Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Iowa Speedway | HyVee Perks 250
Fast Facts
No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Ryan Ellis
Primary Partner(s): Demco Products — Farm Rescue
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro
Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis
2026 Driver Points Position: 28th
2026 Owner Points Position: 34th
Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing
Notes of Interest:
● Year Three, Driven Forward: In November 2025, Ryan Ellis was announced as Young’s Motorsports’ full-time driver in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series as the organization enters its third season of competition.
In a significant step for 2026, Young’s Motorsports will transition its flagship No. 02 — long synonymous with the organization’s success in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series — to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series full-time, underscoring the team’s continued growth at the national level.
Ellis will pilot the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro across the full 33-race schedule, continuing with Saturday afternoon’s HyVee Perks 250 at Iowa Speedway and culminating with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway in November.
● About Ryan: A respected veteran in the NASCAR garage, Ellis joins Young’s Motorsports with more than a decade of experience across NASCAR’s national ranks, including competition in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
The 2026 season will mark Ellis’ fourth full-time campaign in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
The 35-year-old Virginia native is coming off his first career NASCAR top-10 finish in 2025 and looks to build on that momentum while continuing to expand his résumé, which includes 186 career starts in series competition.
Known for his consistency, professionalism, and versatility both behind the wheel and in the garage, Ellis aims to apply his experience to elevate Young’s Motorsports’ competitive presence in its third season of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series competition.
● All-Aboard!: For the 23rd of 33 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back Demco Products as the primary partner on the No. 02 Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday afternoon’s 250-lap event.
Demco’s history begins with Robert Dethmers, who started as a blacksmith and later ran an Allis Chalmers dealership with his father. In 1958, he sold the business and shifted to building agricultural equipment.
By 1964, he founded Dethmers Manufacturing Company (Demco). After his passing in 1974, Jim Koerselman and Ken Mulder took over ownership.
In the 1980s, during the Farm Crisis, Demco diversified by creating the Kar Kaddy, which saved the company.
Over the years, Demco expanded further by acquiring companies like Maurer Manufacturing and adding new products, including 5th-wheel hitches and braking systems.
Today, Demco remains family-owned and is led by Bob Koerselman, Kevin Ten Haken and James Koerselman.
They continue to uphold the company’s values, focusing on innovation, relationships, and community. Demco recently renovated its original location in Boyden to include a Heritage Center that showcases its 60-year history and a training facility called DEPOT.
● To The Rescue: Demco Products has partnered with Farm Rescue at Iowa Speedway for the “Built to Move, Driven to Rescue” campaign, a joint initiative by Demco and the nonprofit Farm Rescue to support farm and ranch families facing unexpected crises.
Through the initiative, Demco is helping raise awareness for Farm Rescue’s mission of providing critical planting, harvesting, haying, commodity hauling and livestock feeding assistance, while encouraging customers to join the effort in supporting rural farm and ranch families when unexpected hardships arise.
● Tablo TV and GOVX Celebrate Those Who Serve: Season-long partners Tablo TV and GOVX will once again support Ellis and Young’s Motorsports this weekend at Iowa Speedway, continuing their presence as associate partners on the No. 02 Chevrolet.
GOVX, the members-only platform serving U.S. military personnel, veterans, first responders, emergency medical professionals and government employees, provides exclusive access to premium brands and special pricing for those who serve.
Tablo TV and GOVX will continue to build on their new partnership this weekend, celebrating military members, veterans and their families through an exclusive offer for the military community.
Following the successful launch during the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 on June 20, eligible GOVX members can receive $30 off the Tablo Total System, making it even easier to enjoy free over-the-air television at home.
● Tablo Gives Fans More Ways to Watch NASCAR: As a valued partner of Ellis and Young’s Motorsports, NASCAR fans have even more ways to watch and record racing action with Tablo.
Fourth-generation Tablo DVR owners can now access and record The NASCAR Channel, featuring 24/7 free programming, including classic races, delayed broadcasts of the current season, select live events, NASCAR Studios original content, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s The Morning Drive.
The addition brings Tablo’s lineup to 106 free streaming channels, complementing its ability to watch and record free local broadcast television with a TV antenna through its whole-home DVR platform.
