Free event features driver appearances, show cars and free Deardorff Sweet Corn for the first 500 guests, provided by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Hy-Vee
NEWTON, Iowa (July 21, 2025) – NASCAR is bringing high-octane excitement to the heart of downtown Des Moines with NASCAR’s Iowa Fan Fest on Thursday July 31. This free community celebration will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. at Cowles Commons, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309.
Fans of all ages are invited to enjoy an evening packed with racing-themed fun, local flavor, and exclusive experiences, including NASCAR driver appearances and free Deardorff Sweet Corn for the first 500 guests, provided by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Hy-Vee.
“There’s nothing quite like the energy of race week in Iowa, and NASCAR’s Iowa Fan Fest is the perfect way to kick it off,” said Eric Peterson, President of Iowa Speedway. “It’s a celebration of everything that makes Iowa special – corn, great fans, and a love for racing. We’re thrilled to bring the NASCAR spirit right into the heart of downtown Des Moines before our exciting weekend of racing, Aug. 1-3.”
Other Fan Fest highlights will include:
- Show Cars by Chevrolet
- Iowa Corn Trailer
- Live DJ spinning music all evening
- KIX 101.1 Horsepower Hour live radio broadcast
- Interactive kids activities
- Local food vendors
The event, made possible by support of event partners Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Hy-Vee, Chevrolet, Iowa Lottery, and Prairie Meadows, will connect racing fans with the community as excitement builds for the upcoming NASCAR race weekend at Iowa Speedway.
That weekend begins on Friday, Aug. 1, with the ARCA Menards Series’ Atlas Roofing 150 and continues on Saturday, Aug. 2, with the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Hy-Vee Perks 250. And then on Sunday, Aug. 3, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series compete in the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol, which will be preceded by a Busch Light Summer Music Series performance by country music star Corey Kent. Tickets for the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol are sold out, but a limited number of tickets remain for Friday and Saturday’s action. Saturday action also includes NASCAR Cup Series drivers competing for the Busch Light Pole Award for Sunday’s main event.
Given that last year’s NASCAR weekend completely sold out, fans should visit www.iowaspeedway.com immediately to secure their tickets while supplies last.
About Iowa Speedway
Iowa Speedway, The Fastest Short Track on the Planet, is a state-of-the-art 7/8-mile asphalt paved tri-oval racetrack and motorsports facility located in Newton, Iowa. Our 2025 schedule includes two exciting race weekends: July 11-13 (IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway) and August 1-3 (NASCAR Weekend at Iowa Speedway). For more information on Iowa Speedway, visit www.iowaspeedway.com.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
