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Front Row Motorsports is focusing on Todd Gilliland, Noah Gragson and Zane Smith as they prepare for the final Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway before the playoffs.
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Front Row Motorsports is focusing on Todd Gilliland, Noah Gragson and Zane Smith as they prepare for the final Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway before the playoffs.

NASCAR confirms a full 36‑driver field for the 2026 Iowa Corn 350, with Austin Hill replacing Kyle Busch in the No. 33 car.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series is winding down, with just four events left on the schedule, the next of which is the Iowa Corn 350. Nine drivers are on the brink of elimination, and the points system and broadcast details are set to influence the final stretch.
A torn Achilles tendon cut short Addison Ostrenga’s 2025 campaign, but a year of rehab, film study and mentorship has set the stage for his return, where he will blend on‑field production with off‑field guidance for Iowa’s rising tight ends.
With fourteen weeks of racing left, rookie Connor Zilisch faces a historic slump at Trackhouse Racing, while four drivers have already secured Chase spots and Joey Logano's recent surge reshapes the title picture.

Three Iowa players with proven collegiate production are positioned to leverage their 2025 performances into substantially larger name, image and likeness agreements.

Teenage prospect Carson Brown, 18, will debut in the 2026 O'Reilly Series at Iowa Speedway, becoming the youngest driver to compete in a national NASCAR race this season.

The final stretch of the Iowa high school baseball season saw four teams lift state titles, while pitchers like Adam Bowman and Blayne Roberts and hitters such as Nolan Staker and Garrett Sotzen turned in career‑defining outings.

Penn State's 2026 season opener brings renewed optimism, driven by quarterback Rocco Becht's leadership, receiver Chase Sowell's potential, and a defense anchored by Max Granville, as the team integrates a record number of transfers.

Highly ranked prospect Khalia Hartwell, a 6‑5 center from Anderson, South Carolina, is set to visit Iowa on September 11, continuing a recruitment tour that also features stops at Georgia and Virginia Tech.

The 2026 season will see the Cup Series contest the Iowa Corn 350 in August and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series host the Pennzoil 250 in July, both featuring full fields and updated betting odds.

As the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series approaches its decisive Chase, oddsmakers favor veteran Denny Hamlin, but a cluster of contenders including Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson keep the betting market volatile.

The upcoming Iowa Corn 350 will test teams and drivers under sweltering conditions, with points and postseason hopes on the line
Four‑star prospect Mya Wilson selects Ohio State over Iowa, TCU and Minnesota after an official visit to Iowa in June.

Derek Lemke is set to make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut at Iowa Speedway, driving DGM Racing’s No. 91 Chevrolet backed by Crankshaft Supply, Rack Shack BBQ and Burch Farms.

DGM Racing has signed Derek Lemke to make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut at Iowa Speedway, backed by sponsors Crankshaft Supply, Rack Shack BBQ, and Burch Farms.

NBC Sports will broadcast the last 14 NASCAR Cup Series races of 2026, with four events on NBC and Peacock and the rest on USA Network, offering new streaming pathways for viewers.

A $95,000 fine imposed on FanDuel highlights the state's crackdown on prohibited sports wagers, from referee‑card betting to minor‑league basketball, underscoring broader compliance challenges in Iowa's gambling market.

NASCAR is bringing back its doubleheader weekend to Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, featuring the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Cup Series. Forecasts predict temperatures in the 80s°F and minimal precipitation, promising ideal conditions for fans and drivers alike.

NASCAR announces a major broadcast realignment for the 2026 season, moving its Cup Series coverage to NBC Sports and USA Network, with streaming on Peacock and live TV services.

The Hawkeyes will tackle a demanding slate of games, from UConn and Vanderbilt to rivalry matchups, as they seek to gel a revamped roster before the Big Ten season.

The University of Wisconsin announced its full non-conference slate, highlighting early exhibitions, a Bahamas tournament, and a series of road games against Big Ten rivals before the regular season begins.

Brown’s rapid ascent in ARCA and recent RCR signing set the stage for his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series start at Iowa Speedway.

Carson Brown, an 18‑year‑old development driver, is set to make his NASCAR O’Reilly Series debut this weekend, piloting the No. 32 for Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport.