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Kaulig Racing – Weekly Preview | Iowa Speedway

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  • LeBron James’ I PROMISE School: This week at Kaulig Companies Headquarters in Hudson, Ohio, Matt Kaulig headed up a school supply drive for third through eighth grade students at the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I PROMISE School. Kaulig Giving has partnered with LeBron James’ foundation to help local Akron, Ohio area students every year since 2018. To see more on the event, click HERE.
  • Play Ball: Ty Dillon will make the trip from Iowa Speedway on Saturday evening to Bristol Motor Speedway for the Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds. Dillon will take part in pre-game activities as Major League Baseball makes its debut at ‘The Last Great Coliseum.’ Fans can tune in for the game on FOX starting at 7:15 p.m. ET.
  • The Ride of the Season: After starting the In-Season Challenge as the 32nd seed, Ty Dillon knocked out multiple heavy hitters in the bracket style elimination and made his way to the Championship Round at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With a Cinderella Story for the ages, Dillon came up just shy of winning the Million Dollar prize against Ty Gibbs.

At Iowa Speedway:

Kaulig Racing has made two NASCAR Cup Series starts at Iowa Speedway.
In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Kaulig Racing has made 12 starts at Iowa, earning four top-10 finishes.

 10 Team Info

Crew Chief: Andrew Dickeson

Partner: Sea Best

Ty Dillon, No. 10 Sea Best Camaro ZL1
Sea Best: Sea Best will serve as the primary partner of the No. 10 Chevrolet this weekend at Iowa Speedway with Ty Dillon and Kaulig Racing. Sea Best proudly serves as the flagship brand of Beaver Street Fisheries, a family-owned and operated company based in Jacksonville, Florida. As one of the nation’s largest importers, manufacturers, and distributors of seafood and meat, the Sea Best brand is synonymous with premium-quality seafood. Its product lineup includes a wide range of frozen fish fillets—such as ahi tuna, mahi-mahi, cod, and catfish—along with shrimp, scallops, and lobster.

This week the No. 10 Sea Best Chevrolet will feature retail partner Hy-Vee. Hy-Vee is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Its slogan, “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle,” expresses the foundation of the company’s operating philosophy. Hy-Vee operates more than 280 retail stores in eight Midwestern states, including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Meet Ty Dillon:

Sunday, August 3

Ty Dillon will be at to the Chevrolet Merchandise Hauler at 11:15 a.m. CT to meet fans and sign autographs on Sunday, August 3.

At Iowa Speedway:

  • Ty Dillon will make his first Cup Series start at Iowa Speedway this weekend for the Iowa Corn 350 on Sunday, August 3, when the Cup Series makes his second appearance at the Newton, Iowa track.
  • While this will be the first start for Dillon in the Cup Series, he has starts at the short track in the Xfinity Series, Truck Series and ARCA Series.
  • In the Xfinity Series, Dillon has six starts with four top-five finishes, five top-10 finishes and all six finishes in the top 14. His best finish in the series is second in both 2016 races. Dillon’s best showing at the track in the series was during the July 30, 2016, race where Dillon started the race 15th and led 83 of the 250 laps before finishing second to Erik Jones.
  • In the Craftsman Truck Series, Dillon has four starts with two top-five finishes and three top-10 finishes. He has a career-best finish of second in 2012 and has led a total 110 laps at the track in the series.
  • Dillon has two starts at the track in the ARCA Menards Series, including his lone win at the track in 2011 when he won from the pole position after leading 193 of 200 laps.

“With the In-Season Challenge over, we’re going into Iowa this weekend and resetting our goals to continue the momentum of the last five weeks and finish our season on a strong note. Iowa has always been one of my favorite tracks, but its been a while since I’ve run there. The surface is really old and worn out and the patches add character and make it unique for us. It’s going to be cool to be back there again this weekend.” – Ty Dillon on Iowa Speedway  

16 Team Info

Crew Chief: Trent Owens

Partner: Celsius

AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Celsius Camaro ZL1
Celsius: Celsius is known for their better-for-you lineup of energy and hydration products, all zero sugar and created with essential vitamins. As the Official Energy Drink of Kaulig Racing, Celsius fuels Allmendinger and the No. 16 team every race weekend to keep them performing at their best.

Meet AJ Allmendinger:

Friday, August 1

AJ Allmendinger with be at the Freeway Meat & Grocery 5500 East University Ave. Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 on Friday, August 1, at 6:15 P.M. CT to meet fans, sign autographs and sample Celsius.

At Iowa Speedway:

So far in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, AJ Allmendinger has earned one top five and five top-10 finishes. Allmendinger currently sits 18th in driver point standings.
 
“Iowa was a unique racetrack last year; with the repaved corners and the old pavement straight aways, it made the track tricky. It will be interesting to see, after a year with the repaved corners, how the track feels. Last year, we had decent speed before the issues we had. I enjoyed driving the track and I’m looking forward to getting back there, continuing the find speed in our race car and putting together a strong weekend.” – AJ Allmendinger on Iowa Speedway  

10 Team Info

Crew Chief: Kevin Walter

Partner: Champion Container

Daniel Dye, No. 10 Champion Container Chevrolet
Champion Container: Champion Container, a family-owned business specializing in industrial packaging and container solutions, will be onboard Daniel Dye’s No. 10 Chevrolet for the HyVee Perks 250 at Iowa Speedway.

At Iowa Speedway:

Daniel Dye will make his second NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Iowa Speedway. In his first start at Iowa with Kaulig Racing last year, he earned a top-10 finish.
Dye has made two ARCA Menards Series starts at Iowa and earned a runner-up finish.
 
“Iowa is another track I had the opportunity to make an Xfinity Series start at with Kaulig Racing last year and ended up coming home with a top-10 finish. I almost won an ARCA race there a few years ago, so it’s been a track that’s been pretty good to me in the couple of starts I’ve made there. Hopefully we can carry some momentum from our top-10 finish last week.” – Daniel Dye on Iowa Speedway  

11 Team Info

Crew Chief: Eddie Pardue

Partner: Benesch

Carson Hocevar, No. 11 Benesch Chevrolet
Benesch: Benesch and Kaulig Racing will team up at Iowa Speedway for the HyVee Perks 250. Benesch, an AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 450 attorneys and offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai and Wilmington, continues to be recognized by the legal industry.

At Iowa Speedway:

Carson Hocevar has two starts at Iowa Speedway. He made his track debut in 2019 in the ARCA Menards Series where he earned a fourth-place finish and in last seasons inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at the track, Hocevar finished 14th.
 
