MOORESVILLE, North Carolina – Fans that return to Iowa Speedway for the first time since 2020 will be treated to big names in musical entertainment in addition to the only doubleheader of racing on the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series schedule.
Race promoter Hy-Vee, along with Penske Entertainment, have revitalized the .875-mile Iowa Speedway after sitting dormant for one year.
To celebrate, Hy-Vee, Inc. and IndyCar announce that four award-winning music acts will perform live during Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend, July 22-24, at Iowa Speedway.
Three-time Grammy award-winning country music superstar Tim McGraw will perform prior to the start of the Hy-VeeDeals.com 250 presented by DoorDash on Saturday, July 23. Following Saturday’s race, Billboard record-holding country music duo Florida Georgia Line will take to the stage.
On Sunday, July 24, three-time Grammy award winner and multi-platinum artist Gwen Stefani will perform prior to the start of the Hy-Vee Salute to Farmers 300 presented by Google. A performance by nine-time Grammy-nominated country music artist Blake Shelton will provide a memorable ending to the turbocharged weekend following Sunday’s race.
“We want this event to be one of the most talked about events of the year by providing race-goers with an unforgettable experience,” said Randy Edeker, Hy-Vee’s chairman and CEO. “We are thrilled to work with our sponsors to bring this caliber of musical entertainment to Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway. Iowa will be the place to be this summer with these live music acts coupled with nationally televised IndyCar races and a festival-like atmosphere that has something for everyone to enjoy.”
Both pre- and post-race concerts are included with Saturday and Sunday’s race tickets as each artist will perform on stage trackside, in front of the main grandstands. Both pre-race concerts will feature 50-minute performances, while each post-race concert will feature a 90-minute show. Ticketholders can also purchase a Post-Race Concert Pit Pass for both the Florida Georgia Line (Saturday) and Blake Shelton (Sunday) live performances. The Post-Race Concert Pit Pass will provide access to an exclusive area near the start/finish line for an up-close view of the live performance. To purchase a Post-Race Concert Pit Pass, visit www.hyveeindycarweekend.com.
In addition to premier on-track action with the IndyCar Series, as well as the rising stars of racing competing in Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires, Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend will include a festival-like atmosphere with three days of music, food and family-focused entertainment, including:
A Food Truck Village featuring dozens of Midwest food trucks
Kids’ games and activities on Saturday, July 23, along with special activities to honor the nation’s farmers on Sunday, July 24 will also be available for spectators and guests.
“What an incredible music lineup for fans to enjoy during Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend,” said Bud Denker, president of Penske Corporation, which owns IndyCar. “With some of the biggest names and best performers in music, combined with great racing at the ‘Fastest Short Track on the Planet,’ the weekend is going to deliver an experience unlike one we have ever seen in IndyCar. Thanks to the continued support of our partners at Hy-Vee, fans in Iowa will be part of something special during Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend.”
Tickets for Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.hyveeindycarweekend.com or by calling the race ticket office at (641) 417-6007.