The Iowa Speedway in Newton will host its first races of the year this weekend. David Hyatt, who became president of the Iowa Speedway in February, says the venue's campgrounds will open on Thursday at noon. "We're going to see the motor homes pulled in, we're going to see the flags start … [Read more...]
NASCAR chair has no plans for Sprint Cup race at Newton
The IndyCar series returns to the Iowa Speedway this week and at least for now it will remain the biggest race on the schedule. NASCAR chairman Brian France said over the weekend that despite a possible shake up in the Sprint Cup schedule there are no plans to bring NASCAR's biggest series to the … [Read more...]
Iowa Speedway ready for first race of the season
The green flag is ready to fly on the opening weekend of action at the Iowa Speedway which will be highlighted by Sunday's Nationwide Series race. It is the first event since NASCAR purchased the track late last year. "We've been waiting for this moment since December 12th which was our formal … [Read more...]
Blaney returns to Iowa Speedway with track experience
NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney would like to see the Iowa Speedway get a Sprint Cup race. Blaney will take part in Sunday's Nationwide Series race at the Iowa Speedway on Sunday which will cap off the season's opening weekend. "I think it would be great if they can get a cup race over there here within … [Read more...]
Iowa Speedway reports an increase in ticket sales
The opening weekend of action at the Iowa Speedway is coming up and a change in ownership has spurred an increase in ticket sales. NASCAR purchased the track last November and Jimmy Small is the track president. "Based on trends over the last four years we have seen -- I guess you could say a … [Read more...]
NASCAR introduces new president of the Iowa Speedway
NASCAR, which was unveiled as the purchaser of the Iowa Speedway in Newton late last month, has hired a new president of the auto racing facility. Jimmy Small, a 28-year-old suburban Detroit native, was introduced today at a news conference in Des Moines. "It is an honor and a privilege to be … [Read more...]
Rusty Wallace pleased with Iowa Speedway season
The season comes to a close at the Iowa Speedway this weekend as the NASCAR trucks make a return visit. Speedway designer Rusty Wallace says it has been a great season for the track despite some weather issues with two of the biggest events. He says they had rain the very first Nationwide race, … [Read more...]
Versatile Kyle Larson one of the drivers at Iowa Speedway this weekend
One of the rising stars of the NASCAR Nationwide Series hopes to take the checkered flag on Saturday night in the U.S. Cellular 250 at the Iowa Speedway. Kyle Larson is one of NASCAR's most versatile drivers. He races midgets, winged and USAC sprint cars and this past weekend finished second on a … [Read more...]
Iowa Speedway prepares for second Nationwide race
The NASCAR Nationwide Series makes its second stop at the Iowa Speedway this weekend with Saturday night's US Cellular 250. Iowa Speedway CEO Doug Fritz who says Brad Keselowski will be the first reigning sprint Cup champion to compete at the track. "What makes it challenging for Brad is the … [Read more...]
Truck series set to race at Iowa Speedway
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will cap off a busy weekend of action at the Iowa Speedway with the American Ethanol 200 on Saturday night. Doug Fritz, the Iowa Speedway CEO, says the fans look forward to the two visits the series makes to the track. Fritz says the truck series offers an … [Read more...]