Everything you need to know about NASCAR's first Cup Series in Iowa (2024)

GINORMOUS ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE. THE CALL FOR NASCAR DRIVERS TO START THEIR ENGINES WILL RING LOUD AND CLEAR FROM THE IOWA SPEEDWAY IN NEWTON STARTING IN JUNE. THE NASCAR CUP SERIES. THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, THE NASCAR CUP SERIES, NASCAR’S HIGHEST LEVEL, WILL ROAR AROUND THE SEVEN EIGHTH MILE OF A TRACK AT THE IOWA SPEEDWAY IN NEWTON. NASCAR FANS ARE. BEYOND EXCITED. I WAS OUT THERE JUST JUMPING JACKS. I TELL YOU WHAT, UP AND DOWN, JUST SUPER EXCITED AGAIN TO, YOU KNOW, WELCOME NASCAR HERE. BRAD KESELOWSKI HAS RACED THE IOWA SPEEDWAY IN THE PAST. THE NASCAR CUP SERIES COME TO NEWTON. HAS HIS ENGINE RUNNING SURPRISE. DELIGHTED. YOU KNOW, USUALLY YOU HEAR RUMORS ABOUT THINGS LIKE THIS FIRST AND NASCAR DONE A GREAT JOB OF KEEPING THAT QUIET. BUT THEN ELATED FOR THE COMMUNITY. HALL OF FAME NASCAR DRIVER AND IOWA SPEEDWAY DESIGNER RUSTY WALLACE. ALSO ON HAND. HE SAYS THE NASCAR CUP SERIES COMING TO THE IOWA SEEDWAY WAS THE DREAM WHEN THE TRACK OPENED BACK IN 2006. WE WAITED AND WAITED AND WAITED. AND NOW WE GOT THE NASCAR CUP SERIES. BUT HEY, WE’LL WAIT OUR TURN. IT WAS A LONG TURN, A LONG TIME TO WAIT. BUT NOW WE GOT IT. THAT RACE WILL HIT THE TRACK ON SUNDAY, JUNE 16TH, PRECEDED BY RACES FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH AND SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH, A WEEKEND THAT WILL REV UP A LOT OF LIFE INTO THE ECONOMY AT A LOCAL LEVEL. NEWTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA WILL BENEFIT FROM A SURGE OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY. ON AVERAGE, NASCAR PREMIUM EVENTS GENERATE APPROXIMATELY. $100 MILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT PER CUP EVENT. NASCAR CUP SERIES COMING TO NEWTON WAS PUSHED ALONG BY THE SHUTDOWN OF A TRACK IN CALIFORNIA, LEAVING THE OPEN WEEKEND FOR THE IOWA SPEEDWAY TO DRIVE RIGHT INTO TICKETS GO ON SALE AT A LATER DATE. BUT IF YOU GO TO IOWA SPEEDWAY DOT COM. A $25 DEPOSIT CAN BE MADE FOR A PRIORITY ACCESS BEFORE TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC IN DES MOINES, MARC

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First NASCAR Cup Series in Newton: Everything you need to know about Iowa Speedway's NASCAR weekend

NASCAR's top drivers are in Iowa this weekend for the first Cup Series race at Newton's Iowa Speedway. The three-day NASCAR weekend started Friday with the ARCA Menards Series' Atlas 150. NASCAR Xfinity Series' Hy-Vee Perks 250 was Saturday and the main event, NASCAR's Cup Series' Iowa Corn 350, is Sunday. Mixed in are driver appearances, qualifying runs, concerts and more.How to watch Sunday’s Cup Series raceThe Iowa Corn 350 will air on USA Network starting at 6 p.m. Sunday. Fans can also catch the race streaming on Sling TV, Fubo or the Hulu + LiveTV/ESPN+ bundle.Here's what to know about NASCAR weekend at the Iowa Speedway in Newton:Location Iowa Speedway, 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive, Newton Full schedule for NASCAR weekend, June 14-16Friday, June 14: Noon: Parking lots and Fan Zone open1 p.m.: Grandstand gates open1-1:15 p.m.: Sammy Smith appearance1:30-1:45 p.m.: Joey Gase Q&A2-2:45 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series practice3-3:20 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series qualifying3:35-4:25 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series practice4:35-5:25 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series practice5:25 p.m.: Neva Alden pre-race concert7 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series Atlas 150Saturday, June 15: 6 a.m.: Parking lots open 8 a.m.: Fan Zone opens9 a.m.: Joey Logano SiriusXM NASCAR Experience 9:30 a.m.: NSX autograph session 10 a.m.: Grandstand gates open 11:05 a.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying 12:05 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series qualifying 1:30 p.m.: Joey Gase appearance1:45-2:15 p.m.: Stacking Pennies Podcast with Corey Lajoie 2:30 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series Hy-Vee Perks 250TBD: Tim Dugger post-race concertSunday, June 16:11 a.m.: Parking lots and Fan Zone open2 p.m.: Grandstand gates open2:30-2:45 p.m.: Christopher Bell appearance2:45 p.m.: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. appearance3:05 p.m.: Chase Briscoe appearance3:15-3:30 p.m.: Ty Gibbs appearance3:15-4:45 p.m.: Fanwalk Experience access3:30 p.m.: Brad Keselowski appearance3:45 p.m.: Ryan Blaney appearance4 p.m.: Flatland Ridge concert4:15 p.m.: Josh Berry Q&A5:30 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series driver introductions6 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350TBA: Post-race FireworksWATCH: Preparations underway for NASCAR weekend at the Iowa SpeedwayDirections and parkingDirections:All race traffic on Interstate 80: Take Interstate 80 to exit 168. Take exit 168 to Iowa Speedway Drive and turn south. Continue south on Iowa Speedway Drive and staff will direct you to the appropriate parking lot. Traffic will not be allowed to turn onto Rusty Wallace Drive from this interchange. Rusty Wallace Drive has been designated as an emergency route and will only be utilized for emergencies and to relieve traffic congestion. When exiting the Iowa Speedway use the same route.Newton Club members and luxury suite owners: Take Interstate 80 to exit 164. Exit south onto U.S. 14. Continue traveling south on U.S. 14 approximately 3.6 miles. Turn east on South 60th Avenue. Continue east 2.25 miles and turn north on County Road S:74. Continue north 3.6 miles. Turn east on Rusty Wallace Drive, signs and staff will direct you to parking from here.ParkingGrandstand customers will park in our FREE General Parking areas.Newton Club ticket holders and Luxury Suite guests will be directed to designated lots.ADA: All you need to do is bring your ADA permit, matching ID and corresponding state-issued card and/or paperwork to the track with you! You will be directed to the ADA lots, and can check out our ADA Guide for more information about accessibility at Iowa Speedway. KCCI ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook |YouTube | Instagram | TwitterTicket informationAccording to iowaspeedway.com, most of the NASCAR weekend events are sold out, including full weekend packages, camping spots and single-day tickets for Saturday and Sunday. Fans can still find tickets on the secondary market, including Seatgeek, Gametime, StubHub, Vivid and more. What's allowed in the stadiumOnly sealed bottled water is allowed through the ticketing gates. Guests may bring in one empty soft-sided cooler no larger than 14 x 14 x 14 inches (guests may put sealed bottled water in the soft-sided cooler, two sealed water bottles are allowed per person). Telescoping handles on a cooler are OK if they fit within the 14 x 14 x 14 inches allowed dimensions. The hard plastic lining in a soft-sided cooler does not need to be removed.A maximum of two bags per person are allowed through admission gates. Backpacks, diaper bags, clutch bags and fanny packs are permitted as long as they do not exceed a maximum size of 18 x 18 x 14 inches.Soft-sided coolers are permitted as long as they do not exceed a maximum size of 14 x 14 x 14 inches.A combination of any of the above mentioned items will be allowed with the exception of the soft-sided coolers, which will be limited to one cooler per guest.Cameras and binoculars are allowed as long as they meet the above requirements. Camera bags must not be larger than a standard backpack.Outside alcohol is not permitted inside the stadium but can be purchased once inside.Pets are not allowed inside Speedway property with the exception of registered service animals.Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. For a complete list of specific items that are and are not allowed at the event, click here. Drivers to watch Current standings in each series:Cup Series:Kyle Larson: 561 points, 3 wins, 675 laps led, 7 stage winsChase Elliot: 547 points, 1 win, 136 laps led, 1 stage winsDenny Hamlin: 535 points, 3 wins, 607 laps led, 3 stage winsXfinity Series:Cole Custer: 509 points, 0 wins, 222 laps led, 2 stage winsAustin Hill: 497 points, 2 wins, 128 laps led, 2 stage winsChandler Smith: 497 points, 2 wins, 271 laps led, 3 stage winsARCA Menards SeriesAndres Perez: 273 pointsGreg Van Alst: 257 pointsAmber Balcaen: 240 points Full standings can be found at nascar.com.NASCAR weekend weather forecast and inclement weather policyAs of Monday afternoon, KCCI's forecast calls for highs of 87 Friday, 89 Saturday and 93 Sunday. Friday should be dry but there's a chance of morning showers Saturday and isolated thunderstorms Sunday. In case a race is postponed and rescheduled due to inclement weather, tickets will be honored on the new date. Fans may exchange tickets not used on the rescheduled date for a future race. Unused tickets may be exchanged for a ticket of equal or lesser value based on event and seating location availability at the time of redemption.Other events this summer at the Iowa SpeedwayNASCAR isn't the only main event at the Iowa Speedway this summer. On July 12-14 is the Hy-Vee Indycar Race Weekend. Enjoy a weekend of racing, camping and concerts from Post Malone, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and Eric Church. More information about the Hy-Vee Indycar Race Weekend or to purchase tickets, click here.» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple| Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI

