
Stevens Eyes First Bell Victory at Iowa Speedway
NASCAR veteran Adam Stevens discusses the upcoming Iowa event, the new tire package and power package, and the pursuit of Bell’s first win of the season.
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NASCAR veteran Adam Stevens discusses the upcoming Iowa event, the new tire package and power package, and the pursuit of Bell’s first win of the season.

Kaulig Racing, the only full‑time Cup team operating independently, targets Iowa Speedway’s unique layout to showcase its engineering prowess. Drivers AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon bring recent progress and experience, while sponsor Seabest backs Dillon’s effort.

Young driver Carson Brown, signed by Richard Childress Racing, prepares for his first NASCAR Cup Series start this weekend at Iowa Speedway, aiming to translate his ARCA success into a competitive debut.

The sport’s latest technical overhaul, unveiled on July 15 2025 and set to debut at Daytona, pits tradition against a push for more competitive racing.

William Byron enters the August 9 NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway seeking to end a 23‑race winless streak while battling a tight points deficit and a historic track record that could spark a playoff push.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule brings back North Wilkesboro Speedway for a points‑paying event, while Ryan Blaney leads a tight points race with Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick closing the gap.
The upcoming 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule features a mix of classic venues and new showdowns, with North Wilkesboro Speedway set to host its first points‑paying race since 1996 on July 19. Fans can purchase tickets starting at $149, and drivers such as Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick are poised to shape the title fight.

Christopher Bell, a NASCAR Cup Series driver, is recovering from a fractured left wrist sustained at Michigan International Speedway. Racing with a cast, he has posted strong finishes at Sonoma and Chicagoland, and now aims to compete without the cast at Iowa Speedway to bolster his playoff chances.
The Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is set for July 25 at 3 p.m. Central, with live coverage on The CW and streaming on FUBO, NASCAR.com and SiriusXM. The race comes amid a tight Chase and a packed 2026 schedule.

The 2026 Quaker State 400 will be held at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, featuring recent track upgrades and a competitive field headlined by Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott.

The Newton Cardinals dropped both games of a doubleheader against Oskaloosa before facing Pella, with several players delivering standout moments.

The Dutch defeated Newton 5-3 on Wednesday, capitalizing on four errors and delivering key performances from Cole Thorson, Colt Koeppen and Brayden VanHorn. The win positions both teams for conference doubleheaders later this week.

The Newton Cardinals secured a 3-2 win before unleashing a 14-1 onslaught, moving to 9-10 overall and 5-7 in the Little Hawkeye Conference.

After a 14-game skid, the Newton Cardinals broke through with a 6-3 victory over Pella, rebounding from an earlier 3-1 loss despite outhitting their rivals.

The Norwalk boys soccer team secured a 4‑2 victory over Carlisle, highlighted by Eli Scavo’s hat trick, while the softball squad swept Newton and the baseball team split its doubleheader, setting up a championship game against Bondurant‑Farrar and a tonight matchup with North Polk.

The Coca‑Cola 600 will no longer be shown live on Fox; instead, Amazon Prime Video will stream the race and four others, bringing a fresh broadcast team and schedule changes for fans.

After eight seasons, including four as head coach, Susan Altemeier will step down from the Newton girls soccer program, continuing to support the team and expanding her role in the Lady Berg Basketball Program as the squad faces Boone in the Class 2A Region 6 Quarterfinal.

Iowa State Cyclones host a series of official visits in May and June to evaluate top prospects for the 2027 recruiting class.