NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Iowa in August 2026

The NASCAR Cup Series is set to arrive at Iowa Speedway for its 23rd race of the 2026 season. It is the only date at Iowa, as NASCAR only goes to the venue once per year. In 2025, Chase Briscoe won the pole for the Cup Series race at Iowa, marking his sixth of seven pole positions during the season.First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event at Iowa, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a one-lap run, with the overall lap times determining the starting lineup