An Iowa native returns to the state to race in the NASCAR weekend series at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. Sammy Smith was born and raised in Johnston and was always a fan of racing. That liking only strengthened when he got older.

FORECAST: WeatherUnderground — Sunshine with some clouds. A high of 77 degrees with winds from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. It’s expected to be 75 degrees with a 4% chance of rain at the start of the Cup race. LAST TIME: Ryan Blaney led 201 of 350 laps to win the inaugural Cup race at Iowa Speedway on June 16, 2024.