NASCAR and Anheuser‑Busch have revealed that Grammy‑winning country artist Dierks Bentley will headline the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series at Iowa Speedway, bringing his high‑energy performance to the track on August 9, 2026, just before the Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR Cup Series race.
A Summer of Sound
The finale of the series will close out a weekend that begins on August 7 with the ARCA Menards Series’ JR & Co. 150, followed by the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ Hy‑Vee Perks 250 on August 8, setting the stage for the main event.
Bentley, who has become a familiar presence at NASCAR events, previously performed at the 2011 Daytona 500, the 2009 Daytona Speedweeks, the 2021 NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway and the 2023 Daytona 500, establishing a track record of delivering “incredible shows” that resonate with fans.
Quotes from the Industry
Eric Peterson, president of Iowa Speedway, said Bentley’s name has become synonymous with the series, noting that the artist “delivers an incredible show” and is a perfect fit to cap the Busch Light experience.
Krystyn Stowe of Anheuser‑Busch added that the brand aims to create memorable experiences for race‑weekend attendees, calling Bentley “the perfect artist to cap the series” and highlighting the inclusion of the concert with a Sunday ticket for NASCAR Cup Series action.
Race Weekend Schedule
The 2026 Iowa Corn 350 is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on August 9 and will be broadcast on USA, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 and Motor Racing Network affiliates, giving fans multiple ways to follow the action.
Bentley’s latest album “BROKEN BRANCHES” boasts eight No. 1 albums, 22 chart‑topping singles, more than 9.5 billion global streams, 15 Grammy nominations and a place on the Grand Ole Opry, underscoring his stature in contemporary country music.
A Legacy of Racing and Music
Iowa Speedway has seen its share of racing milestones, from Brenden “Butterbean” Queen, Sam Mayer and William Byron’s 2025 victories to Ryan Blaney and Sam Mayer’s 2024 wins, highlighting the track’s competitive depth.
The series also features performances by Vincent Mason and Mitchell Tenpenny earlier in the year, with Mason appearing at Watkins Glen International on May 10 and Tenpenny at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, illustrating the breadth of talent curated for the Busch Light Summer Music Series.
Broadcast and Audience Reach
Fans can watch the Iowa Corn 350 live on USA television, stream it on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90, or tune in via Motor Racing Network affiliates, ensuring broad accessibility across the United States.