Iowa Speedway will play host to nearly eight consecutive hours of NASCAR as the Cup and Xfinity series hit the short track Saturday. The action at the 0.875-mile oval will begin at 11 a.m. ET with Xfinity practice, followed immediately by qualifying. Cup practice and qualifying will run from 1:30 through 3:30 p.m.

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.