“I love to race, anywhere, anytime, so when I was asked to drive the Kaulig Xfinity car at Iowa, I jumped at the opportunity,” said the enthusiastic Hocevar. “I’m grateful to the team at Kaulig Racing for believing in me and to Jeff Dickerson and my Spire team for letting me have some fun with the 11 team this weekend. I promise to make the most of it.” – Carson Hocevar on Iowa Speedway  

16 Team Info

Crew Chief: Alex Yontz

Partner: Celsius

Christian Eckes, No. 16 Celsius Chevrolet
Celsius: Christian Eckes will drive the No. 16 Celsius Chevrolet at Iowa Speedway in the HyVee Perks 250. Celsius is known for their better-for-you lineup of energy and hydration products, all zero sugar and created with essential vitamins.

At Iowa Speedway:

Christian Eckes will make his first start at Iowa Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in the HyVee Perks 250.
Eckes has made one start at Iowa in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and four starts in the ARCA Menards Series, earning a best finish of second.
 
“It’s been a long time since I’ve raced at Iowa, but I’m looking forward to getting back there with our No. 16 team. We were fortunate enough to do the tire test a few months back with Chevrolet, so I’m optimistic that we will have a great handle on the car when we unload. The track was pretty treacherous and different than what I remembered with the new asphalt, so making sure that our No. 16 Celsius Chevy is good both short-term & long-term will be important.” – Christian Eckes on Iowa Speedway  

Meet the Kaulig Racing Drivers

Friday, August 1

AJ Allmendinger with be at the Freeway Meat & Grocery 5500 East University Ave. Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 on Friday, August 1, at 6:15 P.M. CT to meet fans, sign autographs and sample Celsius.

Sunday, August 3

Ty Dillon will be at to the Chevrolet Merchandise Hauler at 11:15 a.m. CT to meet fans and sign autographs on Sunday, August 3.
 
About Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 27 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

Why Holistic Addiction Treatment Is Gaining Popularity in Canada: A Look Inside Modern Rehab Centers

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In recent years, holistic addiction treatment has moved from the periphery of recovery options into the mainstream of Canadian healthcare. With the rise in substance use and co-occurring disorders, individuals and families are increasingly seeking comprehensive care that not only addresses physical dependency, but also nurtures emotional healing, mental health, and spiritual well-being.

What Makes Holistic Treatment Different?

Unlike traditional models focused solely on detox and withdrawal, holistic addiction programs, particularly those at luxury rehab centers, aim to heal the whole person. They integrate medical, psychological, and spiritual support into a personalized treatment plan that’s rooted in the mind-body connection. Patients don’t just quit substances – they rebuild their lives.

Key components often include:

  • Alternative therapies such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and breathwork
     
  • Mindfulness practices for emotional regulation and stress reduction
     
  • Nutrition and recovery plans tailored to the individual’s needs
     
  • Spiritual counseling to reconnect with personal values and purpose
     
  • Trauma-informed approaches to address the root causes of addiction
     

These modalities are supported by licensed therapists, mental health support teams, and structured aftercare planning to help ensure long-term sobriety.

Inside Canada’s Modern Rehab Facilities

Across Canada, modern rehab centers are evolving into warm, restorative spaces that reflect this shift in philosophy. Rather than clinical institutions, they resemble healing retreats, offering both inpatient and outpatient care based on client needs.

For example, facilities like https://thefarmrehab.com/ combine evidence-based treatment with holistic strategies to offer clients a truly natural recovery environment. Programs here are designed to be immersive, with daily routines centered around mindfulness-based therapy, movement, lifestyle change, and reflective practices.

Why Canadians Are Embracing Holistic Rehab

The popularity of holistic rehab centers in Canada is rising for several compelling reasons:

  1. Patient-centered care delivers a more humane, personalized experience.
     
  2. Integrated care acknowledges the complexity of mental health and addiction.
     
  3. Relapse prevention strategies include building resilience through healthy habits.
     
  4. Growing demand for alternative addiction therapy aligns with cultural trends in wellness.
     
  5. Some centers incorporate indigenous healing methods, reconnecting people with land and tradition.
     

Public awareness and some government support programs have also contributed to this shift, making these once “alternative” options more accessible.

Building a Life Beyond Addiction

The goal of holistic addiction treatment goes beyond sobriety: it supports the creation of a healthier, more purposeful life. With a focus on emotional healing, healthy relationships, and daily purpose, clients are equipped with tools to sustain recovery far beyond the walls of the facility.

As more Canadians seek lasting transformation, modern rehab facilities embracing this model are poised to redefine what effective recovery looks like – not as a quick fix, but as a lifelong journey supported by compassion, structure, and hope.

How to Make Maximum Payouts in the Casino Game?

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Before aiming to maximize your payouts in casino games, it’s important to understand what “payout” actually means. To put it simply, a payout is the sum of money that a player gets after they win a wager. Each game has its own payout structure, odds, and house edge. While some games offer unusual but enormous prizes, others offer smaller, more frequent winnings. Knowing how payouts are structured in games is the first step toward choosing the right approach and increasing your chances of walking away with substantial mega888 winnings.

Choose the Right Games for Higher Returns

Not all casino games have equal payout potential. Slot machines may offer massive jackpots, but they usually come with a higher house edge, meaning the odds are stacked against you in the long run. On the other hand, games like blackjack, baccarat, and video poker generally offer better return-to-player (RTP) percentages and lower house edges. Table games that involve an element of strategy are often a better choice for maximizing payouts, because they reward skill and luck. The key is to pick games that align with your knowledge, strategy, and risk tolerance. Many players exploring online platforms such as SlotoCash Casino keep this in mind when choosing where and how to play.

Learn the Rules and Strategies Thoroughly

Many casino games offer an opportunity to improve your odds through skillful play. Blackjack, for instance, has one of the lowest house edges if played correctly, but that requires knowledge of basic strategy and optimal decisions. Poker involves reading opponents and mastering betting tactics. Even slot machines benefit from understanding paylines, bonus rounds, and volatility. When you fully understand how a game works, you’re better equipped to make informed decisions that can lead to higher winnings.

Manage Your Bankroll with Discipline

Without proper control of your funds, even a few bad decisions can wipe out your potential for winnings. Divide your bankroll into smaller portions for each session and avoid chasing losses. This disciplined approach allows you to play longer and wait for the right opportunities to bet big when the odds are in your favor. Strategic betting—rather than emotional betting—greatly improves your chances of securing larger payouts over time.

Take Advantage of Bonuses and Promotions

Welcome bonuses, free spins, cashback offers, and loyalty rewards can all boost your mega88 playing power without increasing your own financial risk. By using these bonuses wisely, you can play more games and increase your chances of hitting a high-paying outcome. When used correctly, these promotional offers can significantly enhance your payout potential.

Bet Strategically, Not Recklessly

Instead, it means knowing when to increase your bet and when to play conservatively. In many games, such as roulette or blackjack, betting patterns can be adjusted based on current performance, probability, and strategy. For example, progressive betting systems, while risky, can be useful if used with caution. Similarly, betting maximum coins or lines in slot games is often the only way to qualify for jackpot payouts. Smart betting, guided by knowledge and timing, is much more effective than blind aggression.

