Is there a NASCAR race today? Date, start time, TV schedule for next Cup Series race

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>The NASCAR Cup Series had another thrilling race at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week, but this weekend, drivers will rest.

>The Brickyard 400 at Indy was anything but a typical race. Part-time driving for 23XI Racing, Corey Heim held off NASCAR veterans Christopher Bell and Joey Logano in the closing laps, sealing a historic win for the 24-year-old.

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>After several months of consecutive racing, the Cup Series will take a much-needed break this weekend before heading to the Midwest for the Iowa Corn 350 on Aug. 9. Denny Hamlin still leads the overall standings with 886 points, but Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney and Ty Gibbs are not far behind.

>Here's everything you need to know about the next NASCAR race, including TV channel and streaming options for the upcoming Iowa Corn 350.

Is there a NASCAR race today?There is no NASCAR race scheduled for this weekend.

>The Brickyard 400 took place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week, with Corey Heim taking the checkered flag for his second win of the season.

When is the next NASCAR race?Date: Sunday, August 9 • >Start time: 3:30 p.m. ET • >Track: Iowa SpeedwayThe Iowa Corn 350 will take place on Sunday, August 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET from Iowa Speedway.

What channel is NASCAR on today?TV channel: USA Network • >Live stream: DIRECTVThe Iowa Corn 350 on August 9 will be broadcast nationally on the USA Network.

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NASCAR point standings 2026Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR in Iowa.

RankDriverPoints1Denny Hamlin8862Tyler Reddick8023Ryan Blaney7664Ty Gibbs7515Carson Hocevar6386Chase Elliott6357Chase Briscoe6238Kyle Larson6179Chris Buescher61310Christopher Bell609NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2026(All times Eastern)

DateRaceTrackTimeWatch/WinnerFeb. 4Cook Out Clash at Bowman GrayBowman Gray Stadium6 p.m.Ryan PreeceFeb. 12Duel 1 at DaytonaDaytona International Speedway7 p.m.Joey LoganoFeb. 12Duel 2 at DaytonaDaytona International Speedway8:45 p.m.Chase ElliottFeb. 15Daytona 500Daytona International Speedway1:30 p.m.Tyler ReddickFeb. 22Autotrader 400EchoPark Speedway3 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 1DuraMax Grand PrixCircuit of the Americas3:30 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 8Straight Talk Wireless 500Phoenix Raceway3:30 p.m.Ryan BlaneyMarch 15Pennzoil 400Las Vegas Motor Speedway4 p.m.Denny HamlinMarch 22Goodyear 400Darlington Raceway3 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 29Cook Out 400Martinsville Speedway3:30 p.m.Chase ElliottApril 12Food City 500Bristol Motor Speedway3 p.m.Ty GibbsApril 19AdventHealth 400Kansas Speedway2 p.m.Tyler ReddickApril 26Jack Link's 500Talladega Superspeedway3 p.m.Carson HocevarMay 3Wurth 400Texas Motor Speedway3:30 p.m.Chase ElliottMay 10Go Bowling at the GlenWatkins Glen International3 p.m.Shane van GisbergenMay 17All-Star RaceDover Motor Speedway3 p.m.Denny HamlinMay 24Coca-Cola 600Charlotte Motor Speedway6 p.m.Daniel SuarezMay 31Cracker Barrel 400Nashville Superspeedway 7 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 7FireKeepers Casino 400Michigan International Speedway3 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 14Great American Getaway 400Pocono Raceway3 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 21Anduril 250Naval Base Coronado4 p.m.Corey HeimJune 28Toyota/Save Mart 350Sonoma Raceway3:30 p.m.Shane van GisbergenJuly 5eero 400Chicagoland Speedway6 p.m.Chase BriscoeJuly 12Quaker State 400EchoPark Speedway7 p.m.Ryan BlaneyJuly 19Window World 400North Wilkesboro Speedway7 p.m.Joey LoganoJuly 26Brickyard 400Indianapolis Motor Speedway2 p.m.Corey HeimAug. 9Iowa Corn 350Iowa Speedway3:30 p.m.USA, DIRECTVAug. 15Cook Out 400Richmond Raceway7 p.m.USA, DIRECTVAug. 23Dollar Tree 301New Hampshire Motor Speedway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVAug. 29Coke Zero Sugar 400Daytona International Speedway7:30 p.m.NBC, DIRECTVMORE:Printable 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule

NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2026(All times Eastern)

DateRaceTrackTimeWatch/WinnerSept. 6Southern 500Darlington Raceway5 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 13Enjoy Illinois 300World Wide Technology Raceway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 19Bass Pro Shops Night RaceBristol Motor Speedway7:30 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 27Hollywood Casino 400Kansas Speedway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 4South Point 400Las Vegas Motor Speedway5:30 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 11Bank of America 400Charlotte Motor Speedway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 18Freeway Insurance 500Phoenix Raceway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 25Yellawood 500Talladega Superspeedway2 p.m.NBC, DIRECTVNov. 1Xfinity 500Martinsville Speedway2 p.m.NBC, DIRECTVNov. 8Cup Series Championship RaceHomestead-Miami Speedway3 p.m.NBC, DIRECTVRelated LinksLatest NASCAR news and updates • >Printable 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule • >2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule • >2026 Craftsman Truck Series schedule