NASCAR's top drivers converged on Iowa for the 2024 Iowa Corn 350, marking the series' first Cup race at this short track. The new surface presented challenges for many, including Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch, who struggled and fell in the standings.
In the end, Ryan Blaney was victorious, earning his first race of the season. Blaney, the reigning Cup champion, dominated the race leading 200 laps, more than he had led all season to that point. Despite a strong push by Hendrick Motorsports star William Byron in the closing laps, Blaney held onto the lead.
You can celebrate all week long #12 fans! @Blaney takes first prize in Iowa! pic.twitter.com/i5M1YFNAP3
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 17, 2024
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With 80 friends and family watching, Blaney made history as the first Cup Series driver to win at the venue. He celebrated with a tire burnout, a rare move for him, even after major wins.
A @Blaney vision of exhaustion! 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/6TJEcib8oz
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 17, 2024
After the race, Blaney sits seventh in the NASCAR playoff standings. The top 10 is currently as follows:
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- Chase Elliott, 591 points
- Kyle Larson, 583 points
- Denny Hamlin, 553 points
- William Byron. 537 points
- Martin Truex Jr., 530 points
- Tyler Reddick, 527 points
- Ryan Blaney, 501 points
- Christopher Bell, 498 points
- Brad Keselowski, 498 points
- Ross Chastain, 479 points
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