Ryan Blaney sped to his third Busch Light Pole Award of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season for the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway on Saturday August 8. The event’s starting lineup was determined through an on-track qualifying session that consisted of a single-car, two-lap qualifying format. During the session, Blaney, who was the fifth-fastest competitor during Saturday’s practice session, utilized his two-lap qualifying session to post his fastest lap at 134.191 mph in 23.474 seconds. Blaney’s lap was enough for the 2023 Cup Series champion from High Point, North Carolina, to secure his third pole position of this season. Iowa – Qualifying Position, Best Speed, Best Time:Ryan Blaney, 134.191 mph, 23.474 seconds.