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Ty Gibbs holds on to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway
Compiled Aug 10
What happened
Ty Gibbs won the NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday at Iowa Speedway, holding off teammate Christopher Bell.
The detail
Gibbs won by 0.253 seconds for his second career and second season victory.
The detail
Gibbs took two right-side tires on his final stop while Bell took four, giving Gibbs the lead advantage.
The detail
Gibbs had an early pit issue when his jack fell too soon, dropping him to 28th before he recovered.
How it unfolded
Saturday: Denny Hamlin had brake issues during practice, leading to a rotor and cooling unit change. · four laps into the race: Tyler Reddick's car slid and hit Erik Jones before crashing into the wall. · with 60 laps remaining: Gibbs and Bell each made their final pit stops, with Gibbs taking two tires and Bell four. · Lap 330: Leader Ross Chastain pitted, allowing Gibbs to take over the top spot. · final 20 laps: Gibbs held off a charging Christopher Bell to win. · Saturday night (next race): The Cup Series moves to Richmond Raceway.
By the numbers
0.253 seconds margin of victory · 350 race laps · 60 laps remaining · 129 laps led · 103 points behind

