NASCAR in Newton: Everything you need to know about Iowa Speedway’s NASCAR weekend
NASCAR’s top drivers are back in Iowa for the third straight summer, and are already talking about a fourth.
NASCAR weekend at Newton’s Iowa Speedway kicks off Friday with the JR&Co. 150 ARCA Menards Series, followed by the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Hy-Vee 250 and USAC Silver Crown Series races on Saturday, and the Cup Series Iowa Corn powered by Ethanol 350 on Sunday.
Tickets are still available for Friday and Saturday, but Sunday’s Cup Series race is sold out.
Officials announced on Thursday that NASCAR would return next summer, over Fourth of July weekend.
Here’s what to know about NASCAR weekend at the Iowa Speedway in Newton:
Location Iowa Speedway, 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive, Newton TicketsTickets for Friday’s race start at $23.83 and can be found hereTickets for Saturday’s race start at $42.56 and can be found hereFind ticket information on next summer’s races hereSchedule for NASCAR weekend
Friday, Aug. 7 | Full schedule
12:30 p.m.: Parking lots open2 p.m.: Grandstand ticket gates, Fan Zone opens2:30-3:15 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series practice3:30-3:50 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series qualifying 5:35 p.m.: JR&Co. 150 driver introductions6 p.m.: JR&Co. 150 150 ARCA Menards Series racePost-race: Back Roads Series Concert Featuring Decoy
Saturday, Aug. 8 | Full schedule
7:30 a.m.: Parking lots open 8:25-9 a.m.: USAC Silver Crown Series practice9:10-9:45 a.m.: USAC Silver Crown Series qualifying10 a.m.: Grandstand ticket gates, Fan Zone, merchandise haulers open10:30-11:20 a.m.: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series practice11:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying1-2 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series practice2:10-3 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series qualifying3:35 p.m.: HyVee 250 Driver Introductions4 p.m.: HyVee 250 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race8 p.m.: USAC Silver Crown Series race
Sunday, Aug. 9 | Full schedule
8 a.m.: Parking lots open9 a.m.: Grandstand ticket gates, Fan Zone, merchandise haulers open11:45-2:15 p.m.: FanWalk pre-race access1:50 p.m.: Iowa Corn Powered By Ethanol 350 driver introductions2:30 p.m.: Iowa Corn powered by Ethanol 350 NASCAR Cup Series race Directions and parking
Directions:
All race traffic on Interstate 80: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 the free general parking areas.Newton Club ticket holders and luxury suite guests will be directed to designated lots.ADA: Make sure to take your ADA permit, matching ID and corresponding state-issued card and/or paperwork to the track. You will be directed to the ADA lots. What’s allowed in the stadiumFood or drink (including alcohol) is not allowed at Iowa Speedway, including in the fan zone. 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). Telescoping handles on a cooler are OK if they fit within the 14” x 14” x 14” 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. Cameras and binoculars are allowed as long as they meet the above requirements. Camera bags must not be larger than a standard backpack. 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 weekend weather forecast and inclement weather policy
As of Friday morning, the forecast calls for a high of 82 on Friday, 83 on Saturday and 81 on Sunday, with rain and storms possible Friday and Sunday. See our severe weather outlook here.