Multi-platinum country star and NASCAR fan favorite to perform Sunday, Aug. 9 before Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 28, 2026) – NASCAR and Anheuser-Busch today announced that multi-platinum country music superstar Dierks Bentley will close out the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series, performing Sunday, Aug. 9 at Iowa Speedway ahead of NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol racing action.
Bentley completes the star-studded lineup for the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series, which brings some of the biggest names in music to NASCAR’s biggest stages. Vincent Mason performed at Watkins Glen International on May 10 and Mitchell Tenpenny will perform at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5.
“Dierks has become a familiar face to NASCAR fans over the years and consistently delivers an incredible show,” said Eric Peterson, President, Iowa Speedway. “He brings an authentic connection to our sport and our fans, making him the perfect artist to put the finishing touch on another great Busch Light Summer Music Series lineup here at Iowa Speedway.”
A longtime NASCAR fan favorite, Bentley is no stranger to race weekends and some of the sport’s biggest moments. Over the years, he has brought his signature high-energy performances to NASCAR fans at multiple marquee events, including the 2011 DAYTONA 500, Daytona Speedweeks in 2009, NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway in 2021, and the 2023 DAYTONA 500.
As one of country’s most celebrated artists, Bentley’s most recent album BROKEN BRANCHES follows eight No. 1 albums, 22 No. 1 songs and over 9.5 billion global streams, plus 15 Grammy nominations and membership in the historic Grand Ole Opry. Continuing the path built from the ground up as an entrepreneur, he has a Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection “Desert Son.” Following stadium dates with Luke Combs this spring and summer, Bentley will continue to bring his “anthemic energy” (Country Central) and “top-flight musicianship” (Billboard) on the road beginning June 12 with the legendary Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and Kaitlin Butts, along with up-and-comers Cole Goodwin, Owen Riegling and the Mountain Grass Unit on select dates. For more information, visit www.dierks.com.
“Busch Light is all about making memories and delivering unforgettable experiences, and we can’t think of a better artist to do that than Dierks Bentley,” said Krystyn Stowe, Head of Marketing, Busch Family & Natural Family at Anheuser-Busch. “Our 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series lineup has been incredible, and to have one of the biggest names in country music bring his signature sound to Iowa Speedway will be the perfect way to cap it off.”
The Busch Light Summer Music Series pre-race concert at Iowa Speedway is included with a Sunday ticket for NASCAR Cup Series action.
The Busch Light Summer Music Series continues to build on the long-standing partnership between NASCAR and Busch Light, the “Official Beer Sponsor of NASCAR.” Since the 1990s, the Anheuser-Busch family of brands has created countless opportunities for 21+ fans to get closer to the sport they love. The Busch Light Summer Music Series once again delivers a full-length pre-race concert experience, combining the thrill of NASCAR competition with the sounds of country music’s biggest stars.
Busch Light and Trackhouse Racing also continue their partnership in 2026 with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain, bringing 21+ fans along for the ride with dynamic specialty paint schemes and fan-focused activations throughout the season, including the brand’s signature “Race for the Mountains” campaign.
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 O’Reilly Auto Parts 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 Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). 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.
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About Busch Light
Busch Light is made with exceptional ingredients and has a crisp, refreshing taste that is as cold and smooth as a mountain stream. The beer brewed for the great outdoors takes cracking a cold one and heading for the mountains seriously, with passion points rooted in fishing, hunting, farming, NASCAR and country music. With focus and investment on meeting fans where they already are with a Busch Light in hand, the brand has experienced consistent growth since 2019. The Busch brand name represents a family of products including Busch Beer, Busch Light, Busch Ice and Busch NA. For more information, visit www.busch.com and follow Busch Light on X, Facebook and Instagram.
About Anheuser-Busch
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
We make the nation’s most iconic beers, ready-to-drink spirits and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer – Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, BeatBox, industry-leading craft beers and non-alcohol beers like Michelob ULTRA Zero. We are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and to the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our products to life. That’s who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
