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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

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:

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

Xfinity Series:

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

ARCA Menards Series

1. Andres Perez: 273 points
2. Greg Van Alst: 257 points
3. 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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