FORECAST: WeatherUnderground — Sunshine with some clouds. A high of 77 degrees with winds from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. It’s expected to be 75 degrees with a 4% chance of rain at the start of the Cup race. LAST TIME: Ryan Blaney led 201 of 350 laps to win the inaugural Cup race at Iowa Speedway on June 16, 2024.

An Iowa native returns to the state to race in the NASCAR weekend series at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. Sammy Smith was born and raised in Johnston and was always a fan of racing. That liking only strengthened when he got older.