2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa: Start Time, TV, Lineup & Race Guide — August 9
Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Iowa Speedway, Newton, IA. Start time is shown automatically in your timezone.
Start time
3:30 PM ET
Local time
Watch
HBO Max, USA Net
Track
Iowa Speedway
Newton, IA
Race tools
Weekend timeline
NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa practice, qualifying and race schedule
practice
Practice
Confirmed session time
qualifying
Qualifying
Confirmed session time
race
NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa
Confirmed session time
Race status
NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa live status and results
This event is marked Scheduled. The finishing order will be added to this page after the race, so the same URL works for planning and post-race review.
Starting grid
NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa starting lineup
The official starting lineup is not available yet. Check back after qualifying.
Open the full lineup tool →Quick answers
NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa FAQ
When is the NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa?
The race is scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.
What time does the NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa start?
The listed start is 3:30 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.
What channel is the NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa on?
The current broadcast listing is HBO Max, USA Net. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.
Where is the NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa?
The event is at Iowa Speedway, Newton, IA. It is listed as a oval.
How to use this tool
Use this race weekend hub
-
1
Start with the local green-flag time, network and track facts at the top.
-
2
Scan the race-specific preview, then follow practice, qualifying and the race in weekend order.
-
3
After the checkered flag, compare finish versus start, positions gained or lost, laps led and points.
- A positive +/− number means the driver finished ahead of the starting spot.
- Use + Calendar for this event only; the lineup page is easiest to scan once qualifying is official.