The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Iowa Speedway on Saturday, August 2, for the Hy-Vee Perks 250, marking the series’ only visit to the 0.875-mile short track this season. Qualifying is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. ET on the CW App, setting the grid for the 4:30 p.m. ET race later in the day on The CW Network.
The qualifying order is determined by a metric formula that combines 70% of the previous race’s owner finish and 30% of the current owner points standings. This weekend’s 38-car entry list includes several Cup Series drivers, adding more star power to a competitive field.
Key Highlights
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Xfinity Series qualifying takes place Saturday, 12:05 p.m. ET, live on the CW App.
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The Hy-Vee Perks 250 will start at 4:30 p.m. ET on The CW Network.
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38 entries include Cup regulars Ross Chastain, Austin Dillon, and Carson Hocevar.
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Tyler Tomassi makes his series debut for Joey Gase Motorsports.
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Single-round, two-lap format sets the starting lineup.
Iowa Xfinity Series Qualifying Order
Saturday’s qualifying session will consist of one round with two timed laps for each car. The official qualifying order is as follows:
Group 1:
| Pos. | Car No. | Driver |
| 1 | 9 |
Ross Chastain
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| 2 | 7 |
Patrick Emerling
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| 3 | 74 |
Dawson Cram
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| 4 | 35 | Tyler Tomassi |
| 5 | 53 | Joey Gase |
| 6 | 14 |
Garrett Smithley
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| 7 | 31 |
Blaine Perkins
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| 8 | 19 |
Justin Bonsignore
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| 9 | 70 |
Thoma Annunziata
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| 10 | 48 |
Nick Sanchez
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| 11 | 45 |
Mason Massey
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| 12 | 7 |
Justin Allgaier
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| 13 | 21 | Austin Dillon |
| 14 | 20 |
Brandon Jones
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| 15 | 42 |
Anthony Alfredo
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| 16 | 71 | Ryan Ellis |
| 17 | 1 |
Carson Kvapil
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| 18 | 91 | Josh Bilicki |
| 19 | 11 |
Carson Hocevar
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Group 2:
| Pos. | Car No. | Driver |
| 20 | 44 |
Brennan Poole
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| 21 | 28 | Kyle Sieg |
| 22 | 4 |
Parker Retzlaff
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| 23 | 25 |
Harrison Burton
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| 24 | 51 |
Jeremy Clements
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| 25 | 99 |
Matt DiBenedetto
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| 26 | 0 |
Sheldon Creed
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| 27 | 16 |
Christian Eckes
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| 28 | 27 | Jeb Burton |
| 29 | 26 |
Dean Thompson
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| 30 | 10 | Daniel Dye |
| 31 | 18 |
William Sawalich
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| 32 | 17 | Corey Day |
| 33 | 39 | Ryan Sieg |
| 34 | 2 | Jesse Love |
| 35 | 8 |
Sammy Smith
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| 36 | 54 | Taylor Gray |
| 37 | 41 | Sam Mayer |
| 38 | 88 |
Connor Zilisch
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Weekend TV Schedule for Iowa
Fans unable to attend the sold-out Iowa weekend can catch every session live on TV or streaming platforms. Friday’s ARCA Menards Series race kicks off the action, followed by a busy Saturday schedule leading into Sunday’s Cup Series main event.
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Friday, Aug. 1: ARCA Atlas 150 – 7:00 p.m. ET (FS1)
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Saturday, Aug. 2: Xfinity Practice 11:00 a.m. (CW App), Qualifying 12:05 p.m. (CW App), Race 4:30 p.m. (CW Network)
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Sunday, Aug. 3: Cup Race 3:30 p.m. ET (USA Network)
With NASCAR’s only 2025 stop at Iowa Speedway, both Xfinity and Cup drivers will be eager to make the most of this weekend’s rare short-track appearance in the Midwest.
News in Brief: Qualifying Order for 2025 Hy-Vee Perks 250
The NASCAR Xfinity Series will set its starting lineup for the Hy-Vee Perks 250 on Saturday afternoon with a single-round, two-lap qualifying session. The 38-car field brings a mix of full-time contenders, young prospects, and several Cup Series drivers, including Ross Chastain and Austin Dillon. Iowa newcomer Tyler Tomassi makes his Xfinity debut, adding a fresh storyline to the weekend. With only one visit to Iowa on the 2025 schedule, every lap will matter as drivers fight for track position on the tight 0.875-mile oval. The race goes green Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET on The CW Network.
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