Iowa Speedway Hosts NASCAR Triple Header Weekend

The Iowa Speedway is gearing up for another exciting weekend of NASCAR racing as all three national series converge on Newton, Iowa from August 7-9, 2026.

The event kicks off on Friday with the ARCA Menards Series JR&CO 150. Practice runs will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. CT, followed by qualifying from 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. CT.

Driver introductions are scheduled for 5:35 p.m. CT before the 150-lap race gets underway at 6 p.m. CT (7 p.m. ET).

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series takes center stage on Saturday with the HyVee Perks 250. Practice will run from 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. CT, while qualifying goes from 11:35 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT.

The 250-lap race begins at 4 p.m. CT (5 p.m. ET), with the USAC Silver Crown Series holding practice and qualifying throughout the day.

The NASCAR Cup Series closes out the weekend on Sunday with the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol, featuring a 350-lap race covering about 306 miles. Driver introductions are at 1:50 p.m. CT before the green flag waves at 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET).