Star Mazda series, Firestone Indy Lights and a star-studded field of IZOD IndyCars complete an action-packed line-up NEWTON, Iowa – June 21, 2012 – A showcase of world-class IZOD IndyCar racing stars, competing in the Iowa Corn Indy 250, will provide the headline entertainment for a whole day of activities on Saturday, June 23 at […]
Pella, Iowa — A much different storyline came out of their second meeting against the best team in the league, but unfortunately another loss was posted as the Pella Knights lost 31-14 to the Des Moines Blaze in Midwest Football Alliance action Saturday night. Just as it did in the first contest, Pella (3-3) fell […]
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 4, 2012) – NASCAR has suspended driver Kurt Busch until June 13 of this year and extended his NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for his actions following the NASCAR Nationwide Series race June 2 at Dover International Speedway. Kurt Busch violated Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing; violation of […]
JOHNSTON, Iowa (May 21, 2012) – Fans have the opportunity to meet 2011 Iowa Corn Indy 250 winner, Marco Andretti, at pump promotions in Mason City, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, and Council Bluffs on June 4, 2012. The pay it forward statewide pump promotions are a way to celebrate the IZOD IndyCar shift to E85 […]
Johnston–The Pella Knights played well for several chunks of the game against likely their toughest competition of the year, but could not overcome several big plays in falling 45-10 to the Des Moines Blaze Saturday night. Before they could even blink, the Knights (2-2, 1-2 MFA East) were down a pair of scores. Des Moines […]
Resume includes: 55 NASCAR Sprint Cup wins, 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship NEWTON, IA – May 24, 2012 – Rusty Wallace, designer and co-owner of the 7/8 mile Iowa Speedway tri-oval, has been elected to the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame. Announced on SPEED TV’s show ‘Race Hub’ Wednesday night, Wallace joins one of the […]
Baker, Owens, Thomas, Wallace And Wood Comprise List Of New Inductees DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 23, 2012) – NASCAR announced today the 2013 class of inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The five-person class, which will be officially inducted in a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in […]
Knights Staff – 5/21/2012 Pella—The Pella Knights doubled their winning streak with a 20-0 victory over the Midwest Rampage in Midwest Football Alliance action Saturday night. Pella (2-1) is now 1-1 in the MFA’s East division after its first shutout of the season. The Knights racked up a total of 270 yards, including 180 through […]
By K.J. Pilcher, Special for NASCAR Wire Service NEWTON, Iowa — Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s success at Iowa Speedway continues. The defending NASCAR Nationwide Series points champion extended his winning streak at Iowa Speedway. Stenhouse dominated the field for most of the race to capture the checkered flag at the Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 in front of […]
July 14 – American Ethanol 200; September 15 – American Ethanol 200 NEWTON, IA – May 20, 2012 – Officials from American Ethanol and Iowa Speedway are excited to announce that both NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races, the first one being on July 14 and second being on September 15, now have an entitlement […]
