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NASCAR visits Iowa Speedway for the first time in five years this weekend, and the facility will look different from what race fans remember. NASCAR has owned the speedway since 2019 and July 27 th…
NASCAR is making its return to Iowa Speedway this weekend after a five-year hiatus, and the facility has undergone significant changes since then. Cup series teams will race at Iowa Speedway for the first time this weekend since NASCAR took ownership of the track in 2019. The 7/8th-mile track has seen repairs, particularly in the corners, where sections have been repaved to address trouble areas. Despite initial plans to avoid repaving, the harsh Iowa winters deteriorated the track surface, requiring targeted repairs to ensure a safe and competitive racing environment. The upcoming Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway is already sold out, with drivers like Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, and Brad Keselowski participating in a Goodyear tire test at the end of May to prepare for the event.
