NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Iowa Speedway
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| NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Iowa Speedway |
| Location | Newton, Iowa, United States |
Stock car racing events in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series have been held at the Iowa Speedway. The track held 2 races annually from 2011 to 2020, when the track was removed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The track returned to the schedule following the release of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule, supporting a Cup Series race on the same weekend.
Current race
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| Corporate sponsor | Hy-Vee |
|---|---|
| First race | 2011 |
| Distance | 218.75 miles (352.04 km) |
| Laps | 250 (Stage 1: 75 Stage 2: 75 Stage 3: 100) |
| Previous names | Iowa John Deere Dealers 250 presented by Pioneer (2011) Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 (2012) DuPont Pioneer 250 (2013) Get to Know Newton 250 (2014) 3M 250 (2015) American Ethanol E15 250 presented by Enogen (2016–2017) Iowa 250 presented by Enogen (2018) CircuitCity.com 250 presented by Tamron (2019) |
| Most wins (driver) | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Sam Hornish Jr. Sam Mayer (2) |
| Most wins (team) | Roush Fenway Racing (4) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Ford (5) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 0.875 mi (1.408 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
The Hy-Vee PERKS 250 is a 250-lap, 218.75-mile NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. The race has been held in May or June from 2011 to 2019 and was going to be held again in 2020 before being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] The race was removed from the Xfinity Series schedule entirely in 2021.[2] The race returned to the schedule in 2024.
Sam Mayer is the defending race winner.
History
[edit]In the race's first year in 2011, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. earned his first win in what was then the Nationwide Series despite his engine blowing coming to the start/finish line on the last lap. His Roush Fenway Racing teammate Carl Edwards, who was running 2nd, could not see through the smoke coming from Stenhouse's car and as a result, he hit the back of Stenhouse's car which allowed him to cross the start/finish line 1st and win.
The race had different title sponsor almost every year in its first stint on the schedule. The revived Circuit City brand was the race's title sponsor in the last of those years in 2019.[3] On March 27, 2024, Hy-Vee was announced as the title sponsor of the race in 2024 in its first year on the series' schedule since 2019. The grocery store has been the title sponsor of the IndyCar Series doubleheader races at the track since 2022. The store is highlighting their rewards program PERKS in the name of the race. The track also announced in that announcement that the 2024 race had been sold out.[4]
Past winners
[edit]- 2013: Race postponed from Saturday to Sunday due to rain.
- 2015 and 2024: Races extended due to NASCAR Overtime.
- 2020: Race cancelled and moved to Homestead–Miami due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multiple winners (drivers)
[edit]| # Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 2011-2012 |
| Sam Hornish Jr. | 2014, 2016 | |
| Sam Mayer | 2024-2025 |
Multiple winners (teams)
[edit]| # Wins | Team | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Roush Fenway Racing | 2011-2013, 2015 |
| 3 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2014, 2016, 2019 |
| JR Motorsports | 2017, 2018, 2024 |
Manufacturer wins
[edit]| # Wins | Make | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Ford | 2011-2013, 2015, 2025 |
| 3 |  Toyota | 2014, 2016, 2019 |
| Chevrolet | 2017, 2018, 2024 |
Former second race
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| NASCAR Xfinity Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Iowa Speedway |
| Location | Newton, Iowa, United States |
| Corporate sponsor | U.S. Cellular |
| First race | 2009 |
| Last race | 2019 |
| Distance | 218.75 miles (352.04 km) |
| Laps | 250 (Stage 1: 60 Stage 2: 60 Stage 3: 130) |
| Previous names | various presenting sponsors over the years |
| Most wins (driver) | Brad Keselowski (3) |
| Most wins (team) | Joe Gibbs Racing (4) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Ford (5) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 0.875 mi (1.408 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
The U.S. Cellular 250 was a 250-lap, 218.75-mile NASCAR Xfinity Series race which was held at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa every summer from 2009 to 2019. It was traditionally held in late July or early August, while U.S. Cellular was the title sponsor every year since the event's inception with different presenting sponsors over the years. The race was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic before being removed from the schedule entirely in 2021.[20][21]
Past winners
[edit]| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) | Report | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | |||||||||||
