NASCAR news release
Iowa Corn 350 powered by Ethanol will be held on Sunday, Aug. 9, while the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ Hy-Vee PERKS 250 Returns on Saturday, Aug. 8
NEWTON, Iowa (Aug. 20, 2025) – Due to overwhelming support of fans and Iowa’s corn growers, NASCAR announced today that the NASCAR Cup Series will return to Iowa Speedway in 2026.
The Iowa Corn 350 powered by Ethanol will return to the Fastest Short Track on the Planet on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. It will cap another incredible weekend of NASCAR racing that includes the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ Hy-Vee PERKS 250 on Saturday, Aug. 8.
“There is no destination on the Cup Series schedule quite like Iowa Speedway, and we are proud that it has become a can’t-miss destination for NASCAR fans,” said Iowa Speedway President Eric Peterson. “Thanks to their incredible support of NASCAR and our partners at Iowa Corn and Hy-Vee, Iowa Speedway has showcased the Hawkeye state and its love for racing to the world.”
The 2026 Iowa Corn 350 powered by Ethanol will mark the third consecutive year that Iowa Speedway has hosted the Cup Series. The race has sold out each year and anticipation is high that tickets will go fast for next year’s event. The deadline for fans to renew their tickets for next season is Nov. 12, with 2026 tickets scheduled to go on sale Dec. 2.
For the latest information, fans should visit www.iowaspeedway.com. For the complete 2026 NASCAR schedule, visit www.nascar.com/schedule.
About Iowa Speedway
Iowa Speedway, The Fastest Short Track on the Planet, is a state-of-the-art 7/8-mile asphalt paved tri-oval racetrack and motorsports facility located in Newton, Iowa. Since its debut in 2006, it has become a unique destination that has hosted premier NASCAR and IndyCar events, and world-class entertainment in the heart of Iowa’s corn country. For more information on Iowa Speedway, visit www.iowaspeedway.com.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
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