NEWTON, Iowa —

NASCAR is coming back to Iowa next year.

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The auto racing circuit will bring the Cup Series to the Iowa Speedway in Newton in 2026, making it the third consecutive year in a row Iowa has hosted the top series in NASCAR.

The Iowa Corn 350 is planned for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. The weekend will also include the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts 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 in a news release announcing the race. “Thanks to their incredible support of NASCAR and our partners at Iowa Corn a

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