● Ryan Ellis O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Iowa Speedway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s stop in the Hawkeye State will mark Ellis’ sixth career start at the 0.875-mile short track.
In his previous four Iowa Speedway starts, Ellis’s best result occurred during the 2024 edition of the HyVee Perks 250, where he earned a track-best 14th, driving for Alpha Prime Racing.
Overall, he holds an O’Reilly Auto Parts Series average finish of 27.4 at the famed Midwest facility.
In addition to his four NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts, Ellis has one NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start at Iowa Speedway in the 2015 running of the American Ethanol 200 Presented by Enogen, driving for MAKE Motorsports.
Following a brief summer break, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to action this weekend at Iowa Speedway for the Hy-Vee Perks 250.
With just two races remaining before the regular-season finale at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, teams will look to maximize every opportunity, continue building momentum and finish the 2026 campaign on a strong note.
The race weekend also features the ARCA Menards Series on Friday night with the JR&CO 150 and the NASCAR Cup Series’ Iowa Corn 350 on Sunday, Aug. 9, making it another action-packed weekend for race fans at the fast 0.875-mile oval.
Following Saturday’s event, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will take a two-week break before returning for the regular-season finale at the World Center of Racing on Friday, Aug. 28.
Since opening in 2006, Iowa Speedway has earned a reputation as one of the premier short tracks in the country. The 0.875-mile oval combines the speed of an intermediate track with the close-quarters competition of a short track, rewarding drivers who can balance aggression with patience while managing tire wear over long green-flag runs.
With progressive banking, multiple racing grooves and notoriously challenging restarts, Iowa often produces intense side-by-side racing throughout the field.
Track position remains important, but drivers who can adapt to changing track conditions, preserve their equipment and capitalize on late-race opportunities frequently find themselves contending when the checkered flag waves.
With another nationally televised opportunity awaiting, Ellis and Young’s Motorsports will look to carry the momentum built throughout the 2026 season into the final two regular-season races, continuing to build on the progress the No. 02 team has shown week after week.
For Ellis and Young’s Motorsports, Iowa Speedway presents another opportunity to execute a complete race, remain in contention throughout the afternoon and position the No. 02 Chevrolet for another strong finish before the series heads to the famed 2.5-mile superspeedway for the regular-season finale later this month.
● Ryan Ellis NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Career Stats: Entering Iowa, Ellis has 186 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races to his credit, earning a career-best sixth-place finish after starting 32nd in the 2026 edition of the United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for Young’s Motorsports.
Since his 2012 debut, Ellis has averaged a 26.6 finish in series competition, including the past three seasons running full-time.
● Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Pennzoil 250 Presented by Take 5 Oil Change Race Recap: Before the sport’s one-week summer break, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series closed out the month of July with its annual stop at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
In an event where passing proved difficult and track position was paramount, Ellis spent much of the afternoon mired in traffic aboard the No. 02 Chevrolet.
A lack of caution periods limited the team’s ability to make significant adjustments or employ alternate pit strategy, and despite persevering through the 100-lap contest, Young’s Motorsports ultimately came away with a 32nd-place finish.
As the 2026 season enters its final stretch, Ellis and Young’s Motorsports return from the summer break focused on closing out the regular season on a high note.
While the finishing result at Indianapolis Motor Speedway wasn’t indicative of the No. 02 team’s effort, encouraging performances at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, Chicagoland (Ill.) Speedway and EchoPark (Ga.) Speedway have Ellis and the Young’s Motorsports team eager to build on the speed and momentum they’ve shown in recent weeks.
● Calling the Shots: Guiding Ryan Ellis as crew chief of the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief, engineer and industry veteran Eddie Troconis.
On Saturday, Troconis will call his 44th NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race from atop the pit box. In his previous 43 starts, he has recorded two top-10 finishes, most recently in the 2026 season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.
The season’s 23rd race will mark his first tango at Iowa Speedway as crew chief in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. He does, however, have four starts as the leader in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, with a track-best third-place effort with driver Cameron Hayley in the 2016 edition of the Speediatrics 200.
● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Iowa Speedway: This weekend’s Hy-Vee Perks 250 will mark Young’s Motorsports’ third and fourth NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts at Iowa Speedway, with Ryan Ellis and Nathan Byrd representing the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization.