Stick to Games with High RTP

Return-to-player (RTP) percentage is a critical metric for evaluating how generous a casino game is. While no game guarantees profit, choosing titles with RTPs above 95% gives you a better statistical chance of seeing consistent returns. Some video poker variants, for instance, boast RTPs of over 99% when played with perfect strategy. High RTP slots are also a great choice for players who prefer automated play but still want a chance at decent payouts.

Practice Before Playing with Real Money

These are valuable tools for practicing strategy, learning game mechanics, and getting comfortable with the interface. Use these opportunities to test your betting patterns, understand the volatility of a game, and develop a feel for how and when payouts occur. Practice not only sharpens your skills but also helps you make smarter choices when amounts.

Conclusion

Maximizing payouts isn’t just about how much you win—it’s also about knowing when to stop. Many players fall into the trap of overplaying, letting winning streaks turn into losing sessions. Set a target for your winnings and consider cashing out when you reach it. Walking away at the right moment preserves your profits and reinforces positive gaming habits. Remember, casino games are designed to favor the house over time, so capturing your wins when the odds are momentarily in your favor is a smart and effective strategy.

Young’s Motorsports Iowa Speedway Team Preview

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Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Iowa Speedway | Hy-Vee Perks 250

Fast Facts

No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Anthony Alfredo
Primary Partner(s): Wilde Protein Chips
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro
Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott
2025 Driver Points Position: 23rd
2025 Owner Points Position: 24th
Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing

Notes of Interest:

● Year Two, Full Throttle: In January, Young’s Motorsports announced that NASCAR Xfinity Series veteran Anthony Alfredo would compete full-time for the team in its second year of Xfinity Series competition.

Alfredo is driving the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro for the entire 33-race schedule, which continues this Saturday afternoon with the Hy-Vee Perks 250 at Iowa Speedway.

● About Anthony: A popular driver, Alfredo, a native of Ridgefield, Connecticut, joins Young’s Motorsports with an array of Motorsports experience, including starts in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, respectively.

The 2025 season will mark Alfredo’s fourth full-time Xfinity Series campaign, and he joins the Mooresville, N.C.-based team after spending the 2024 season with Our Motorsports.

The 25-year-old finished 15th in the 2024 Xfinity Series driver standings, highlighted by a Dash 4 Cash victory at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway. He added two more top-five finishes and seven top-10s to his career totals, further strengthening his résumé across 139 Xfinity Series starts.

● All-Aboard!: For the 22nd of 33 Xfinity Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes new partner, Wilde Protein Chips, as the primary partner on the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro for the 250-lap race on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., WILDE Brands Inc. (WILDE) produces crispy protein chips crafted from 100% all-natural chicken breast, egg whites and bone broth.

With seven craveable flavors, WILDE offers a unique “one-of-one” option appealing to hungry consumers seeking a nutritious snack that delivers on real ingredients, satisfying protein, bold flavor and a thin, crispy texture.

For more information about WILDE, visit wildebrands.com or find WILDE on social media at twitter.com/WildeChips, instagram.com/wildechips and facebook.com/Wildechips.

● Anthony Alfredo NASCAR Xfinity Series Iowa Speedway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Hy-Vee Perks 250 will mark Anthony Alfredo’s second trip to the Newton, Iowa-based track.

In his debut at the 0.875-mile paved track, Alfredo finished a solid 15th after starting 19th in the 2024 edition of the Hy-Vee Perks 250 for Our Motorsports.

21 races into the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season — with just 12 remaining — Anthony Alfredo and the Young’s Motorsports No. 42 team remain laser-focused on one mission: mounting a late-summer charge toward the Playoffs.

This weekend, their journey brings them to Iowa Speedway, a fan-favorite short track known for its tight corners, worn racing surface, and non-stop intensity. With time running short, a win on the 0.875-mile oval could be the breakthrough Alfredo and the team have been chasing.

Conquering Iowa — a track that blends short track aggression with intermediate-style strategy — would not only send a message to the rest of the Xfinity field but represent a pivotal shift in the momentum the team has been steadily building throughout the season.

Saturday’s 250-lap NASCAR Xfinity Series race in the late afternoon is more than just

another stop on the schedule — it’s a test of rhythm, race craft and resilience., Alfredo also knows the opportunity ahead is one to seize.

The weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the Atlas 150, a combination event for the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East — adding another layer of excitement as the stars of the series take center stage under the Iowa lights.

Then on Sunday, August 3, the action continues with the return of the Iowa Corn 350 on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar — marking the 10th event in the second leg of the regular season and the launch of NBC’s broadcast portion of the season.

For Alfredo and the No. 42 team, every lap turned in the Midwest could bring them one step closer to the postseason. And should they find Victory Lane on Saturday, it wouldn’t just be a win — it would be a powerful statement in their Playoff pursuit.

● Anthony Alfredo Xfinity Series Career Stats: Entering Iowa, Alfredo has 139 NASCAR Xfinity Series races to his credit, earning a career-best third-place finish twice, most recently at Talladega Superspeedway after starting 11th in the 2024 edition of the Ag-Pro 300 for Our Motorsports.

Since 2020, he has earned one pole, five top-five, and 23 top-10 finishes and has an average finish of 19.9.

● Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Pennzoil 250 Race Recap: The NASCAR Xfinity Series made its lone visit to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, taking on the flat, technical challenge of the 2.5-mile oval for 100 grueling laps of high-speed intensity and unforgiving competition.

The weekend began with promise for Anthony Alfredo and the No. 42 DUDE Wipes Mint Chill Chevrolet team, as the Young’s Motorsports driver showed solid pace in Saturday’s practice session at the Racing Capital of the World.

However, the team couldn’t translate that early speed into a stronger qualifying effort, settling for a 22nd-place starting position on the grid. From the drop of the green flag, Alfredo — like much of the field — found overtaking difficult, compounded by an ill-handling, tight race car that kept him fighting behind the wheel.

Crew chief Andrew Abbott and the team went to work, adjusting ahead of Stage 2. The car responded well early in the run, but as the laps wore on, the balance began to fade again, although not as badly as the first run, the handling woes once again hindered Alfredo’s charge through the field.

A relatively calm third and final stage saw the Young’s Motorsports team begin to make headway, with Anthony Alfredo steadily climbing through the field as the checkered flag drew near.

Positioned for a potential top-20 finish, Alfredo found himself in the middle of intense late-race jockeying — bounced around like a ping-pong ball in the closing laps.

The chaotic shuffling ultimately dropped him out of the top 20 on the last lap, leaving the No. 42 team to settle for a 23rd-place result despite their strong effort.

Now 21 races into the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, Anthony Alfredo and the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports team remain focused and forward-looking.

With the summer stretch winding down, every lap, every adjustment, and every finish takes on greater importance as they work to position themselves for a breakthrough victory — one that could launch them into the Playoffs and shift the momentum in their favor.

● Calling the Shots: Guiding Alfredo as crew chief of the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief Andrew Abbott.

