Green Flag: 8:30 PM ET (7:30 PM CT)
Broadcast: FS1 • MRN • SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
VENUE & TRACK PROFILE
Track Specs
- Length: 0.875 miles (7/8‑mile short oval)
- Banking:
- Turns 1 & 2: 12–14°
- Turns 3 & 4: 10–12°
- Frontstretch: 1,075 feet
- Backstretch: 1,350 feet
- Surface: Asphalt
- Race Distance: 250 laps / 218.75 miles
- Stage Breakdowns: 60 • 60 • 130
Track Characteristics
- Progressive banking allows multiple grooves, especially late in the race.
- Trucks can run bottom, middle, or high lane, creating constant side‑by‑side racing.
- Tire wear is moderate, but long green‑flag runs reward trucks with strong long‑run balance.
- Restarts are chaotic — inside lane advantage, but outside lane can pinch momentum off Turn 2.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
- Temperature: 78–82°F at green flag
- Wind: 8–12 mph from the southwest, blowing across the backstretch
- Humidity: 55–60%
- Rain: <10% chance — clear, dry racing conditions
- Impact:
- Cooler evening temps = more grip
- Crosswind may affect entry into Turn 3
- Track will tighten as sun sets
INJURY / TEAM STATUS REPORT
Notable Truck Series Driver/Team Notes
- Corey Heim: 100% after minor wrist soreness earlier in June.
- Ty Majeski: Team confirmed no lingering issues after Charlotte crash.
- Nick Sanchez: No injury concerns; team brought a new chassis for Iowa.
- Matt Crafton: Running backup truck after practice incident earlier in the week.
- Jake Garcia: Crew chief suspended 1 race for unsecured ballast at Gateway.
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Top Contenders Entering Iowa
| Driver | Last 5 Finishes | Momentum |
| Corey Heim | 1st, 3rd, 2nd, 5th, 4th | 🔥 Elite consistency |
| Nick Sanchez | 2nd, 7th, 1st, 12th, 3rd | 🔥 Title‑level speed |
| Ty Majeski | 10th, 4th, 6th, 2nd, 8th | 👍 Strong long‑run pace |
| Ben Rhodes | 14th, 9th, 11th, 7th, 5th | ↗ Improving |
| Christian Eckes | 5th, 2nd, 18th, 3rd, 6th | 🔥 Contender |
Drivers Struggling
- Hailie Deegan: Only one top‑15 in last 6 races.
- Grant Enfinger: Speed inconsistent; team missing setups.
- Chase Purdy: Three DNFs in last five.
RACE HISTORY — IOWA SPEEDWAY (TRUCK SERIES)
Iowa has historically produced tight finishes, tire‑wear strategy, and multi‑lane racing.
Last 5 Iowa Truck Winners
- 2025: Corey Heim
- 2024: Christian Eckes
- 2023: Zane Smith
- 2022: Chandler Smith
- 2021: John Hunter Nemechek
Key Trends
- Toyota has won 4 of the last 5 Iowa races.
- Pole sitter has won only 1 of last 7 — track position matters, but not decisive.
- Average margin of victory: 1.2 seconds.
- Late cautions are common — 3 of last 5 races ended with a restart inside 10 laps.
DRIVER MATCHUPS TO WATCH
Corey Heim vs. Nick Sanchez
- The two best trucks all season.
- Heim excels on progressive‑banked short tracks.
- Sanchez has the best qualifying average in the series.
Ty Majeski vs. Christian Eckes
- Majeski: best long‑run truck in the field.
- Eckes: best short‑run speed and restarts.
Ben Rhodes vs. Matt Crafton
- Veteran matchup.
- Rhodes has better raw speed; Crafton has Iowa experience (4 career top‑5s).
Jake Garcia vs. Taylor Gray
- Two rising stars.
- Garcia has better corner entry; Gray excels on exit.
PROJECTED RACE OUTLOOK & MODEL PREDICTION
Race Shape
- Early: Bottom lane dominant
- Middle: Middle groove comes in
- Late: High lane becomes fastest in Turns 3–4
- Expect long green‑flag runs with late‑race chaos
Model Top 5 Prediction
- Corey Heim
- Nick Sanchez
- Ty Majeski
- Christian Eckes
- Ben Rhodes
Dark Horse: Jake Garcia (P6–P8 range)
