April 19, 2024

‘Won’ and done

By Christopher Braunschweig

Brian Franks sanitizes handrails during a practice race Saturday afternoon during the IndyCar Series at the Iowa Speedway. After NASCAR cancelled its two races at the Newton track, there was only one race weekend scheduled this year. (Christopher Braunschweig)

Brian Franks sanitizes handrails during a practice race Saturday afternoon during the IndyCar Series at the Iowa Speedway. After NASCAR cancelled its two races at the Newton track, there was only one race weekend scheduled this year. (Christopher Braunschweig)

Tom Mellecker poses for a photo holding his homemade funnel cake Saturday afternoon in the campgrounds of Iowa Speedway. (Christopher Braunschweig)

From left, Mike Loose and Michael Barden tie ropes around a fickle tent struggling to stay upright during a windy Saturday afternoon at the Iowa Speedway. (Christopher Braunschweig)

Racing staff prepare for the IndyCar Series race during practice laps on Saturday afternoon in the Iowa Speedway. (Christopher Braunschweig)

A spectator watches cars drive around the track during practice laps Saturday afternoon at the Iowa Speedway. (Christopher Braunschweig)

Race fans showcase several kinds of flags Saturday afternoon at the Iowa Speedway. (Christopher Braunschweig)

Three guests try to rearrange a tent being blown away by wind gusts Saturday afternoon at the Iowa Speedway. (Christopher Braunschweig)

Tom Mellecker prepares homemade funnel cakes Saturday afternoon in the campgrounds of Iowa Speedway. (Christopher Braunschweig)