NEWTON, Iowa —

NASCAR's top drivers are in Iowa this weekend for the first Cup Series race at Newton's Iowa Speedway.

The three-day NASCAR weekend started Friday with the ARCA Menards Series' Atlas 150. NASCAR Xfinity Series' Hy-Vee Perks 250 was Saturday and the main event, NASCAR's Cup Series' Iowa Corn 350, is Sunday. Mixed in are driver appearances, qualifying runs, concerts and more.

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How to watch Sunday’s Cup Series race

The Iowa Corn 350 will air on USA Network starting at 6 p.m. Sunday. Fans can also catch the race streaming on Sling TV, Fubo or the Hulu + LiveTV/ESPN+ bundle.

Here's what to know about NASCAR weekend at the Iowa Speedway in Newton:

Location

Iowa Speedway, 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive, Newton

Full schedule for NASCAR weekend, June 14-16

Friday, June 14:

Noon: Parking lots and Fan Zone open
1 p.m.: Grandstand gates open
1-1:15 p.m.: Sammy Smith appearance
1:30-1:45 p.m.: Joey Gase Q&A
2-2:45 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series practice
3-3:20 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series qualifying
3:35-4:25 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series practice
4:35-5:25 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series practice
5:25 p.m.: Neva Alden pre-race concert
7 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series Atlas 150

Saturday, June 15:

6 a.m.: Parking lots open
8 a.m.: Fan Zone opens
9 a.m.: Joey Logano SiriusXM NASCAR Experience
9:30 a.m.: NSX autograph session
10 a.m.: Grandstand gates open
11:05 a.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying
12:05 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series qualifying
1:30 p.m.: Joey Gase appearance
1:45-2:15 p.m.: Stacking Pennies Podcast with Corey Lajoie
2:30 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series Hy-Vee Perks 250
TBD: Tim Dugger post-race concert

Sunday, June 16:

11 a.m.: Parking lots and Fan Zone open
2 p.m.: Grandstand gates open
2:30-2:45 p.m.: Christopher Bell appearance
2:45 p.m.: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. appearance
3:05 p.m.: Chase Briscoe appearance
3:15-3:30 p.m.: Ty Gibbs appearance
3:15-4:45 p.m.: Fanwalk Experience access
3:30 p.m.: Brad Keselowski appearance
3:45 p.m.: Ryan Blaney appearance
4 p.m.: Flatland Ridge concert
4:15 p.m.: Josh Berry Q&A
5:30 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series driver introductions
6 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350
TBA: Post-race Fireworks

WATCH: Preparations underway for NASCAR weekend at the Iowa Speedway

Directions and parking

Directions:

All race traffic on Interstate 80: Take Interstate 80 to exit 168. Take exit 168 to Iowa Speedway Drive and turn south. Continue south on Iowa Speedway Drive and staff will direct you to the appropriate parking lot. Traffic will not be allowed to turn onto Rusty Wallace Drive from this interchange. Rusty Wallace Drive has been designated as an emergency route and will only be utilized for emergencies and to relieve traffic congestion. When exiting the Iowa Speedway use the same route.
Newton Club members and luxury suite owners: Take Interstate 80 to exit 164. Exit south onto U.S. 14. Continue traveling south on U.S. 14 approximately 3.6 miles. Turn east on South 60th Avenue. Continue east 2.25 miles and turn north on County Road S:74. Continue north 3.6 miles. Turn east on Rusty Wallace Drive, signs and staff will direct you to parking from here.

Parking

Grandstand customers will park in our FREE General Parking areas.
Newton Club ticket holders and Luxury Suite guests will be directed to designated lots.
ADA: All you need to do is bring your ADA permit, matching ID and corresponding state-issued card and/or paperwork to the track with you! You will be directed to the ADA lots, and can check out our ADA Guide for more information about accessibility at Iowa Speedway.

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Ticket information

According to iowaspeedway.com, most of the NASCAR weekend events are sold out, including full weekend packages, camping spots and single-day tickets for Saturday and Sunday. Fans can still find tickets on the secondary market, including Seatgeek, Gametime, StubHub, Vivid and more.

What's allowed in the stadium

Only sealed bottled water is allowed through the ticketing gates. Guests may bring in one empty soft-sided cooler no larger than 14 x 14 x 14 inches (guests may put sealed bottled water in the soft-sided cooler, two sealed water bottles are allowed per person). Telescoping handles on a cooler are OK if they fit within the 14 x 14 x 14 inches allowed dimensions. The hard plastic lining in a soft-sided cooler does not need to be removed.
A maximum of two bags per person are allowed through admission gates. Backpacks, diaper bags, clutch bags and fanny packs are permitted as long as they do not exceed a maximum size of 18 x 18 x 14 inches.
Soft-sided coolers are permitted as long as they do not exceed a maximum size of 14 x 14 x 14 inches.
A combination of any of the above mentioned items will be allowed with the exception of the soft-sided coolers, which will be limited to one cooler per guest.
Cameras and binoculars are allowed as long as they meet the above requirements. Camera bags must not be larger than a standard backpack.
Outside alcohol is not permitted inside the stadium but can be purchased once inside.
Pets are not allowed inside Speedway property with the exception of registered service animals.
Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.

For a complete list of specific items that are and are not allowed at the event, click here.

NASCAR Cup Series race could bring millions to Newton and surrounding area

Drivers to watch

Current standings in each series:

Cup Series:

Kyle Larson: 561 points, 3 wins, 675 laps led, 7 stage wins
Chase Elliot: 547 points, 1 win, 136 laps led, 1 stage wins
Denny Hamlin: 535 points, 3 wins, 607 laps led, 3 stage wins

Xfinity Series:

Cole Custer: 509 points, 0 wins, 222 laps led, 2 stage wins
Austin Hill: 497 points, 2 wins, 128 laps led, 2 stage wins
Chandler Smith: 497 points, 2 wins, 271 laps led, 3 stage wins

ARCA Menards Series

Andres Perez: 273 points
Greg Van Alst: 257 points
Amber Balcaen: 240 points

Full standings can be found at nascar.com.

NASCAR weekend weather forecast and inclement weather policy

As of Monday afternoon, KCCI's forecast calls for highs of 87 Friday, 89 Saturday and 93 Sunday. Friday should be dry but there's a chance of morning showers Saturday and isolated thunderstorms Sunday.

In case a race is postponed and rescheduled due to inclement weather, tickets will be honored on the new date. Fans may exchange tickets not used on the rescheduled date for a future race. Unused tickets may be exchanged for a ticket of equal or lesser value based on event and seating location availability at the time of redemption.

Other events this summer at the Iowa Speedway

NASCAR isn't the only main event at the Iowa Speedway this summer. On July 12-14 is the Hy-Vee Indycar Race Weekend. Enjoy a weekend of racing, camping and concerts from Post Malone, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and Eric Church.

More information about the Hy-Vee Indycar Race Weekend or to purchase tickets, click here.

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