On Saturday, he will be crew chief in his 151st NASCAR Xfinity Series race. In his previous 150 races, he has four top-five and 14 top-10 finishes.

The season’s 22nd race will be his third tango at Iowa Speedway as crew chief in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series at Iowa Speedway: This weekend’s Hy-Vee Perks 250 will mark Young’s Motorsports’ second NASCAR Xfinity Series appearance at “The Fastest Short Track on the Planet.”

Last summer, rookie Leland Honeyman Jr. finished an impressive 13th after starting 25th on the lead lap in a very competitive race that included an overtime finish.

The Mooresville, N.C.-based team is no stranger to Iowa Speedway.

Since 2013, Young’s Motorsports has entered 13 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races at the track, earning a best finish of 13th twice, but most recently in 2018 with dirt standout Tanner Thorson behind the wheel.

Over that span, the team has recorded an average finish of 21.2, building valuable experience at one of the most favorable tracks on the schedule.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series History: Since entering the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 54 starts and maintains an average starting position of 25.8 and an average finish of 23.4.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Anthony Alfredo, please visit AnthonyAlfredo.com, like him on Facebook (Anthony Alfredo Racing), follow him on Instagram (@anthonyalfredo) and X | Twitter (@anthonyalfredo).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Anthony Alfredo Pre-Race Quotes:

On Iowa Speedway: “Iowa Speedway was a challenging race last year for me for a couple of reasons, so I’m excited to go back with a new team and new setup.

“Hopefully, our approach works out and the extra practice time helps us get the car dialed in for the race.”

On Preparation for Iowa Speedway: “I’ve been watching last year’s race back because the repave made the return to the track quite a bit different from prior races there.”

On Iowa Speedway’s Most Unique Trait: “The repave doesn’t cover the whole surface, only the first few lanes, so you can’t run as high as you used to be able to.

“The surface in the corners also doesn’t wear the tires as much as the straightaway, which has not been repaved like the corners.”

On Keys to Success at Iowa Speedway: “Track position will be prominent at Iowa Speedway, since it was difficult to pass last year.

“Plus, you can’t afford to make any mistakes, so we have to be on our A-game this weekend and hope for the best.”

On Iowa Speedway Performance Expectations: “A top 15 would be a good finish for our team and help us get some momentum rolling ahead of Watkins Glen and Daytona in August.”

On Indianapolis Motor Speedway Finish: “Indianapolis is always a challenging race because track position is crucial, as passing is extremely difficult.

“We also run the Atlanta motor and aero package, which restricts the power of the cars, making the field more spread out only a few laps after restarts and passing even more difficult than it already is.

“I also believe it puts the smaller teams at an even bigger disadvantage. We put ourselves in a good position at the end of the race, but got used up on the final lap and lost a bunch of spots.

“It’s frustrating, but that’s racing.”

On Goals for the Second Half of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season: “We have had a lot of ups and downs throughout the first half of the race season, but I’m confident we can recover by bringing fast cars to the track and executing well throughout this second half.

“We need more top-10s and a couple of top-fives before the end of the season. Ideally, winning just one race before the Playoffs is our ultimate goal because it would completely save our season.”

Race Information:

The Hy-Vee Perks 250 (250 laps | 250 miles) is the 21st of thirty-three (33) NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2025 schedule. Practice will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 10:05 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Qualifying will follow, launching at 11:05 a.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag shortly after 3:30 p.m. CT (4:30 p.m. ET), with live coverage on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).

Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Iowa

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Iowa Speedway
Sunday, Aug. 3
0.875-Mile Short Track
3:30 PM ET
Location: Newton, Iowa
TV: Fox
Event: NASCAR Cup Series (Race 23 of 36)
RADIO: SiriusXM

5 KYLE LARSON
Age: 32 (July 31, 1992)
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
Last Week: 2nd (Indianapolis)
Crew Chief: Cliff Daniels
Standings: 3rd

No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet

2025Cup CareerIowa
Races223881
Wins3320
Poles1221
Top 5111300
Top 10141960
Laps Led87310,12980
Stage Wins8701
Average Finish12.814.034.0
  • Kyle Larson turns 33 years old on Thursday.
  • In his last 11 short track races, the Elk Grove, California, native has three poles, two wins, two runner-up finishes, eight top fives, 10 top 10s and seven stage wins.
  • In 19 short track starts in the Next Gen era, Larson has led 1,546 laps, 247 more than the next closest driver. He’s earned four victories in those events, second among active drivers and also has the most stage wins with seven. He has an average starting position of 7.11.
  • Larson sits third in the regular season points standings, trailing leader and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott by 15 markers.
  • Larson won the pole for the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series event at Iowa Speedway last summer. He led 80 laps and won stage two. However, while running fifth on lap 219, he was caught up in an incident that relegated him to a 34th-place finish.

9 CHASE ELLIOTT
Age: 29 (Nov. 28, 1995)
Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia
Last week: 13th (Indianapolis)
Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson
Standings: 1st

No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet

2025Cup CareerIowa
Races223441
Wins1200
Poles0120
Top 571111
Top 10121831
Laps Led3745,9001
Stage Wins1390
Average Finish10.112.73.0
  • Chase Elliott continues to lead the NASCAR Cup Series points standings, now by four tallies over Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron.
  • The 29-year-old has one short track win in the Cup Series, earning a victory at Martinsville Speedway in the fall of 2020 after leading 236 laps. Elliott won the non-points-paying Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, a 0.25-mile oval, earlier this year.
  • In the Next Gen era on short tracks, Elliott is tied for third in both top-five finishes (eight) and top 10s (14). His 574 laps led rank sixth and 654 points earned rank fourth, while his three stage wins are tied for fourth. His average finish of 7.72 is good for third best.
  • Elliott’s average finish of 10.14 this season leads all drivers and is his best in a season after 22 races. He is the only driver to finish in the top 20 in all 22 races. Only three other drivers have reached 22 top-20 finishes through 22 events in a season (Dale Earnhardt in 1987, Bill Elliott in 1988 and Ricky Rudd in 1991).
  • In last year’s inaugural Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway, Elliott started ninth and finished third. His 5.5 average running position ranked third.

24 WILLIAM BYRON
Age: 27 (Nov. 29, 1997)
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Last Week: 16th (Indianapolis)
Crew Chief: Rudy Fugle
Standings: 2nd

No. 24 RAPTOR Chevrolet
 

2025Cup CareerIowa
Races222741
Wins1140
Poles2150
Top 57611
Top 10111151
Laps Led7693,7470
Stage Wins7300
Average Finish14.815.12.0
  • William Byron has led the NASCAR Cup Series regular season points standings for 17 weeks this season and has been no worse than second, where he currently resides, just four markers behind Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott. Four races remain in the regular season.
  • Through 22 races, the Charlotte, North Carolina, native has paced the field for 769 laps in 13 events, the second-most races with a lap led and the second-most total laps led.
  • In the Next Gen era on short tracks, Byron has led 590 laps (fourth), scored 595 points (sixth) and has an average finish of 11.79. He also has two wins which is tied for fourth most.
  • Byron is no stranger to success at Iowa Speedway with a win in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2016 and a victory in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2017. He finished runner up in last year’s inaugural Cup Series event.