| 2009 | August 1 | 88 | Brad Keselowski | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:22:53 | 91.858 | Report | ||
| 2010 | July 31 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:05:56 | 104.222 | Report | ||
| 2011 | August 6 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:11:20 | 99.937 | Report | ||
| 2012 | August 4 | 2 | Elliott Sadler | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 1:53:31 | 115.622 | Report | ||
| 2013 | August 3 | 22 | Brad Keselowski | Penske Racing | Ford | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 1:56:58 | 112.211 | Report | ||
| 2014 | August 2 | 22 | Brad Keselowski | Team Penske | Ford | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:02:49 | 106.867 | Report | ||
| 2015 | August 1 | 22 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford | 260* | 227.5 (366.125) | 2:12:02 | 103.383 | Report | ||
| 2016 | July 30 | 20 | Erik Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:05:43 | 104.401 | Report | ||
| 2017 | July 29 | 20 | Ryan Preece | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 254* | 222.25 (357.676) | 2:17:37 | 96.9 | Report | ||
| 2018 | July 28 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 257* | 224.875 (361.901) | 2:18:00 | 97.772 | Report | ||
| 2019 | July 27 | 98 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart–Haas Racing with Biagi-DenBeste | Ford | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:28:00 | 88.682 | Report | ||
| 2020* | August 1 | Race Canceled and moved to Kansas Speedway due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||||||||||
- 2015, 2017 and 2018: Race extended due to overtime.
- 2020: Race canceled and moved to Kansas due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multiple winners (drivers)
[edit]| # Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Brad Keselowski | 2009, 2013, 2014 |
Multiple winners (teams)
[edit]| # Wins | Team | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Manufacturer wins
[edit]| # Wins | Make | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Ford | 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019 |
| 4 | Toyota | 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| 2 | Chevrolet | 2009, 2012 |
References
[edit]- ^ Leistikow, Chad (May 14, 2020). "In realigned schedule, NASCAR cancels its Iowa Speedway events for 2020 season". Des Moines Register. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Crandall, Kelly (October 30, 2020). "33 races on tap for 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series". Racer. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Page, Scott (June 6, 2019). "Circuit City to sponsor Iowa XFINITY race". Jayski's Silly Season Site. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ "Sold-out NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Iowa Speedway named Hy-Vee PERKS 250". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. March 27, 2024.
- ^ Malloy, Mike (March 22, 2011). "Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins Nationwide race in Iowa". USA Today. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ "2011 Iowa John Deere Dealers 250 Results". Archived from the original on May 26, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ "2011 Iowa John Deere Dealers 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ Hamilton, Andy (May 20, 2012). "Ricky Stenhouse Jr. dominates Nationwide race at Iowa". USA Today. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ "2012 Pioneer Hi-Bred 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "Bayne celebrates wedding with Nationwide win at Iowa". USA Today. June 9, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
- ^ "2013 Duport Pioneer 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2014 Get to Know Newton 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2015 3M 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2016 American Ethanol E15 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2017 American Ethanol E15 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2018 Iowa 250 presented by Enogen". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2019 CircuitCity.com 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Hy-Vee Perks 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2025 Hy-Vee Perks 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ^ Leistikow (May 14, 2020). "In realigned schedule, NASCAR cancels its Iowa Speedway events for 2020 season". Des Moines Register. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Crandall, Kelly (October 30, 2020). "33 races on tap for 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series". Racer. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Iowa Speedway race results at Racing-Reference
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| NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Iowa Speedway |
| Location | Newton, Iowa, United States |
Stock car racing events in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series have been held at the Iowa Speedway. The track held 2 races annually from 2011 to 2020, when the track was removed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The track returned to the schedule following the release of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule, supporting a Cup Series race on the same weekend.
