US EditionIndyCar Practice at Iowa Speedway Disrupted by Tornado Warnings and Sirens
NEWTON, IOWA, JUL 11 – Severe weather including tornado warnings and heavy rain forced cancellation of Friday practice, affecting 27 scheduled drivers at Iowa Speedway, NTT IndyCar officials said.
- IndyCar canceled all Friday on-track activities at Iowa Speedway on July 11, 2025, due to severe thunderstorms and a nearby tornado warning.
- The cancellations followed a tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service for Newton and Lambs Grove, which lasted until 3:15 p.m. local time.
- A tornado touched down about 1.5 miles from the track, lightning strikes occurred within eight miles, and multiple tornado sirens sounded, forcing teams and spectators to seek shelter.
- IndyCar planned a revised Saturday schedule including a 30-minute high-line practice from 10-10:30 a.m. ET, qualifying at 1:30-2:30 p.m., and a race starting at 5:20 p.m. on Fox.
- The weather disruptions caused limited track time and a soaked racing surface, which may affect racing conditions and strategies throughout the weekend.
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