Jake Bollman Scores Podium Finish at Iowa Speedway

Jake Bollman continued his impressive 2026 ARCA Menards Series campaign Friday night at Iowa Speedway, bringing the No. 20 Nitro Motorsports Toyota home with a third-place finish in the Atlas 150.

After another strong weekend of preparation, Bollman qualified fifth for the 150-lap event, putting the No. 20 Toyota inside the top five for the start of the race. His qualifying effort continued a trend of strong pace from Bollman and the Nitro Motorsports team as the championship battle entered the second half of the season.

Iowa Speedway's 7/8-mile layout presented another demanding short-track challenge, with the combination of multiple racing lanes, changing grip, and heavy traffic making it difficult to maintain track position over the course of 150 laps. Bollman settled into the race quickly and remained a factor near the front of the field throughout the night.

The No. 20 Toyota continued to run competitively as the race unfolded, with Bollman maintaining his position among the leaders and putting himself in position to contend for another victory. While the team wasn't able to find enough speed to challenge for the win in the closing stages, Bollman remained focused on maximizing the result and bringing home valuable championship points.

When the checkered flag flew, Bollman crossed the finish line in third, earning another podium finish and adding another strong result to an already consistent 2026 season.

The third-place finish was especially important in the championship battle. Coming into Iowa, Bollman held a narrow lead in the ARCA Menards Series standings, and his podium result allowed him to maintain control of the championship with the season entering its final stretch. Just a few races remain on the 2026 schedule, making every position and every championship point increasingly important.

For Bollman and Nitro Motorsports, Iowa was another example of the consistency that has defined the team's season. Even when the No. 20 wasn't able to fight for the win, Bollman once again found a way to stay near the front and bring home a top-three finish.

The result adds another podium to a season that has already included runner-up finishes at Daytona, Michigan, and Elko, along with a third-place finish at Berlin. Bollman's ability to consistently collect top-five finishes has kept him firmly in the championship fight throughout the year.

With the championship still within reach, Bollman and the Nitro Motorsports team will now turn their attention to the remaining races on the ARCA Menards Series schedule. The Iowa podium provides another valuable points haul and keeps the No. 20 team in prime position heading into the final stretch of the season.