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One month after the NASCAR Cup Series made its Iowa Speedway debut, the NTT IndyCar Series returns to the 7/8-mile bullring this weekend for a pair of 250-mile races. Iowa Speedway will host its 20th and 21st IndyCar races, tying with the NASCAR Xfinity Series for the most races by any series at this venue. Alex Palou, the 2021 and 2023 IndyCar series champion, currently holds a 48-point lead over 2022 champion Will Power after nine of 17 races.

For the third consecutive year, West Des Moines-based Hy-Vee will sponsor and promote both races at Iowa Speedway.

How to Watch the IndyCar Hy-Vee Homefront 250 and Hy-Vee One Step 250

• TV: NBC
• Streaming: Peacock
• More: Watch IndyCar Hy-Vee Homefront on FUBO (7-day free trial)

Schedule

• Hy-Vee Homefront 250: 7 p.m. Saturday
• Hy-Vee One Step 250: 11:30 a.m. Sunday
• Qualifying: Scheduled for 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday and will be streamed on Peacock.

Race Details

Both races are scheduled for 250 laps, or 223.5 miles on the 0.875-mile track.

Radio Broadcast

Both races will be carried on the IndyCar Radio Network and SiriusXM Radio. The IndyCar Radio Network will carry both races on its local affiliates. IndyCar Radio affiliates in Iowa include:

• KIIC 96.7 FM in Albia
• KSOM 96.5 FM in Audubon
• KCPS 1150 AM in Burlington
• KGYM 102.3 FM in Cedar Rapids
• KGYM 1600 AM in Cedar Rapids
• KSIB 101.3 FM in Creston
• KSIB 1520 AM in Creston
• KVIK 104.7 FM in Decorah
• KCJJ 1630 AM in Iowa City
• KFIB 1230 AM in Marshalltown
• KFIB 93.9 FM in Marshalltown

Championship Race Heats Up

The NTT IndyCar Series is back in corn country for its traditional double-header. The race for the championship continues to heat up as drivers prepare to compete in the Hy-Vee Homefront 250 at Iowa Speedway on Saturday night. Pato O’Ward reinstated his name into the title picture last Sunday at Mid-Ohio by making a key pass by defending champion Alex Palou and scoring his second win of the season.

Dominance of Josef Newgarden

Josef Newgarden, who sits in 10th place in the driver’s standings, has a great opportunity to make up ground with three of the next four races coming on ovals, his specialty. The two-time series champion has earned the title “King of Corn Country,” having won five of the last seven races at Iowa, including sweeping the doubleheader last season.

Predictions and Expectations

Race 1 Predictions

• Winner: Josef Newgarden
• Second Place: Pato O’Ward
• Third Place: Scott McLaughlin

Race 2 Predictions

• Winner: Pato O’Ward
• Second Place: Josef Newgarden
• Third Place: Marcus Ericsson

Conclusion

The Hy-Vee Homefront 250 and Hy-Vee One Step 250 promise to be thrilling events as the NTT IndyCar Series returns to Iowa Speedway. With the championship race heating up and drivers like Josef Newgarden and Pato O’Ward in top form, fans can expect a weekend full of excitement and intense competition. Whether you're watching on NBC, streaming on Peacock, or tuning in via the IndyCar Radio Network, this is a double-header you won't want to miss.