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A multi‑year effort to revitalize Iowa Speedway will see the entire 20‑year‑old track repaved, with improvements aimed at enhancing competition, fan experience and the track’s long‑term economic impact.
Iowa Speedway will anchor the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule with a July 4‑6 weekend event, featuring track upgrades and a focus on sustainable energy.
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.
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 NASCAR Cup Series will race at Iowa Speedway on July 4, 2027, after a major surface upgrade and a $20 million investment aimed at enhancing the venue for fans and competitors.
North Carolina basketball secures the commitment of 7‑foot center Cameron Fens, a graduate transfer who will anchor the Tar Heels' defense and interior scoring.
Country music star Dierks Bentley is set to close NASCAR’s 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series with a concert at Iowa Speedway on August 9, tying together a weekend of racing, music and brand partnerships.
Country music star Dierks Bentley will close the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series at Iowa Speedway on August 9, delivering a concert that forms part of the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 weekend.
Dierks Bentley will close the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series at Iowa Speedway on August 9, delivering a free concert that coincides with the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 race.
Country music star Dierks Bentley will headline the closing concert of NASCAR’s 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series at Iowa Speedway on August 9, performing alongside the Iowa Corn 350 race weekend.
The track will host a Cup Series race in 2027 after a $20 million renovation financed by state grants and NASCAR, promising upgraded facilities and a third straight sell‑out.
NASCAR and Anheuser‑Busch announced that Grammy‑winning artist Dierks Bentley will headline the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series at Iowa Speedway on August 9, 2026, just before the Iowa Corn 350 race, rounding out a weekend of ARCA, NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series action.
With 30,000 fans expected, the upcoming NASCAR weekend at Iowa Speedway will feature multiple series, local business benefits, and remarks from Mayor Randy Ervin.
The sold‑out event underscores the speedway’s rising popularity, while limited seats remain for the preceding weekend races.
A loose sewer vent cover damaged Corey Day’s radiator on the opening lap at Naval Base Coronado, prompting NASCAR to let him restart on the lead lap. Drivers and teams reacted with a mix of support and skepticism, while fan engagement surged.
When a loose sewer vent cover punctured Corey Day’s radiator on the opening lap of the Chicago Street Race, NASCAR let his team work on the car under the red‑flag period, allowing Day to return to the lead lap and finish ninth. The decision sparked a rare show of consensus among team leaders.
Coach Eric Peterson is reshaping the USD Coyotes roster with nine transfers and three freshmen, aiming to restore competitiveness in the Summit League.
The Hawkeyes will test their early-season form against South Dakota on Dec. 29, 2026, a game that could shape their Big Ten campaign.
The Iowa Hawkeyes, coming off their first Elite Eight appearance in nearly 40 years, are scheduled to host South Dakota in a nonconference game on Dec. 29, 2026. The matchup offers both teams a chance to gauge progress before conference play.
South Dakota head coach Eric Peterson announced the signing of Illiam Fevry, a 6'5 guard from Paris, France, who arrives with extensive college and professional experience and three years of remaining eligibility.
The 2026 season will be remembered for Cal Poly's breakout performance, highlighted by All‑American selections for Ryan Tayman and Nick Bonn, record‑setting statistics, and a conference sweep that propelled the Mustangs into the national spotlight.
Kajus Kublickas, a 6'2 guard with a proven track record at the University of Florida and the University of the Pacific, has committed to South Dakota's men's basketball program for the 2026‑27 season, adding depth, playmaking and global experience to the roster.
After seven years as an assistant at Idaho State, where he helped shape top Big Sky finishes and academic success, Joe White is now part of the South Dakota men's basketball coaching roster.
Coach Eric Peterson has overhauled the South Dakota men's basketball squad by bringing in experienced transfers while navigating a wave of player exits.