For the first time since 2019, the NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to Iowa Speedway.
Justin Aladjar is the only driver entered with a history of winning in the Xfinity Series at this 0.875-mile track in Newton, Iowa. He did so in June 2018.
Gregg Powell has completed flips on multiple continents and won multiple NASCAR races.
Details for Saturday’s Xfinity race at Iowa Speedway
(All times Eastern Time)
start: The command to start the engines will be given by Hy-Vee Director Sheila Lang at 3:28 p.m. … The green flag is scheduled to wave at 3:35 p.m.
Pre-race: Garages will open at 7:30 a.m. … Qualifying will begin at 12:05 p.m. … Driver introductions will begin at 3:00 p.m. … A prayer will be offered by Luis Arredondo of the Federation of Christian Athletes at 3:20 p.m. … The national anthem will be performed by Emma Butterworth at 3:21 p.m.
distance: The race will be 250 laps (218.75 miles) on a 0.875 mile track.
stage: Stage 1 ends on lap 75. Stage 2 ends on lap 150.
Starting line-up: Qualifying begins Saturday at 12:05 p.m.
Television/Radio: USA Network will broadcast the race at 3:30 PM… Pre-race coverage begins at 3 PM on USA Network… Motor Racing Network coverage begins at 3 PM… MRN coverage will be on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
forecast: Weather UndergroundAt the start of the race, the high temperature was 80 degrees, it was cloudy and there was a 15% chance of precipitation.
last time: The series last raced at Iowa in 2019, with Chase Briscoe winning that race. Current Xfinity driver Justin Allgaier finished sixth.