In the team’s previous two appearances at the 0.875-mile oval, Young’s Motorsports has recorded a track-best finish of 13th, earned by rookie Leland Honeyman Jr. in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Hy-Vee Perks 250 event at Iowa Speedway in 2024.
Last season, the organization again showed competitive speed at the Iowa short track, but Anthony Alfredo was unable to capitalize on the team’s performance, ultimately finishing 26th after battling throughout the afternoon.
Through its first two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts at Iowa Speedway, Young’s Motorsports owns an average starting position of 22.0 and an average finishing position of 19.5.
Beyond its growing NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series résumé, Young’s Motorsports also brings valuable experience from the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
Since 2013, the organization has made 13 Truck Series starts at Iowa, highlighted by a pair of 13th-place finishes, most recently by dirt standout Tanner Thorson in the 2018 M&M’s 200.
Across those 13 Truck Series appearances, Young’s Motorsports has compiled an average starting position of 21.2 and an identical average finishing position of 21.2, providing additional experience as the organization returns to one of the Midwest’s premier short tracks.
● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series History: Since entering the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 110 starts and earned one top-five and four top-10 finishes while maintaining an average starting position of 27.6 and an average finish of 25.1.
● Follow on Social Media: For more on Ryan Ellis, please visit ryanellisracing.com, like him on Facebook (Ryan Ellis), and follow him on Instagram (@ryanellisracing), TikTok (@ryanellisracing), and X | Twitter (@ryanellisracing).
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).
Ryan Ellis Quoteboard:
On Iowa Speedway: “I’m excited to get back to Iowa Speedway and get the second half of the season rolling again. “It’s one of those tracks that races like a short track, but you’re carrying a lot of speed, so you have to be aggressive without overdriving the car.
“Managing your tires, getting through traffic and adapting to changing track conditions all become important over the course of a race.
“We’ve shown some encouraging speed over the last several weeks, and I’m looking forward to seeing what our No. 02 Young’s Motorsports team can accomplish this weekend.”
On Keys to Success at Iowa Speedway: “I think the biggest key at Iowa is executing from start to finish. Track position is important, but you also have to have a car that can maintain speed over a long run while taking care of your tires.
“Communication with the team, making the right adjustments and avoiding mistakes all play a big role. If we can do the little things right and put ourselves in position late in the race, I think we’ll have an opportunity to come away with a solid finish.”
On Goals for Iowa Speedway: “Our goal this weekend is to continue building on the progress we’ve made over the last several races and put together a complete race from start to finish.
“We’ve shown that our No. 02 team has the speed to compete, but now it’s about executing every part of the weekend. If we can qualify well, stay out of trouble, make the right adjustments and maximize every opportunity, I think we’ll have a finish that reflects the effort everyone at Young’s Motorsports has been putting in.”
On Summer Break: “The summer break was a good opportunity for everyone to recharge and spend some quality time away from the racetrack.
“The NASCAR schedule is demanding, so it’s important to come back refreshed and ready for the final stretch. I think everyone on our No. 02 Young’s Motorsports team is excited to get back to work, continue building on the progress we’ve made and finish the regular season on a strong note.”
On Partnership with Demco Products and Farm Rescue: “I’m incredibly proud to represent Demco Products and help promote the ‘Built to Move, Driven to Rescue’ campaign this weekend.
“Agriculture is the backbone of so many communities, and Farm Rescue provides an incredible service to farm and ranch families when they need it most.
“It’s rewarding to be part of an effort that helps shine a spotlight on their mission, and I’m thankful to Demco for using our NASCAR platform to help raise awareness for such a meaningful cause.”
On Goals for Remainder of 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Season: “Our goal for the remainder of the season is to continue building on the progress we’ve made and finish the year on a high note.
“We’ve shown more speed and consistency over the last several races, and now it’s about putting together complete weekends and getting the finishes that reflect the effort everyone at Young’s Motorsports has been putting in.
“Every race is another opportunity to learn, improve and represent our partners well, and we’d love to carry that momentum into the offseason.”
