The Hy‑Vee Perks 250 is set to light up Iowa Speedway this Saturday at 5 p.m. Eastern, with the race streaming live on The CW.
Justin Allgaier, the current O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship leader, enters the event fresh off a season that includes six victories and a series‑leading seven stage wins.
Sam Mayer, who has captured both O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races at Iowa since 2024 and boasts a perfect 1.0 average finish there, is chasing a third straight win.
JR Motorsports, the powerhouse organization behind both drivers, has turned the 2025 season into a showcase of dominance, sweeping the top four positions at Indianapolis and posting a streak of 79 consecutive top‑10 finishes.
Veteran Ross Chastain returns to the No. 9 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports after a strong third‑place finish at Indianapolis, while newcomer Carson Brown prepares for his NASCAR debut with Jordan Anderson Racing.
Playoff picture
With seven drivers already locked into the playoff picture, five spots remain up for grabs, creating a tight battle among contenders such as Sammy Smith, Parker Retzlaff and others. The upcoming race could prove decisive for those still on the bubble, as a strong showing may clinch a coveted Chase berth.