NASCAR returns to action at Iowa Speedway for playoff push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:33 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
NASCAR resumes its season this weekend at Iowa Speedway following a bye week. The NASCAR Cup Series, along with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the ARCA Menards Series, will compete at the 0.875-mile track. Drivers are entering the crucial second half of the season, with playoff spots on the line. William Byron, the defending Cup Series winner at Iowa, looks to build momentum as the season progresses. The Truck Series is on a break before returning later this month, while IndyCar continues its championship battle after a brief hiatus.
- •NASCAR resumes action at Iowa Speedway this weekend.
- •William Byron is the defending Cup Series winner.
- •The Truck Series is off until later this month.
- •Multiple series will race at a popular Midwest short track.
- •Drivers are aiming for playoff positions as the season progresses.
- 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Heads to Corn Country with Iowa Weekend
"NASCAR Returns at Iowa After Bye Week as Playoff Push Resumes The break is over. After a much-needed bye week, NASCAR returns to action this weekend at Iowa Speedway for one of the busiest race weekends of the summer. The NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series will all compete…
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