Iowa Corn 350 - 2026 NASCAR Picks, Predictions and Odds

Iowa Corn 350 Betting Preview

Iowa Corn 350 picks and predictions from WagerTalk NASCAR handicapper Andy Lang are below as drivers start their engines on August 7, 2026 for the big race being held at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa! Andy gives his Iowa Corn 350 picks and predictions before the race starts up at 3:30pm ET!

Iowa Corn 350 2026 Betting Odds

Sunday, August 7	Iowa Corn 350 Notes (Courtesy of Caesars)
Date:	August 7, 2026
Time:	3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT
Location:	Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa
Favorite to Win:	Denny Hamlin (+470)
TV:	USA Network

Iowa Corn 350 Track: Iowa Speedway

The Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol takes place at Iowa Speedway, a unique 0.875-mile D-shaped oval that blends the intensity of a short track with the speed of an intermediate.

Designed with input from NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace, the track features progressive banking from 12 to 14 degrees, allowing multiple racing grooves and plenty of side-by-side action.

The worn asphalt surface puts a premium on tire management and long-run handling, with drivers constantly searching for grip as the race progresses.

Iowa rewards drivers who excel on short, rhythm-based tracks and can maintain speed over long green-flag runs. Track position is important, but the multiple grooves create opportunities for passing, especially as the racing line widens throughout the event.

Drivers like Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, and William Byron have shown the ability to adapt quickly to Iowa’s unique characteristics.

The Iowa Corn 350 has quickly become one of the most entertaining races on the NASCAR calendar, combining short-track aggression with high-speed strategy and exciting late-race battles.

Iowa Corn 350 Head-to-Head Prediction: Joey Logano (-130) over Chase Elliott

Joey Logano got off to a slow start this season, but he’s found his form over the second half of the year and enters this matchup with plenty of momentum.

He recently finished third at Indianapolis and picked up a win at North Wilkesboro, showing Team Penske has found speed when it matters most.

This track type has also suited Logano well throughout the season. He’s posted a third-place finish at Martinsville and a seventh at Bristol, proving he can consistently contend on shorter tracks where track position, experience, and race management are critical.

Chase Elliott has enjoyed success at Martinsville with a victory there this season, but outside of that, he hasn’t been nearly as consistent on the short tracks. His performances haven’t matched Logano’s recent form, and this feels like a spot where the No. 22 team has the edge.

Logano is peaking at the right time, his confidence is high, and Penske has consistently unloaded fast cars in recent weeks. With stronger recent results and a more reliable body of work on comparable tracks, Joey Logano over Chase Elliott is the play.

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