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Iowa Speedway's Future Uncertain Despite Fan Support

8/8/2025

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NASCAR's managing director Mike Forde is in the dark about Iowa Speedway's fate in the 2026 schedule, despite enthusiastic fan backing. Driver William Byron advocates for a repave of the aging track, highlighting the urgency for a lasting fix. Since its opening in 2006, Iowa Speedway has been under NASCAR's ownership since 2013.

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NASCAR's managing director Mike Forde is in the dark about Iowa Speedway's fate in the 2026 schedule, despite enthusiastic fan backing. Driver William Byron advocates for a repave of the aging track, highlighting the urgency for a lasting fix. Since its opening in 2006, Iowa Speedway has been under NASCAR's ownership since 2013.