48 ALEX BOWMAN
Age: 32 (April 25, 1993)
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Last Week: 9th (Indianapolis)
Crew Chief: Blake Harris
Standings: 9th
 
No. 48 Ally Chevrolet

2025Cup CareerIowa
Races223471
Wins080
Poles270
Top 55450
Top 10121081
Laps Led1601,5280
Stage Wins070
Average Finish16.419.28.0
  • Alex Bowman ranks ninth in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season standings and sits 63 points above the cutline with only four races remaining before the playoffs.
  • The Tucson, Arizona, native has recorded 12 top-10 finishes through 22 races in 2025, tied for his most at this point in any year.
  • Bowman is one of only four drivers with multiple poles this year.
  • On short tracks in the Next Gen era, Bowman has earned six top-10 finishes. He also has two career short track wins (Richmond Raceway and Martinsville Speedway), both in 2021 with Hendrick Motorsports.
  • Bowman has led in 12 of 22 events this year. His 160 laps led in 2025 are his highest total since 2021.
  • In the inaugural Cup Series event at Iowa Speedway last year, Bowman charged from his 33rd-place starting spot to finish eighth.
  • For this weekend’s race at Iowa, the featured Best Friends Animal Society partner is the Midlands Humane Society in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
  • Ally and HENDRICKCARS.COM are teaming up again to give fans the chance to win prizes with this year’s “Open Road Sweepstakes.” Fans can win VIP experiences at various races throughout the season and one lucky winner will hit the open road in a Chevy Silverado LT Trail Boss with an Airstream camper. Fans can stop by the Ally Fan Zone to enter the sweepstakes in-person and check out the camper. Fans can also enter at ally.com/sweepstakes/nascar.

Hendrick Motorsports

2025All-TimeIowa
Races221,4031**
Wins5317*0
Poles5258*1*
Top 5301,309*2*
Top 1049*2,236*3*
Laps Led2,176*84,488*81
Stage Wins16*1311**


*Most all time
**Tied for most all time

  • With Kyle Larson finishing second and Alex Bowman ninth on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Hendrick Motorsports remains the only organization to place at least one car in the top 10 of every event in 2025. That streak goes back 30 races to last season, the longest such run of any team in the Next Gen era.
  • The Hendrick Motorsports engine shop now stands at 547 national series victories, just three short of an unprecedented 550. The organization’s engines have powered teams to 39 points paying NASCAR Cup Series victories in the Next Gen era, the most of any organization.
  • JR Motorsports won its 100th NASCAR Xfinity Series win this past weekend at Indy. All 100 have come with a Hendrick Motorsports engine under the hood.
  • Hendrick Motorsports has led 2,176 laps through 22 events this year, accounting for 39% of all circuits completed in the Cup Series and more than any other team by 1,076.
  • With 16, the organization leads the series in stage wins and is tied for the most through a season’s first 22 races all time.
  • Chase Elliott, William Byron and Larson currently hold the first, second and third spots respectively in the Cup Series regular season points standings. It is the seventh week Hendrick Motorsports has held the top three spots, the most in any season by any team in history.
  • Hendrick Motorsports scored three top-10 finishes in last year’s inaugural Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. Larson won the pole, led 80 laps and won the second stage. Byron led the team with a second-place finish with Elliott coming home third and Bowman eighth.

QUOTABLE /
 
Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet, on returning to Iowa Speedway: “We had a good weekend going there last year securing the pole, a stage win and leading a lot of laps before getting caught up in an incident. I think it’s going to be quite a bit different this year. I watched the IndyCar race, and it appeared the new pavement has changed quite a bit, and I imagine the grip level has changed quite a bit more, I don’t really know yet but it’s going to be different. But as I said before, we were good last year so hopefully we’ll be good again.”

Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet, on what getting the 15 points that come with the regular season championship would mean: “They’d be huge for sure. I’ve been on both sides of the coin there. We’ve been (in) years where we have not had many playoff points and I’ve had a couple years where we’ve had a bunch. I promise, it is a lot easier when you have a lot in the bank. That’s a much better way to go about it. The way the system is, with so many things kind of being out of your control, it’s nice to have something to fall back on. So of course, yeah, we want it all.”

William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet, on the team as it heads to Iowa Speedway: “Everyone works so hard on the No. 24 team. This is probably the best this team has been on all fronts. We keep finding the small things to improve on and I know there’s no quit. We ran really well in Indy even though the results don’t reflect it and now we’re heading to Iowa (Speedway) where I know we can run well. I really like that track so I’m excited to see what we can do.

Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet, on racing at Iowa Speedway: “Racing at Iowa (Speedway) is always a challenge but one I really enjoy. It’s a place where you’ve got to be aggressive but smart, and track position is huge. Last year we had to start deep in the field and fought our way up to eighth, so we know what it takes to get around there.”

Front Row Motorsports: Iowa Speedway Competition Notes- Todd Gilliland

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Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford Team
Iowa Speedway Competition Notes
Iowa Corn 350

Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Event: Race 25 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Iowa Speedway (0.875-miles)
#of Laps: 350
Time/TV/Radio: 3:30 PM ET on USA/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90

Todd Gilliland Notes

Following a sixth-place finish at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and his third top-10 finish of the season, Todd Gilliland will now shift his focus to the Iowa Speedway. Gilliland has one previous start at the 0.875-mile, Newton, Iowa track, starting 14th and finishing 12th in 2024. In the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, Gilliland has two wins in two starts at the track, capturing the checkered flag in 2016 and 2017.

Love’s Travel Stops returns to Gilliland’s Ford Mustang Dark Horse this weekend. Fans are encouraged to download the Love’s Connect App to unlock exclusive benefits and savings. This Summer, users can save 10¢ per gallon on gas and up to 25¢ per gallon on auto diesel, along with access to great mobile-only deals. Fans can download the app from Google Play and the Apple App Store.

“I’m feeling confident heading into Iowa,” said Gilliland. “We had a strong run at Indy, and that’s something we can build on. The season hasn’t quite lived up to expectations so far, but things are starting to click. The team’s finding its rhythm, and I think over the next few races, you’ll start to see a real shift in our performance.”