No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Nathan Byrd
Primary Partner(s): Byrd Insurance Group
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro
Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott
2026 Driver Points Position: 37th (Eight Races)
2026 Owner Points Position: 33rd
Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing
Notes of Interest:
● Year Three, Driven Forward: Young’s Motorsports continues its campaign in the newly rebranded NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, looking to build momentum with its expanding two-car effort as the season rolls on at Iowa Speedway this weekend.
Fan-favorite and open-wheel standout Nathan Byrd returns to the organization and will pilot the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro in the 23rd race of the 33-race 2026 schedule.
● About Nathan: Byrd, 26, began racing go-karts in 2018, just after graduating High School, and he entered his first car race in February 2020.
Since then, the Goodyear, Ariz. native has raced over 30 types of cars in 348 total races at 67 different race tracks, effectively becoming one of the most diverse and interesting race car drivers in the world.
Completing more than 300 races in the first four years of his career, Byrd is no stranger to piloting race cars.
In 2024, the Indianapolis, Ind. resident turned his attention to NASCAR. He successfully made his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut at Portland International Raceway and delivered a respectable 21st-place finish for DGM Racing.
In September 2024, Byrd made his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series debut at Kansas Speedway, earning a respectable 19th-place finish after starting 32nd.
Last year, Byrd continued his foray into the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, making 15 starts for Young’s Motorsports. His campaign was highlighted by three top-15 finishes, including a career-best 14th-place result in back-to-back races at Rockingham Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway, respectively.
Byrd’s most recent NASCAR national series start came during his 11th career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He has made additional NOAPS starts this season at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway, Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway, Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Rockingham (N.C.) Motor Speedway, Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway and Pocono (Pa.) Raceway respectively.
● All-Aboard! For the 23rd of 33 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Byrd Insurance Group, who partner with the Mooresville, N.C.-based team as the primary partner on the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro for the 100-lap race on Saturday afternoon.
Byrd Insurance Group is a family-owned and operated insurance agency focused primarily on healthcare benefits, tax savings and employee coverage for small to mid-sized businesses.
Founded by brothers Nathan and Noah Byrd, the firm utilizes their Your Big Plans platform and Champion Health plans to help employers’ lower healthcare costs.
● Nathan Byrd O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Iowa Speedway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Hy-Vee Perks 250 will mark Byrd’s first career start at Iowa Speedway, the fan-favorite 0.875-mile oval that combines short-track intensity with many of the characteristics drivers have long associated with Richmond (Va.) Raceway.
Following a brief summer break, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to action this weekend at Iowa Speedway for the Hy-Vee Perks 250.
With just two races remaining before the regular-season finale at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, teams will look to maximize every opportunity, continue building momentum and finish the 2026 campaign on a strong note.
The race weekend also features the ARCA Menards Series on Friday night with the JR&CO 150 and the NASCAR Cup Series’ Iowa Corn 350 on Sunday, Aug. 9, making it another action-packed weekend for race fans at the fast 0.875-mile oval.
Following Saturday’s event, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will take a two-week break before returning for the regular-season finale at the World Center of Racing on Friday, Aug. 28.
Since opening in 2006, Iowa Speedway has earned a reputation as one of the premier short tracks in the country. The 0.875-mile oval combines the speed of an intermediate track with the close-quarters competition of a short track, rewarding drivers who can balance aggression with patience while managing tire wear over long green-flag runs.
With progressive banking, multiple racing grooves and notoriously challenging restarts, Iowa often produces intense side-by-side racing throughout the field.
Track position remains important, but drivers who can adapt to changing track conditions, preserve their equipment and capitalize on late-race opportunities frequently find themselves contending when the checkered flag waves.
With another nationally televised opportunity awaiting, Nathan Byrd and Young’s Motorsports will look to make the most of their return to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Iowa Speedway.
Building on the progress shown throughout the 2026 season, Young’s Motorsports aims for a strong performance with the No. 42 Chevrolet while continuing to gather valuable information as the regular season winds down.
● Nathan Byrd NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Career Stats: Entering Iowa, Byrd has 11 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts to his credit, highlighted by a career-best 16th-place finish in his series debut at Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway after starting 26th in the 2026 edition of the North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black’s Tire for Young’s Motorsports.
Since his 2024 debut, Byrd has recorded an average finish of 28.3 in series competition, adding starts at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course, Darlington (N.C.) Raceway, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kansas Speedway, Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway and Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway for DGM Racing, SS-GreenLight Racing and Young’s Motorsports, respectively.
