vlog archives: Rusty Wallace goes for a test drive at the Iowa Speedway
Former NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace used his racing experience and expertise to design the Iowa Speedway in Newton nearly 20 years ago. The functionality of the track was the first of its kind to involve a top driver as a consultant.
Driver safety was at the top of Wallace's mind when designing the track, along with the obvious — speed and competitive racing. The Speedway was one of the first facilities built with impact-resistant soft walls that absorb 40 percent of the impact.
Watch the video above to see Wallace test drive the freshly graded dirt at the Iowa Speedway.
The $70 million, seven-eighths D-shaped oval track opened in September 2006 and can seat about 30,000 spectators.
If you have the need for speed, you can get behind the wheel with the . And, for the first time, NASCAR is bringing its top Cup Series to the Iowa Speedway this summer.
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