out by Brad Keselowski, Ryan Blaney, Ryan Preece, Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman, Carson Hocevar, Joey Logano, and Austin Dillon. The fiercely contested race underscored the depth of talent across the NASCAR Cup Series roster.
Byron Credits Team Effort in Securing the Iowa Corn 350 Victory
Reflecting on his win, Byron expressed gratitude for his crew’s work in delivering the necessary fuel strategy.
“How about that for some fuel mileage,”
Byron told USA Network.
“We’ve had our fair share of things not go our way with fuel mileage. Super thankful for Rudy and all these guys.”
—William Byron, NASCAR driver
Upcoming NASCAR Event and Broader Interests
The NASCAR Cup Series is set to continue at Watkins Glen on August 10, with live coverage commencing at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network. Alongside race highlights, the event remains a focal point for motorsports fans engaged with leading drivers such as Byron, Keselowski, and Briscoe, whose performances are closely watched throughout the season.
