Denny Hamlin leads NASCAR points race ahead of Iowa's short-track weekend
Denny Hamlin walks near his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Hampton, Ga. Credit: AP/Mike Stewart
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NASCAR CUP SERIES
Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol
Site: Newton, Iowa.
Track: Iowa Speedway.
Race distance: 350 laps, 306.25 miles.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 2:05 p.m., qualifying, 3:10 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3:30 p.m. (USA).
Last year: William Byron saved enough fuel over the closing laps to claim his second series win of the season after leading 141 of 350 laps, including the final 74.
The crew of AJ Allmendinger performs a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 26, 2026. Credit: AP/Michael Conroy
Last race: Corey Heim held off a late surge from Christopher Bell to secure his second series victory and first at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Next race: August 15, Richmond, Virginia.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES
HyVee Perks 250
Joey Logano (22) performs a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in North Wilkesboro, N.C., Sunday, July 19, 2026. Credit: AP/Chuck Burton
Site: Newton, Iowa.
Track: Iowa Speedway.
Race distance: 250 laps, 218.75 miles.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 11:30 a.m., qualifying, 12:35 p.m., race, 5 p.m. (CW).
Last year: Sam Mayer claimed his first series victory of the season after Jesse Love lost the lead on an oil-slicked restart with 28 laps to go.
Last race: Carson Kvapil passed Ross Chastain for the lead on Lap 79 and held off a late charge from Justin Allgaier to earn his first series victory.
Next race: August 28, Daytona Beach, Florida.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
Last race: Layne Riggs dominated, leading 198 of 200 laps to beat Connor Mosack for his second straight victory at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Next race: August 14, Richmond, Virginia.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
FORMULA 1
Last race: Pole-sitter Lando Norris claimed his first win of the season while capitalizing on Oscar Piastri's unexpected incident with a backmarker.
Next race: August 23, Zandvoort, Netherlands.
Online: http://www.formula1.com
NTT INDYCAR SERIES
OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland
Site: Portland, Oregon.
Track: Portland International Raceway.
Race distance: 110 laps, 216.04 miles.
Schedule: Friday, practice, 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, practice, 1 p.m., qualifying, 7 p.m.; Sunday, warmup, 1 p.m., race, 4 p.m. (FOX).
Last year: Will Power earned his first victory of the season after leading 78 of 110 laps and fending off Christian Lundgaard and Alex Palou late.
Last race: Alex Palou led 95 laps and managed his tires to perfection, holding off Josef Newgarden late to earn the victory by less than a second.
Next race: August 16, Markham, Ontario.
Online: http://www.indycar.com
NHRA DRAG RACING
Next race: August 23, Brainerd, Minnesota.
Online: http://www.nhra.com
WORLD OF OUTLAWS
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Next race: August 12 - 15.
Online: http://worldofoutlaws.com
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