Drivers to watch at Iowa Speedway for NASCAR events this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
NASCAR returns to Iowa Speedway for the ARCA Menards Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series races. Carson Brown is favored to win the JR&CO 150, having shown strong short-track racing skills. Jesse Love aims for his first victory this season in the Hy-Vee PERKS 250, after a solid performance at this venue last year. Ryan Blaney, who has an average finish of 4.00 at Iowa, is the pick for the Iowa Corn 350, having previously won this event. The races are set against a backdrop of extended off time for NASCAR teams and drivers.
- •NASCAR returns to action this weekend at Iowa Speedway.
- •Carson Brown is favored to win the ARCA Menards Series race.
- •Jesse Love seeks his first win in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
- •Ryan Blaney has a strong track record at Iowa for the Cup Series.
- •The events follow a lengthy off week for the series.
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — The Favorites to Reach Victory Lane at Iowa Speedway
"NASCAR is finally back after a very long off week with no racing. The ARCA Menards Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series take on Iowa Speedway for some short track action. Here are the three drivers I’m backing to reach Victory Lane this weekend. ARCA Menards Series – JR&CO 150 Pick: Carson Brown…
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