Current race
 | |
| Corporate sponsor | Hy-Vee |
|---|---|
| First race | 2011 |
| Distance | 218.75 miles (352.04 km) |
| Laps | 250 (Stage 1: 75 Stage 2: 75 Stage 3: 100) |
| Previous names | Iowa John Deere Dealers 250 presented by Pioneer (2011) Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 (2012) DuPont Pioneer 250 (2013) Get to Know Newton 250 (2014) 3M 250 (2015) American Ethanol E15 250 presented by Enogen (2016–2017) Iowa 250 presented by Enogen (2018) CircuitCity.com 250 presented by Tamron (2019) |
| Most wins (driver) | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Sam Hornish Jr. Sam Mayer (2) |
| Most wins (team) | Roush Fenway Racing (4) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Ford (5) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 0.875 mi (1.408 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
The Hy-Vee PERKS 250 is a 250-lap, 218.75-mile NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. The race has been held in May or June from 2011 to 2019 and was going to be held again in 2020 before being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] The race was removed from the Xfinity Series schedule entirely in 2021.[2] The race returned to the schedule in 2024.
Sam Mayer is the defending race winner.
History
In the race's first year in 2011, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. earned his first win in what was then the Nationwide Series despite his engine blowing coming to the start/finish line on the last lap. His Roush Fenway Racing teammate Carl Edwards, who was running 2nd, could not see through the smoke coming from Stenhouse's car and as a result, he hit the back of Stenhouse's car which allowed him to cross the start/finish line 1st and win.
The race had different title sponsor almost every year in its first stint on the schedule. The revived Circuit City brand was the race's title sponsor in the last of those years in 2019.[3] On March 27, 2024, Hy-Vee was announced as the title sponsor of the race in 2024 in its first year on the series' schedule since 2019. The grocery store has been the title sponsor of the IndyCar Series doubleheader races at the track since 2022. The store is highlighting their rewards program PERKS in the name of the race. The track also announced in that announcement that the 2024 race had been sold out.[4]
Past winners
| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) | Report | Ref | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | |||||||||||
| 2011 | May 22 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr.[5][6] | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:03:40 | 106.132 | Report | [7] | |
| 2012 | May 20 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr.[8] | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:02:29 | 107.157 | Report | [9] | |
| 2013 | June 9* | 6 | Trevor Bayne[10] | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:08:05 | 102.472 | Report | [11] | |
| 2014 | May 18 | 54 | Sam Hornish Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 250 | 218.72 (352.044) | 2:04:28 | 105.45 | Report | [12] | |
| 2015 | May 17 | 60 | Chris Buescher | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 259* | 226.625 (364.717) | 2:24:17 | 94.242 | Report | [13] | |
| 2016 | June 19 | 18 | Sam Hornish Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 250 | 218.72 (352.044) | 2:07:51 | 102.659 | Report | [14] | |
| 2017 | June 24 | 9 | William Byron | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 250 | 218.72 (352.044) | 2:32:52 | 85.859 | Report | [15] | |
| 2018 | June 17 | 7 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 250 | 218.72 (352.044) | 2:08:33 | 102.100 | Report | [16] | |
| 2019 | June 16 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 250 | 218.72 (352.044) | 2:19:02 | 94.402 | Report | [17] | |
| 2020 – 2023 | Not held | |||||||||||
| 2024 | June 15 | 1 | Sam Mayer | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 253* | 221.375 (356.317) | 2:36:27 | 84.899 | Report | [18] | |
| 2025 | August 2 | 41 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | Ford | 250 | 218.72 (352.044) | 2:29:26 | 87.832 | Report | [19] | |
| 2026 | August 8 | Report | ||||||||||
- 2013: Race postponed from Saturday to Sunday due to rain.
- 2015 and 2024: Races extended due to NASCAR Overtime.
