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NASCAR released its 2026 schedule. Will the Cup Series return to Iowa Speedway?
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa Speedway features two races supported by Iowa Corn Growers Association, continuing a sold-out streak and fan enthusiasm for the third consecutive year.
- On Aug. 20, 2025, NASCAR announced the Cup Series will return to Iowa Speedway in 2026, with the Iowa Corn 350 scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.
- Citing overwhelming support from fans and the Iowa Corn Growers Association, NASCAR confirmed the 2026 event will be the third consecutive year Iowa Speedway hosts the Cup Series.
- The weekend will include the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Hy-Vee PERKS 250 on Saturday, August 8, and FOX Sports, Prime Video, TNT Sports, NBC and USA Network will broadcast the 2026 Cup Series season.
- Fans who attended this year's event can renew tickets through Nov. 12 and general ticket sales begin Dec. 2, with Iowa Speedway sellouts raising expectations for swift 2026 sales.
- The season features new street races and venue returns, including NASCAR San Diego on June 19-21, 2026 with a street-race finish at Naval Base Coronado, plus Cup points races returning to Chicagoland Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway and the All-Star Race moving to Dover Motor Speedway.
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