The NASCAR Xfinity Series rolls into the heart of the Midwest for the HyVee Perks 250, set to ignite the short track at Iowa Speedway on Saturday, August 2, 2025. With a stacked 38-car field, Cup Series cameos, and rising stars eager to make their mark, this race promises high-octane drama and playoff-shaping intensity.
Race Details
Event: HyVee Perks 250 – NASCAR Xfinity Series
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM CT
Location: Iowa Speedway, Newton, Iowa
Track Specs: 0.875-mile short oval, progressive banking
Laps: 250 (218.75 miles)
Broadcast: The CW Network MRN Radio SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Key Storylines & Drivers to Watch
Ross Chastain (JR Motorsports, No. 9)
Cup Series regular making his fifth Xfinity start of the season
Known for aggressive short-track racing
A fan favorite returning to his roots
Justin Bonsignore (Joe Gibbs Racing, No. 19)
Whelen Modified Tour champ with six Xfinity starts in 2025
Making first Iowa Speedway appearance
Racing for redemption after mechanical issues at Pocono
Tyler Tomassi (Joey Gase Motorsports, No. 35)
Making his Xfinity Series debut
Young prospect with eyes on a breakout performance
Corey Day (Hendrick Motorsports, No. 17)
Dark horse with strong short-track instincts
Could surprise the field with a top-5 run
Anthony Alfredo (Young’s Motorsports, No. 42)
Full-time Xfinity veteran aiming for playoff momentum
Finished 15th at Iowa in 2024, looking to improve
Full Entry Highlights
| Driver | Team | Notable |
| Ross Chastain | JR Motorsports | Cup Series star, No. 9 Chevy |
| Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | Veteran short-track ace |
| William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | ARCA East champ, Iowa debut |
| Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | Filling in for suspended Austin Hill |
| Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | Rising rookie with top-10 potential |
| Connor Zilisch | JR Motorsports | Young gun with momentum |
| Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | 11 prior Iowa starts |
Schedule Highlights (All Times ET)
Practice & Qualifying: 12:05 PM on The CW App
Race Start: 4:30 PM on The CW Network
Post-Race Coverage: MRN Radio & SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Driver Odds
Justin Allgaier + 240
Connor Zilisch + 260
Ross Chastain + 400
Carson Hocevar + 750
Austin Dillon + 1000
Sam Mayer + 1100
Jesse Love + 1100
Sammy Smith + 1400
Taylor Gray + 1500
Brandon Jones + 1500
Sheldon Creed + 1800
Carson Kvapil + 3000
Ryan Sieg + 4000
Corey Day + 4000
Christian Eckes + 4000
William Sawalich + 5000
Nicholas Sanchez + 5000
Justin Bonsignore + 5000
Harrison Burton + 15000
Daniel Dye + 25000
Jeb Burton + 40000
Dean Thompson + 40000
Parker Retzlaff + 50000
Matt DiBenedetto + 50000
Anthony Alfredo + 70000
Tyler Tomassi + 100000
Thomas Annunziata + 100000
Ryan Ellis + 100000
Patrick Emerling + 100000
Mason Massey + 100000
Kyle Sieg + 100000
Josh Bilicki + 100000
Joey Gase + 100000
Jeremy Clements + 100000
Garrett Smithley + 100000
Dawson Cram + 100000
Brennan Poole + 100000
Blaine Perkins + 100000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 1, 2025
