NASCAR president Mike Helton says league is discouraging negative messages about sport

NASCAR discouraging negative spin of sport

Dillon holds off Sauter in green-white-checkered finish to win Trucks race in black No. 3

Dillon wins NASCAR Trucks race in Iowa

NEWTON, Iowa — The black No. 3 Chevrolet is back in victory lane, because of a precocious rookie who finally took advantage of his considerable promise.

Tony Kanaan overtakes Helio Castroneves and wins Iowa 250 for first victory since 2008

Tony Kanaan wins Iowa 250

NEWTON, Iowa — Tony Kanaan went to bed Saturday night in a foul mood after qualifying 15th at a track that’s brought him nothing but frustration.

Will Power takes pole in Iowa, Scott Dixon to start second

Will Power takes pole in Iowa

NEWTON, Iowa — Will Power has made a name for himself on road courses, but he’s always wanted to be considered one of the best all-around drivers in the Indy Racing League.

Danica Patrick kicks off busy month with open wheel in Iowa, followed by stock car racing

Danica Patrick kicks off busy month in Iowa

Mike Skinner pulls away after late restart for Trucks victory in Iowa

NEWTON, Iowa — Mike Skinner was headed for certain victory when he glanced at his truck’s fuel pressure gauge and gasped.

Brad Keselowski passes Kyle Busch to win inaugural Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway

NEWTON, Iowa — The inaugural Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway came down to a two-man battle between points leader Kyle Busch and top series regular Brad Keselowski.

Brad Keslowski passes Kyle Busch to win inaugural Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway

NEWTON, Iowa — Brad Keslowski passed Kyle Busch with eight laps left and held on to win the inaugural Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway.

Dario Franchitti wins Iowa Corn Indy 250 for second time in 2 tries

NEWTON, Iowa — Dario Franchitti took the lead with 50 laps to go and cruised to victory in the Iowa Corn Indy 250 on Sunday, earning his second win in two trips to Iowa Speedway.

IndyCar Series, Iowa Speedway close to completing 2-year extension for Iowa Corn Indy 250

NEWTON, Iowa — The IndyCar Series and Iowa Speedway are close to completing a two-year extension that will keep the Iowa Corn Indy 250 on the circuit’s schedule through 2011.

Helio Castroneves awarded pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn Indy 250 after qualifying canceled

NEWTON, Iowa — With an assist from Will Power and some water that had seeped onto the track, Helio Castroneves was awarded the pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn Indy 250.

Formula One troubles hit home for IndyCar drivers Justin Wilson, Robert Doornbos

NEWTON, Iowa — IndyCar driver Justin Wilson used to race in Formula One, and even he’s mystified about the turmoil currently engulfing F1.