Race to Newton for cars and concerts

Two NTT IndyCar Series 250-mile races will take place July 12-14 at the Iowa Speedway. (Photo: IndyCar)

The Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend set for July 12-14 at the at the Iowa Speedway in Newton has more moving parts than a souped-up engine: camping, tailgating, a pit stop challenge on “Free Family Friday” and, of course, plenty of races around the 7/8-mile oval track.

There are some big-name concerts, too. On Saturday, Luke Combs revs up the crowd at 4:15 p.m. for a pre-race concert, then American Country Music Award winner Eric Church performs for winners and losers alike at the 9:30 p.m. post-race show. On Sunday, see Kelsea Ballerini and Post Malone perform back-to-back in the afternoon. Get tickets online.

You May Also Like

Irish and Iowa-ish culture mix in Waterloo

Pouring the perfect pint is an art form. Learn how to get just the right amount ...

Plan Your New Year At Iowa’s State Parks

These hikers are exploring the trails at Big Creek State Park. Parks throughout the ...

Cheers to Iowa’s brewers, distillers and winemakers

Sample craft beers and support three great causes this weekend. (Photo: Dubuque on Ice ...