Corn and cash are on the menu for this week as the NASCAR Cup Series plows its way through Corn Country to Iowa Speedway for its second-ever race at the .875-mile short track.
Ryan Blaney (+500 odds) looks to defend his inaugural win last season, but fellow favorite Kyle Larson (+500) and Christopher Bell (+550) look to assert dominance this weekend over the competition.
Wyatt Watson and Dale Tanhardt share who to watch for this weekend and what value picks could be a factor on Sunday’s (Aug. 8) race, as well as who to watch for in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
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Wyatt Watson has followed motorsports closely since 2007. He joined Frontstretch as a journalist in February 2023 after serving in the United States Navy for five years as an Electronic Technician Navigation working on submarines. Wyatt is one of Frontstretch's primary IndyCar correspondents, providing exclusive video content on site. He hosts Frontstretch's Through the Gears podcast and occasionally The Pit Straight.You can find Wyatt's written work in columns such as Friday Faceoff and 2-Headed Monsteras well as exclusive IndyCar features. Wyatt also contributes to Frontstretch's social media team, posting unique and engaging content for Frontstretch.
Wyatt Watson can be found on X @WyattWRacing