Newton, Iowa, USA
Description
One of America's newest race tracks, Iowa Speedway is located in Newton, Iowa and has been in operation since 2006. The 7/8 mile oval was designed and built under the auspices of NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace at a cost of approximately $70 million. The D-shaped oval is patterned after Richmond International Raceway, scene of some of Wallace's greatest success during his career.
Purchased by NASCAR in 2013, Iowa Speedway has a seating capacity of more than 30,000, together with a unique multi-tiered RV viewing area along its 869' long backstretch. The track hosted NASCAR Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series events annually starting in 2009 before finally receiving a Cup Series date in 2024, and its NTT INDYCAR Series races have long been popular among that series' fans.
iRacing features two versions of the main Iowa oval: a version based on the original scan, and a version that reflects its partial repave from prior to its first Cup race in 2024. In addition, Iowa Speedway features a nine turn, 1.3 mile road course utilizing most of the main oval along with a highly technical infield section, multiple Legends ovals, and an iRacing-designed rallycross course.
Infield Legends - 2011
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
0.40 km | Limit: 32.2 km/h | Max Cars: 36 | Has short parade lap: ❌ | Opens: 2018-04-01 |
| iowa inflegends | Corners: 4 | Pit-Stalls: 24 | Grid-Stalls: 24 | Has night lightning: ✅ | Closes: 2018-10-31 |
Legends - 2011
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
0.32 km | Limit: 32.2 km/h | Max Cars: 31 | Has short parade lap: ❌ | Opens: 2018-04-01 |
| iowa legends | Corners: 4 | Pit-Stalls: 21 | Grid-Stalls: 34 | Has night lightning: ✅ | Closes: 2018-10-31 |
Oval
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
1.38 km | Limit: 64.4 km/h | Max Cars: 60 | Has short parade lap: ❌ | Opens: 2025-04-01 |
| iowa 2025 oval | Corners: 4 | Pit-Stalls: 43 | Grid-Stalls: 60 | Has night lightning: ✅ | Closes: 2025-10-31 |
Rallycross - 2017
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
1.06 km | Limit: - km/h | Max Cars: 16 | Has short parade lap: ❌ | Opens: 2018-04-01 |
| iowa rallycross | Corners: 8 | Pit-Stalls: 8 | Grid-Stalls: 16 | Has night lightning: ✅ | Closes: 2018-10-31 |
Road Course - 2011
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
2.09 km | Limit: 64.4 km/h | Max Cars: 66 | Has short parade lap: ❌ | Opens: 2018-04-01 |
| iowa road | Corners: 8 | Pit-Stalls: 44 | Grid-Stalls: 44 | Has night lightning: ✅ | Closes: 2018-10-31 |