Road Crew

Driver: Todd Gilliland

Hometown: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina

Crew Chief: Chris Lawson

Hometown: Medway, Ohio

Car Chief: Joe Marra

Hometown: Somers, New York

Engineer: Marc Rullo

Hometown: Ringwood, New Jersey

Engineer: Kevyn Rebolledo

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Spotter: Brit Andersen

Hometown: Branford, Connecticut

Underneath Mechanic: Michael Brookes

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Interior Mechanic: Chance Burke

Hometown: Siler City, North Carolina

Tire Specialist: Billy John

Hometown: Pitman, New Jersey

Engine Tuner: Tim Meyer

Hometown: Beatrice, Nebraska

Transporter Driver: Randy Bernier

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Danny Olszowy

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

Rear Tire Changer: Justin Fox

Hometown: Concord, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Paul Steele

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Jackman: Landon Honeycutt

Hometown: Mount Pleasant, North Carolina

Fueler: Zeke Nance

Hometown: Calhoun, Georgia

ABOUT LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with 640 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @teamfrm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

TEAM CHEVY NASCAR RACE ADVANCE: Iowa Speedway

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TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
Iowa Speedway
August 2-3, 2025

The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series will head back to America’s heartland this weekend to take on Iowa Speedway, with the 7/8-mile oval welcoming the sport back for its second consecutive doubleheader event.

Chevrolet will look to earn its first trip to victory lane in NASCAR’s top division at the Iowa short-track, while the manufacturer will return to the venue as the defending winner in the Xfinity Series.

 Chevrolet at Iowa Speedway:

The NASCAR Cup Series’ sole visit to Iowa Speedway saw three Chevrolet organizations earn a combined five top-10 finishes – led by a pair of podium results by Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron (second) and Chase Elliott (third). A win in Sunday’s Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol would make Chevrolet the only manufacturer to earn a trip to victory lane in all three NASCAR national series at the Iowa short-track.

The Bowtie brand has tallied a total of 10 victories across the NASCAR national ranks at Iowa Speedway, including five in the Xfinity Series and five in the Truck Series. Chevrolet owns the first and most recent Xfinity Series wins at the Iowa short-track – both powered by a pair of JR Motorsports Chevrolet’s (Brad Keselowski – Aug. 2009; Sam Mayer – June 2024). Four Team Chevy Cup Series regulars have an Iowa triumph to their name – led by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who leads the series’ active drivers with three Xfinity Series wins at the track (2011 sweep; May 2012). William Byron has made two trips to victory lane at the Iowa short-track, with one in the Xfinity Series (June 2017) and one in the Truck Series (June 2016). The pair of Richard Childress Racing teammates, Kyle Busch and Austin Dillon, also each have a NASCAR national series win at Iowa on their resume, with Busch owning one Xfinity Series victory (July 2010) and Dillon with one Truck Series victory (July 2010).

 TEAM CHEVY TRIO BATTLES FOR REGULAR SEASON TITLE

The battle for the NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship title is heating up with the top-four drivers sitting just 20-points apart. The four-way battle is led by a trio of Team Chevy drivers – Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott, William Byron and Kyle Larson. Byron has been a steady fixture atop the points standings through much of the regular season, but Elliott took over the lead prior to the Indianapolis race weekend after a stellar five-race stretch that saw the 29-year-old Dawsonville, Georgia, native make the move to the top from the fourth position and a 104-point deficit. Elliott and Larson have been familiar faces in the run for the regular season title in recent years – partaking in a three-way battle all the way to the final race at Darlington Raceway one year ago. The pair each have one regular season title on their resume, with Larson earning the honors in his championship season (2021) and Elliott taking the title in 2022.

Stenhouse Stellar Iowa Stats:

With just four races remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet team sit in a ‘must-win’ position in order to keep their championship hopes alive. Hungry for a trip back to victory lane, Stenhouse Jr. returns to a track where he has shared a fair amount of success over his NASCAR career. The 37-year-old Olive Branch, Mississippi, native leads the series’ active drivers in wins in the NASCAR national ranks at Iowa Speedway with three-straight Xfinity Series triumphs (2011 sweep; May 2012). In his last five starts at the Iowa short-track, Stenhouse Jr. has finished no worse than fifth, including a top-five finish in the Cup Series’ inaugural event last season.

EXTENDING A RECORD-SETTING STREAK

For the third-straight weekend and series-leading fifth time this season, Connor Zilisch and the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet team earned a trip to victory – taking the checkered flag in Saturday’s Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The triumph added onto an already dominate season for the Chevrolet camp in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with the 19-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina, native delivering the manufacturer its 19th win in 21 races. Dating back to Kyle Larson’s victory at Bristol Motor Speedway in April, Chevrolet has been the only manufacturer to pay a visit to victory lane in the division – heading to America’s heartland with a streak of 13-straight wins. Chevrolet is the only manufacturer in Xfinity Series’ history to hit a double-digit win streak in a single season – also accomplishing the feat in 1999 (10-straight), 2000 (11-straight) and 2022 (10-straight).

 
JR Motorsports Joins Elite All-Time Wins List:

Kissing the iconic bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was even sweeter for JR Motorsports with Connor Zilisch’s win earning the Chevrolet organization its 100th all-time NASCAR Xfinity Series win. Over JR Motorsports’ tenure in the series, 22 different drivers have contributed wins towards the organization’s monumental feat – led by series veteran and reigning champion, Justin Allgaier, who’s earned a quarter of those victories. JR Motorsports is just the fourth different organization to achieve the 100-win mark in the series, with Chevrolet’s Richard Childress Racing earning a spot on the elite list at Martinsville Speedway earlier this season.

Martinsville Speedway – March 29, 2025

Austin Hill, No. 21 Chevrolet

Richard Childress Racing’s 100th NXS Win

Indianapolis Motor Speedway – July 26, 2025

Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Chevrolet

JR Motorsports’ 100th NXS Win

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 22 NASCAR Cup Series races complete:

Wins: 9

Poles: 10

Laps Led: 2,748

Top-Fives: 45

Top-10s: 95

Stage Wins: 20

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 21 NASCAR Xfinity Series races complete:

Wins: 19

Poles: 12

Laps Led: 2,506

Top-Fives: 70

Top-10s: 134

Stage Wins: 29

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 16 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races complete:

Wins: 6

Poles: 2

Laps Led: 854

Top-Fives: 37

Top-10s: 77

Stage Wins: 7

 
BOWTIE BULLETS:

· Chevrolet will serve as the official pace vehicle for the doubleheader weekend at Iowa Speedway with the Corvette Stingray pacing the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series in their respective events.

· Victories by active NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR national ranks at Iowa Speedway:

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – three NXS wins (2011 sweep; May 2012)

William Byron – one NXS win (June 2017) and one NCTS win (June 2016)

Kyle Busch – one NXS win (July 2010)

Austin Dillon – one NCTS win (July 2010)

· With Connor Zilisch’s win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Chevrolet carries a record-setting double-digit win streak of 13 consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series wins this season. The victory – Chevrolet’s 19th in 21 Xfinity Series races this season – have been earned by 10 drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations.

· Chevrolet has earned at least half of the top-10 finishing results in 12 of the 22 points-paying races thus far this season, including a season-high seven top-10 finishes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.

· In 130 points-paying races in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 61 victories – a winning percentage of 46.9%.

