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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 32 MIN

Balance Iowa Afterburner: Short-Track Stars, New Rules and NASCAR’s Next Movers

from The Balance · host Thomas D Marquis

NASCAR is back in the heartland, where Iowa Speedway’s tight corners, multiple grooves and short-track intensity promise a fast and physical weekend.Tom Marquis, host of The Balance, welcomes Speedway Digest editor-in-chief Steve Wilson for a full NASCAR breakdown. They examine the latest rule changes, developments in the NASCAR Cup Series, the newly renamed O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Craftsman Truck Series.Kyle Larson, Joey Logano and Chris Buescher are among the drivers built for this kind of racing—but who will master Iowa’s changing lanes and survive the late-race chaos? Tom and Steve also spotlight the drivers moving and grooving through the garage before making their picks for the checkered flag.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--6491129/support.

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