- 2020: Race cancelled and moved to Homestead–Miami due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multiple winners (drivers)
| # Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 2011-2012 |
| Sam Hornish Jr. | 2014, 2016 | |
| Sam Mayer | 2024-2025 |
Multiple winners (teams)
| # Wins | Team | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Roush Fenway Racing | 2011-2013, 2015 |
| 3 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2014, 2016, 2019 |
| JR Motorsports | 2017, 2018, 2024 |
Manufacturer wins
| # Wins | Make | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Ford | 2011-2013, 2015, 2025 |
| 3 |  Toyota | 2014, 2016, 2019 |
| Chevrolet | 2017, 2018, 2024 |
Former second race
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| NASCAR Xfinity Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Iowa Speedway |
| Location | Newton, Iowa, United States |
| Corporate sponsor | U.S. Cellular |
| First race | 2009 |
| Last race | 2019 |
| Distance | 218.75 miles (352.04 km) |
| Laps | 250 (Stage 1: 60 Stage 2: 60 Stage 3: 130) |
| Previous names | various presenting sponsors over the years |
| Most wins (driver) | Brad Keselowski (3) |
| Most wins (team) | Joe Gibbs Racing (4) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Ford (5) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 0.875 mi (1.408 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
The U.S. Cellular 250 was a 250-lap, 218.75-mile NASCAR Xfinity Series race which was held at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa every summer from 2009 to 2019. It was traditionally held in late July or early August, while U.S. Cellular was the title sponsor every year since the event's inception with different presenting sponsors over the years. The race was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic before being removed from the schedule entirely in 2021.[20][21]
Past winners
| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) | Report | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | |||||||||||
| 2009 | August 1 | 88 | Brad Keselowski | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:22:53 | 91.858 | Report | ||
| 2010 | July 31 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:05:56 | 104.222 | Report | ||
| 2011 | August 6 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:11:20 | 99.937 | Report | ||
| 2012 | August 4 | 2 | Elliott Sadler | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 1:53:31 | 115.622 | Report | ||
| 2013 | August 3 | 22 | Brad Keselowski | Penske Racing | Ford | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 1:56:58 | 112.211 | Report | ||
| 2014 | August 2 | 22 | Brad Keselowski | Team Penske | Ford | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:02:49 | 106.867 | Report | ||
| 2015 | August 1 | 22 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford | 260* | 227.5 (366.125) | 2:12:02 | 103.383 | Report | ||
| 2016 | July 30 | 20 | Erik Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:05:43 | 104.401 | Report | ||
| 2017 | July 29 | 20 | Ryan Preece | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 254* | 222.25 (357.676) | 2:17:37 | 96.9 | Report | ||
| 2018 | July 28 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 257* | 224.875 (361.901) | 2:18:00 | 97.772 | Report | ||
| 2019 | July 27 | 98 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart–Haas Racing with Biagi-DenBeste | Ford | 250 | 218.75 (352.044) | 2:28:00 | 88.682 | Report | ||
| 2020* | August 1 | Race Canceled and moved to Kansas Speedway due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||||||||||
- 2015, 2017 and 2018: Race extended due to overtime.
- 2020: Race canceled and moved to Kansas due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multiple winners (drivers)
| # Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Brad Keselowski | 2009, 2013, 2014 |
Multiple winners (teams)
| # Wins | Team | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Manufacturer wins
| # Wins | Make | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Ford | 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019 |
| 4 | Toyota | 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| 2 | Chevrolet | 2009, 2012 |
References
- ^ Leistikow, Chad (May 14, 2020). "In realigned schedule, NASCAR cancels its Iowa Speedway events for 2020 season". Des Moines Register. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Crandall, Kelly (October 30, 2020). "33 races on tap for 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series". Racer. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Page, Scott (June 6, 2019). "Circuit City to sponsor Iowa XFINITY race". Jayski's Silly Season Site. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ "Sold-out NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Iowa Speedway named Hy-Vee PERKS 250". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. March 27, 2024.
- ^ Malloy, Mike (March 22, 2011). "Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins Nationwide race in Iowa". USA Today. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ "2011 Iowa John Deere Dealers 250 Results". Archived from the original on May 26, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ "2011 Iowa John Deere Dealers 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ Hamilton, Andy (May 20, 2012). "Ricky Stenhouse Jr. dominates Nationwide race at Iowa". USA Today. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ "2012 Pioneer Hi-Bred 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "Bayne celebrates wedding with Nationwide win at Iowa". USA Today. June 9, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
- ^ "2013 Duport Pioneer 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2014 Get to Know Newton 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2015 3M 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2016 American Ethanol E15 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2017 American Ethanol E15 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2018 Iowa 250 presented by Enogen". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2019 CircuitCity.com 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Hy-Vee Perks 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "2025 Hy-Vee Perks 250". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ^ Leistikow (May 14, 2020). "In realigned schedule, NASCAR cancels its Iowa Speedway events for 2020 season". Des Moines Register. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Crandall, Kelly (October 30, 2020). "33 races on tap for 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series". Racer. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
External links
- Iowa Speedway race results at Racing-Reference