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NASCAR fans gather in Newton for Iowa Corn 350 race this weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:37 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

NASCAR fans gather in Newton for Iowa Corn 350 race this weekend
Summary

About 40,000 NASCAR fans are in Newton, Iowa, for the Iowa Corn 350, taking place at Iowa Speedway this Sunday. Newton, home to a population of around 15,000, gained fame as the birthplace of the Maytag washing machine and the iconic Maytag Repairman. While racing is new for the town, its history of household appliances has been a significant part of its identity for decades. Newton features Maytag Park, which includes a statue of the beloved repairman.

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  • •NASCAR event occurring in Newton, Iowa this weekend.
  • •40,000 fans expected to attend the Iowa Corn 350.
  • •Newton known for the Maytag washing machine and repairman.
  • •The event reflects the town's push for NASCAR prominence.
  • •Maytag Park hosts celebrations and a statue of the repairman.
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  • 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR, Iowa and Newton's Maytag Repairman? Let's connect the dots
What they're saying
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NASCAR has become a big thing in Newton, but racing didn't put the Iowa town on the map. Nope, the washing machine did that.

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