It’s not a matter of “if” but “when” with regard to Iowa Speedway hosting NASCAR’s premier racing series, the Sprint Cup Series. There likely would have to be some changes made at the speedway to accommodate a race of that type, but it’s something the speedway appears ready and able to do.

Sprint Cup owner/driver Michael Waltrip said as much during comments made during the most recent Camping World Truck Series race held at Iowa Speedway. Newton, he noted, loves racing and rolls out the welcome mat like few other racing communities in the United States.

And, racing loves Newton. Ask any driver of one of the many series that visit Iowa Speedway which track is his or her favorite, and don’t be surprised when their answer is “Iowa.” A lot of the credit for that goes to the ownership and management at the speedway, but the community deserves much of the credit, as well.