Iowa Speedway to host NASCAR Cup Series event in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Iowa Speedway has confirmed it will host a NASCAR Cup Series event in 2027. Eric Peterson, president of Iowa Speedway, announced the news alongside plans for a $20 million upgrade to the facility. This comes as the track has successfully hosted NASCAR events since its return in 2024, following years of only hosting the ARCA Menards Series. The upgrades are expected to enhance the experience for fans and solidify Iowa's place in future NASCAR schedules.
- •Iowa Speedway will host a Cup Series event in 2027.
- •The track is set for a $20 million upgrade.
- •Iowa has been a successful venue for NASCAR since 2024.
- •The speedway previously only hosted the ARCA Menards Series.
- •NASCAR returns to Iowa Speedway this weekend for 2026 events.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa's status for the 2027 NASCAR season receives a major update
"Iowa Speedway's status for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season receives a major update. Will Iowa return in 2027?
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