· With its 43 NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer Championships, 33 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Championships, and 875 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

FOR THE FANS:

· Fans can visit the Team Chevy Racing Display in the Fan Midway at Iowa Speedway, featuring a variety of Chevrolet vehicles: Blazer EV RS, Corvette E-Ray, Corvette Z06 3LZ Convertible, Silverado 1500 ZR2, Silverado 2500 High Country, Silverado EV RST, Suburban High Country, Equinox ICE ACTIV and the Chase Elliott No. 9 Chevrolet show car.

Team Chevy Driver Appearances at the Display:

Saturday, August 2

Jeremy Clements: 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Jesse Love: 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Justin Allgaier & Connor Zilisch: 1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Carson Kvapil: 1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Nick Sanchez: 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 3

Ross Chastain: 10:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

Daniel Suarez: 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Alex Bowman: 11:20 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.

Shane van Gisbergen: 11:35 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Kyle Larson & William Byron: 12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Kyle Busch: 12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Chevrolet Display Hours of Operation:

Friday, August 1: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 2: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 3: 8 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 
TUNE-IN:

NASCAR Cup Series

Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol

Sunday, August 3, at 3:30 p.m. ET

(USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Hy-Vee Perks 250

Saturday, August 2, at 4:30 p.m. ET

(CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)

 
QUOTABLE QUOTES:

Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

What did you learn from last year at Iowa?

“The repave is the biggest thing we learned last year, trying to learn the new asphalt from the old asphalt. It was tough to pick up quickly. We learned the basement on air pressure with the tires last year, so our focus this weekend will be on how much the race surface has aged in the last year.”

Given your sponsor and your farming background, how important is the Iowa race to you?

“Obviously, Iowa Speedway is in the middle of farmland and even though they aren’t farming watermelons in Iowa, we all still have ag in common. Iowa is known for row crops but there’s a lot of ag everywhere we go and the area is important for what we are doing with the Busch Light Farming can and car this weekend. The Farming cans bring awareness to Farm Rescue which provides aid to family farms and ranches throughout the Midwest. It’s going to be a fun weekend.”

Justin Haley, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Coming off your best career result at Indianapolis, your home track, what are your thoughts heading into Iowa?

“Iowa was one of my favorites last season and I’ve always enjoyed racing there. I have raced at Iowa in all three NASCAR series and have good seat time there. We’ve had a good stretch lately with the No. 7 team and we’re building momentum each week. I feel like we are in position for a good result this weekend.”

AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

“Iowa was a unique racetrack last year; with the repaved corners and the old pavement straight aways, it made the track tricky. It will be interesting to see, after a year with the repaved corners, how the track feels. Last year, we had decent speed before the issues we had. I enjoyed driving the track and I’m looking forward to getting back there, continuing the find speed in our race car and putting together a strong weekend.”

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet

“I’m looking forward to going back to Iowa with NOS Energy Drink this year. We had a great run last June with a top-five finish. The track has aged a lot, so I’m hoping we can have another great run there.”

Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

What did you learn at Iowa last year and what are you expecting to see this Sunday?

“Iowa was great. It was a fun weekend. I’ve raced there a bunch in Xfinity and ARCA. Even in years when I wasn’t running full-time in Xfinity, I’d still do the standalone races for (Joe) Gibbs (Racing) or whoever.

It was honestly my best track in Xfinity from a results standpoint, but going back there last year—it was so different. The track had aged in some areas, but then there was new asphalt and patches. It was a very different racetrack. It was still fun. Big crowd, big event. Going back this time, I think everyone is looking forward to having their cars drive a little better, getting over that bump in Turn 1 a little smoother, and not being so caught off guard by how challenging the track is. It’s another big opportunity for us.”

Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

How do you feel about the Cup Series’ second visit to Iowa Speedway?

“I feel pretty good about it. We finished well there last year, and for the most part, we’ve been able to improve on those good finishes when we go back places. Iowa is a really fun track and the fans are always so excited when we come to town. It’s a great atmosphere that matches the racing on track.”

Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

How do you assess your rookie season so far?

“The last month or two we really ramped up. It’s been amazing to get a couple of wins, and our oval side is getting better too. Building confidence and getting better every week, I feel like we are learning something every week and really enjoying ourselves too.”

With 25-minute practice session, what do you do to get up to speed quickly?

“Just trying to get out there and just go. My whole life, every series I raced we got multiple tires and long practices and normally a couple of practices before qualifying. Most tracks you only get a couple of laps in before the tires are gone and then you are just trying to battle the tire fall off. I love when we get the opportunity to run the long practices, it really helps me. Everything is about time and more races, (Cup) is a new experience for me. It’s so different than what I raced last year. The cars are a night and day difference. It’s basically like I started again, but I feel like I’ve been methodical about it.”

Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Confidence from Indy?

“Yes, it won’t show in the race results (27th), but we had a really good car last Sunday in Indianapolis. We got up to 15th and thought we were going to be a factor, but that restart stack up damaged our nose and just killed the car. When you bring a good car to the track, it gives you confidence that we will have another good car for the next week and the week after that.”

What were your thoughts on the Cup Series’ first visit to Iowa last year?

“It was a good weekend for us. We were fast, had a great strategy, and quick pit stops. The track was fun. It raced well. Honestly, it raced exactly how I thought it was going to. It was a three-lane racetrack. People were able to pass, which is a good thing. I thought it was good, to be honest. I’m pretty happy with the product that NASCAR brought.”

Connor Zilisch, No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet

“The bottom two lanes have been paved so Iowa Speedway is a bit of a unique racetrack, but it actually raced really well last year. My crew chief, Mardy Lindley, won the race there with Sam Mayer last year so I’m expecting to have a really good KOA Chevrolet when we get to the track this weekend. I’m excited to go there for the first time in an Xfinity car. The fans at Iowa are really awesome. The racetrack is kind of out in the middle of nowhere but people show up and support us which is really cool. I won the ARCA race there last year so that’s another track where I’m one-for one (smiles). I’m looking forward to figuring out that track in a new style of car. I’ll be going off the notes I had from the ARCA race last year and building on what I’ve learned so far this season.”

