Indy NXT - Iowa

The INDY NXT race at Iowa Speedway brings high-speed action to Newton, Iowa as part of the Sukup INDYCAR Race Weekend. This competitive event features rising stars of motorsports competing on the famous 0.875-mile tri-oval track, known as "The Fastest Short Track on the Planet."

Iowa Speedway offers a challenging circuit for INDY NXT drivers with its progressive banking from 12 to 14 degrees in the turns. The 55-lap race covers 49.2 miles of intense competition, with drivers completing laps in under 18 seconds. The track's unique design came from NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace, with inspiration from Richmond Raceway.

The Iowa indylights event has helped launch the careers of many IndyCar stars, including Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden, and Tony Kanaan. The track itself has an interesting history, opening in 2006 after a $70 million construction project and becoming the first facility to feature second-generation SAFER barriers around its entire perimeter.

Spectators at Iowa Speedway enjoy excellent viewing from the 30,000-seat grandstands or the unique two-tiered recreational vehicle area along the backstretch. The short track format creates close racing and tests driver skill with its physical demands and technical challenges.

The INDY NXT race at Iowa Speedway serves as an important stepping stone for drivers aiming to reach the IndyCar Series. The competition at this Iowa track showcases both driving talent and race strategy as teams navigate one of the most demanding short tracks in American motorsport.