Photo by Kyle McInnes

Good morning from Iowa Speedway as we get ready for a very early Race 2. Scott McLaughlin has to be the favorite. he has had the fastest car all weekend

Today’s schedule, including the all important concert times:.

9-9:05 am: All cars install lap
9:05-9:20 am: Special session for 18 car
10:41 am: Driver Intros
11:03 am: Invocation
11:04 am: Anthem
11:25 pm: Command
11:30 pm: Green Flag
2 pm: @KelseaBallerini Concert
3:45 pm: @PostMalone Concert

Conor Daly will replace Jjack Harvey in the 18. Harvey is suffering from neck and back pain. he drove in last night’s race but dropped out and to be helped out of the car.

Today’s revised lineup:

Yesterday’s race presented a strong case why t Iowa needs to be a true night race. The racing got so uch better once the sun went behind the grandstands. I have attended both day and night races here, and the night races are many times better. A start tie 30 minutes before sunset would be ideal.

In the media availability after the race last night, Pato O’Ward spoke out about how the repave has changed the track. “They ruined a good race,” he said.

I will be back after the race with a brief post with some thoughts, and I will have a weekend wrap-up tomorrow..