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A legal showdown between NASCAR, Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports has concluded with permanent charters, reshaping team economics and governance.
A quartet of in‑state seniors will begin their high school campaigns this August, offering a glimpse of the talent pipeline that could reshape Iowa State's football future.
A look at the leading high school players, their statistical achievements and the early college decisions shaping the 2026 class.
Cody Ware, a NASCAR Cup Series veteran, is set to debut at Iowa Speedway in 2026, relying on extensive simulation work to master a track redesigned by Rusty Wallace and freshly resurfaced with abrasive asphalt.
NASCAR driver Carson Ware, who has turned his personal battle with addiction into a national opioid‑prevention effort, is collaborating with Youth Services Society to bring hope to young people in recovery.
NASCAR driver Carson Ware, sober for five years after battling addiction, has teamed with Story County’s Youth Services Society to launch a prevention campaign that uses his racing platform to educate Iowa youth about the dangers of opioid misuse.
Ty Gibbs overtook Christopher Bell in the closing laps of the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350, while Ryan Blaney captured Stage 1 from the pole and finished third. The race featured multiple crashes and a gritty performance by Carson Hocevar.
NASCAR returned to Iowa Speedway on August 9, 2026, delivering a thrilling Iowa Corn 350 that saw Ty Gibbs secure his second win of the season. The race set the stage for the final stretch before the Chase.
Ty Gibbs won the August 9 race at Iowa Speedway, while Tyler Reddick’s early exit reshaped the championship picture, with Hamlin still atop the standings.
Ty Gibbs captured his maiden NASCAR Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway, using a daring two‑tire stop to overtake Christopher Bell in the final laps and reshaping the season standings.
Ty Gibbs secured his second career NASCAR Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway, using a two‑tire pit stop to outmaneuver teammate Christopher Bell in a tightly contested finish.
Ty Gibbs captured his maiden NASCAR Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway, edging teammate Christopher Bell by just 0.253 seconds after a daring two‑tire pit stop. The race unfolded with strategic gambits, brake woes for Denny Hamlin, and a dominant performance by pole‑sitter Ryan Blaney.
Ty Gibbs claimed his second win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season at Iowa, using a two‑tire pit stop to outmaneuver Christopher Bell in the closing laps.
Ty Gibbs edged teammate Christopher Bell by 0.253 seconds at Iowa Speedway, leveraging a two‑tire late‑race pit strategy after an early setback. The performance reshapes the championship picture and sets the stage for the upcoming Richmond Raceway event.
Ty Gibbs outmaneuvered Christopher Bell with a two‑tire pit stop in the final laps, clinching his second career NASCAR Cup win and moving into second place in the championship.
Ty Gibbs captured his second NASCAR Cup Series win of the season at Iowa Speedway, leveraging a daring late‑pit strategy that reshaped the race’s outcome.
Erik Jones trails Austin Cindric by 44 points as the regular season nears its end, while Ty Gibbs’ Iowa win reshapes the standings and Denny Hamlin remains the clear leader.
NASCAR will host a Fourth of July weekend at Iowa Speedway in 2027, headlined by a brand‑new repaved surface and three consecutive sell‑out races that promise lasting economic benefits for the region.
Ryan Blaney claimed pole position with a 23.474‑second lap, while Kyle Larson and Brad Keselowski faced unexpected setbacks, heralding a competitive NASCAR Cup Series event broadcast on USA Network.
Ryan Blaney secured pole position at Iowa Speedway with a 23.474‑second lap, while Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski and other top drivers faced notable challenges during practice and qualifying.
With live coverage on USA Network at 3:30 p.m. ET, the upcoming Iowa Corn 350 promises high‑speed drama on the 0.894‑mile short track, featuring top contenders like Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott
The Newton YMCA hosted a Speediatrics Fun Day Festival in 2025, blending NASCAR culture with youth fitness. Over 100 kids took part in track challenges, fitness tracker competitions, and received signed bicycle helmets and bikes, highlighting a community‑focused approach to health and sport.
The upcoming Iowa Corn 350 will feature a reduced chartered lineup, a unique qualifying format and a live broadcast on USA Network, marking a distinctive finale to the 2026 NASCAR season.
The HyVee Perks 250 returns to Iowa Speedway on August 8, featuring a 250‑lap race, CW broadcast, and a tight points battle for the final Chase spot.