 
Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics

Manufacturers Championships:

Total (1949-2024): 43

First title for Chevrolet: 1958

Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)

Most recent: 2024

Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Drivers Championships:

Total (1949-2024): 33

First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)

Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)

Most recent: Kyle Larson (2021)

Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021

Event Victories:

Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)

2025 STATISTICS:

Wins: 9

Poles: 10

Laps Led: 2,748

Top-Fives: 45

Top-10s: 95

Stage Wins: 20

CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:

Total Chevrolet race wins: 875 (1949 to date)

Poles won to date: 763

Laps led to date: 255,459

Top-fives to date: 4,414

Top-10s to date: 9,102

Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:

       General Motors: 1,209

       Chevrolet: 875

       Pontiac: 154

       Oldsmobile: 115

       Buick: 65



       Ford: 844                                                                               

       Ford: 744

       Mercury: 96

       Lincoln: 4



       Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467

       Dodge: 217

       Plymouth: 191

       Chrysler: 59



       Toyota: 198

 

About General Motors

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Front Row Motorsports: Iowa Speedway Competition Notes – Zane Smith

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Zane Smith and the No. 38 Mystik Lubricants Ford Team
Iowa Speedway Competition Notes
Iowa Corn 350

Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Event: Race 25 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Iowa Speedway (0.875-miles)
#of Laps: 350
Time/TV/Radio: 3:30 PM ET on USA/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90

Zane Smith Notes

Zane Smith returns to the Midwest this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Newton, Iowa for a 350-lap race at the 0.875-mile-long Iowa Speedway. Mystik Lubricants will serve as the primary partner on the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse this weekend in Iowa. This will be the brands’ second primary race with Smith. For more information about Mystik and CITGARD®, visit www.mystiklubes.com and www.citgolubes.com.

“We look forward to continuing our partnership with Front Row Motorsports and supporting Zane Smith,” said Braden McElroy, CITGO General Manager, Lubricants. “Having the new Mystik Lubricants-centered design on the No. 38 car this season provides great brand exposure with millions of racing fans. It will be an unbeatable combination, just like how Mystik JT-6® Greases and CITGARD Heavy Duty Engine Oils are for any tough situation your equipment may face in the field.”

“Indianapolis was disappointing, but there is still a lot of confidence around the shop heading into Iowa,” said Smith. “We have the speed to compete, and I think these next couple of races provide great opportunities to knock down some good finishes, we just need to execute and stay out of trouble.”

Road Crew

Driver: Zane Smith

Hometown: Huntington Beach, California

Crew Chief: Ryan Bergenty

Hometown: Plainville, Connecticut

Car Chief: Will Norris

Hometown: Bells, Tennessee

Engineer: Jacob Clamme

Hometown: Hartford City, Indiana

Engineer: Chris Yerges

Hometown: Green Bay, Wisconsin

Mechanic: Steve Godfrey

Hometown: West Haven, Connecticut

Mechanic / Engine Tuner: Tyler Podlaski

Hometown: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Interior Specialist: Matt Fowler

Hometown: Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spotter: Ryan Blanchard

Hometown: Bethlehem, Connecticut

Transport Co-Driver: Ernest Mullins

Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Transport Co-Driver: Rick Grissom

Hometown: Bakersfield, California

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Ryan Flores

Hometown: Manasquan, New Jersey

Rear Tire Changer: Austin Chrismon

Hometown: China Grove, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Drew Baum

Hometown: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Jackman: Ryan Selig

Hometown: Lindenhurst, Illinois

Fueler: Chris Webb

Hometown: Concord, North Carolina

ABOUT MYSTIK LUBRICANTS

Mystik Lubricants develops products in real-world conditions that are specially formulated to meet the unique demands of specialized machines. Our products provide fearless protection for engine longevity and are the choice of professional riders and enthusiasts, who demand maximum performance in the toughest conditions.

Mystik Lubricants traces its heritage to 1922. Producing millions of gallons of finished lubricants and greases annually, Mystik supplies product to automotive, heavy-duty, commercial, industrial, powersports and agricultural customers through blending and packaging facilities across the country.

Built on a legacy of premium products, superior technical knowledge and personalized service, the Mystik product line is “Made to Make it Last” and continues to expand on a reputation of trust and confidence that can only be earned through proven performance and commitment.

ABOUT CITGARD

CITGO CITGARD Heavy Duty Engine Oils deliver the performance needed for newer engine designs while improving performance in older engines. It is engineered with proprietary additive technology that protects engines running at higher operating temperatures and higher fuel injection pressures, while meeting tighter wear limits and lower emission requirements. CITGO CITGARD 700 Synthetic Blend Engine Oils are a new generation of engine oils that support the Phase II fuel efficiency standards, which are driving the need for even more fuel-efficient heavy-duty engine oils combined with excellent wear protection and engine durability.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @teamfrm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Carson Hocevar Named Driver of the No. 11 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing at Iowa Speedway

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WELCOME, N.C. (July 30, 2025) – Rising star Carson Hocevar will drive the No. 11 NASCAR Xfinity Series entry for Kaulig Racing this Saturday at Iowa Speedway in the HyVee Perks 250.

Hocevar, a 22-year-old Portage, MI native, drives full time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Spire Motorsports. Hocevar has just six NASCAR Xfinity Series starts in his career, but burst onto the scene as a championship contender in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series with five career wins and a Championship Four appearance in 2023.

“I love to race, anywhere, anytime, so when I was asked to drive the Kaulig Xfinity car at Iowa, I jumped at the opportunity,” said the enthusiastic Hocevar. “I’m grateful to the team at Kaulig Racing for believing in me and to Jeff Dickerson and my Spire team for letting me have some fun with the 11 team this weekend. I promise to make the most of it.”

The HyVee Perks 250 will air live this Saturday on the CW Network at 4:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. local time in Iowa.

About Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 27 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

Motul SportsCar Grand Prix Weekend featuring IMSA Returns to Road America July 31 through August 3

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ELKHART LAKE, Wis., July 30, 2025 – Road America is set to roar to life July 31 through August 3 with the return of the Motul SportsCar Grand Prix Weekend, headlined by the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. As one of the most iconic and challenging circuits in North America, Road America offers fans a world-class racing experience set against the picturesque backdrop of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Leading the charge is Acura Meyer Shank Racing’s Tom Blomqvist, who arrives with momentum following recent wins at Watkins Glen and Detroit. Blomqvist, co-driving the No. 60 Acura ARX-06, hopes to extend the team’s hot streak at what he calls his “favorite track.” With only three races remaining, the GTP championship battle is heating up, and every point matters.

The weekend is packed with non-stop on-track action, including four premier support series:

  • IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (Road America 120) – Saturday, Aug. 2
  • Porsche Carrera Cup North America – Races on Saturday and Sunday
  • Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America – Races on Saturday and Sunday
  • Mustang Challenge – Races on Saturday and Sunday
  • IMSA WeatherTech Championship Autograph Session – Saturday at 12:15 p.m. in the paddock

Fans can also enjoy open grid walks, autograph sessions, vendor villages, and family-friendly attractions throughout the facility. Sunday’s feature race, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, goes green at 1:05 p.m. CT and will be streamed live on Peacock and internationally on IMSA.TV and IMSA’s YouTube channel.

As the event approaches, fans are encouraged to secure their tickets, golf carts, and camping spots well in advance. Last year’s massive turnout is a testament to the event’s growing popularity, and this year is expected to draw even more attendees. Don’t miss out on the high-speed action and the chance to explore Road America’s picturesque grounds as the venue celebrates its 70th Anniversary. Get your tickets now to be part of the excitement only Road America can deliver!

Tickets are available at www.roadamerica.com or by calling 800-365-7223. All races run rain or shine.

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