Further bolstering his NASCAR résumé, Byrd has made 18 starts in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2024.
● Calling the Shots: Guiding Byrd as crew chief of the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief Andrew Abbott.
On Saturday, he will be the crew chief in his 184th NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. In his previous 183 races, he has four top-five and 14 top-10 finishes.
The season’s 23rd race will be his fourth tango at Iowa Speedway as crew chief in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
In 2019, Abbott guided veteran driver Jeremy Clements to a strong 12th-place finish in the CircuitCity.com 250.
● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Iowa Speedway: This weekend’s Hy-Vee Perks 250 will mark Young’s Motorsports’ third and fourth NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts at Iowa Speedway, with Ryan Ellis and Nathan Byrd representing the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization.
In the team’s previous two appearances at the 0.875-mile oval, Young’s Motorsports has recorded a track-best finish of 13th, earned by rookie Leland Honeyman Jr. in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Hy-Vee Perks 250 event at Iowa Speedway in 2024.
Last season, the organization again showed competitive speed at the Iowa short track, but Anthony Alfredo was unable to capitalize on the team’s performance, ultimately finishing 26th after battling throughout the afternoon.
Through its first two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts at Iowa Speedway, Young’s Motorsports owns an average starting position of 22.0 and an average finishing position of 19.5.
Beyond its growing NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series résumé, Young’s Motorsports also brings valuable experience from the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
Since 2013, the organization has made 13 Truck Series starts at Iowa, highlighted by a pair of 13th-place finishes, most recently by dirt standout Tanner Thorson in the 2018 M&M’s 200.
Across those 13 Truck Series appearances, Young’s Motorsports has compiled an average starting position of 21.2 and an identical average finishing position of 21.2, providing additional experience as the organization returns to one of the Midwest’s premier short tracks.
● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series History: Since entering the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 110 starts and earned one top-five and four top-10 finishes while maintaining an average starting position of 27.6 and an average finish of 25.1.
● Follow on Social Media: For more on Nathan Byrd, please visit byrdracing.com, like him on Facebook (Nathan Byrd), and follow him on Instagram (@nathanjbyrd) and X |Twitter (@nathanjbyrd).
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).
Nathan Byrd Quoteboard:
On Iowa Speedway: “I’m really looking forward to making my first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start at Iowa Speedway.
“I’ve heard a lot of great things about the track and the racing there, so it’s exciting to finally have the opportunity to experience it for myself.
“It’s a place that rewards patience, consistency and working closely with your team, so my focus will be on learning as much as I can, improving every time we’re on the track and making the most of the weekend.”
On Keys to Success at Iowa Speedway: “I think the biggest key this weekend is making the most of every opportunity.
“Since it’s my first time racing at Iowa Speedway, every lap is a chance to learn something new. We’ll focus on communicating with the team, making the right adjustments and continuing to improve every time we’re on the track.
“If we can execute the little things and put together a complete race, I think we’ll give ourselves a solid opportunity by the end of the day.”
On Goals for Iowa Speedway: “The goal this weekend is to make the most of another opportunity with Young’s Motorsports and continue growing as a driver.
“Every race is another chance to gain experience, and I’m excited to take on Iowa Speedway for the first time. If we can keep improving throughout the weekend, execute from start to finish and bring home a solid finish for everyone on the No. 42 team, I’ll consider it a successful weekend.”
On Another NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Opportunity with Young’s Motorsports: “I’m incredibly grateful to Tyler Young and everyone at Young’s Motorsports for giving me another opportunity to compete in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
“Every time I get behind the wheel of the No. 42 Chevrolet, I gain valuable experience and confidence, and that’s so important at this stage of my career. I don’t take these opportunities for granted, and my goal is to continue learning, represent the team and our partners well, and reward everyone at Young’s Motorsports with a strong performance this weekend.”
Race Information:
The Hy-Vee Perks 250 (250 laps | 218.75 miles) is the 23rd of thirty-three (33) NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races on the 2026 schedule. Practice will occur on Sat., Aug. 8, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Qualifying will follow, launching at 11:35 a.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag shortly after 4:00 p.m., with live coverage on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (CT).
