Iowa Corn Indy 250 shines with record turnout at Iowa Speedway
IndyCar fans packed Iowa Speedway for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 with an expected 40,000 in attendance and a 12:30 p.m. start. Danica Patrick drew cameras as fans enjoyed early tailgating, warm weather, and live ABC coverage.
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Wheldon Takes IndyCar Shock Victory On Worn Tires
Wheldon stayed out on lap 190 to gamble on worn tires and edged Mutoh and Andretti for the win. Castroneves led early and faded. Kanaan crashed, Dixon finished fourth as the race delivered closer, side by side racing and fewer processional moments than last year.
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Foyt Leads Surging Upset Performances At Iowa Corn 250
A.J. Foyt IV started 18th and finished fifth in the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway. Ryan Hunter-Reay moved from 17th to eighth as other backmarkers climbed front. Will Power impeded late restart as fans praised smooth traffic flow and sponsor ethanol support.
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Will Power
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Newman/Haas/Lanigan
Jerry Jauron
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