Iowa Speedway

Track Info

Location	Newton, Iowa
Type	D-Shaped Oval (Short Track)
Length	0.875 miles (1.408 km)
Banking	12-14 degrees in turns, 10 degrees on frontstretch, 2 degrees on backstretch
Surface	Asphalt
Capacity	~30,000
Opened	2006

Track Characteristics

Iowa Speedway was designed by NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace and built specifically to produce great racing. The 0.875-mile D-shaped oval features progressive banking that varies across the turns, giving drivers multiple lanes to race in. The track made its Cup Series debut in 2024 and quickly proved that it delivers the kind of intense, physical short-track racing that fans love.

The track's relatively narrow racing surface and high banking for its size create a bullring atmosphere where cars are always close together. The asymmetric D shape means Turns 1 and 2 are different from Turns 3 and 4, requiring drivers to adjust their approach throughout each lap. The long front stretch allows for big runs into Turn 1, while the tighter Turns 3 and 4 reward patience and precision.

Iowa's location in the Midwest heartland gives it a special connection to grassroots racing. The track was a hit with the Xfinity Series and Truck Series for years before finally getting its Cup date, and the enthusiastic Iowa fans proved that the Midwest hunger for top-level NASCAR is very real.

Getting There

Nearest Airport	Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - approximately 35 miles west.
Nearest City	Newton, IA. Des Moines is about 35 miles west and offers the best selection of hotels, restaurants, and entertainment.

Series That Race Here

• NASCAR Cup Series - One race per year
• NASCAR Xfinity Series
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
• ARCA Menards Series

2026 NASCAR Event Info

Cup Race	Iowa Corn 350
Date	June 14, 2026
TV	USA Network

Track Records

Cup Qualifying Record	Records being established (Cup debut 2024)
Note	Iowa Speedway made its Cup Series debut in 2024 after years of hosting lower-tier NASCAR series

Notable Past Races

• 2024 Cup Debut: Ryan Blaney won the inaugural Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway in a dramatic finish that validated the track's addition to the schedule.
• 2009: The first Xfinity Series race at Iowa drew a sellout crowd, proving the Midwest appetite for NASCAR racing.
• 2019: Brett Moffitt won a thrilling Truck Series race at Iowa, showcasing the tight, physical racing that the track is known for.

Track Facts

• Iowa Speedway was designed by Rusty Wallace, who wanted to create the ultimate short track with great sightlines and exciting, multi-groove racing.
• The track is located in Newton, Iowa, a small city famous for being the home of Maytag appliances.
• Despite being one of the newer tracks on the circuit (opened 2006), Iowa has quickly built a reputation for producing some of the best short-track racing in NASCAR.
• The facility includes a 1.2-mile road course that winds through the infield of the oval.

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