The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Iowa Speedway this weekend for short-track action in the Hy-Vee Perks 250. A full 38-car field is confirmed for Saturday’s race, featuring a mix of seasoned veterans, rising stars, and several notable returnees. With a compact oval and a late-afternoon start time, drivers will battle tight corners and heavy traffic as the midseason championship picture continues to take shape. Among the entries, several part-time competitors are poised to make headlines.
Key Highlights
38 drivers set for the Hy-Vee Perks 250 on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Iowa Speedway.
Ross Chastain returns to the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet for his fifth start of 2025.
Justin Bonsignore back with Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 19 Toyota for his sixth appearance.
Patrick Emerling returns to SS-Green Light Racing for his seventh start of the season.
Tyler Tomassi to make his first career Xfinity start in the No. 35 entry for Joey Gase Motorsports.
A Full Field Confirmed for Iowa Short-Track Showdown
Saturday’s Hy-Vee Perks 250 will see every entered car take the green flag, with 38 drivers making up the starting field. Iowa Speedway’s 0.875-mile oval often delivers aggressive racing and close finishes, giving all entrants a chance to make a statement. While full-time championship contenders headline the grid, several notable guest appearances add extra intrigue to this week’s action. The race will be broadcast live at 4:30 p.m. ET on The CW, with radio coverage via MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Ross Chastain’s return to JR Motorsports marks one of the key storylines. The Cup Series regular will wheel the No. 9 Chevrolet for his fifth Xfinity start of the season, bringing his aggressive racing style to a track where he has shown strength in the past. JR Motorsports fields multiple cars this weekend, including entries for Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith, and Carson Kvapil, all looking to capitalize on the team’s strong Iowa history.
Part-Time Stars Bolster the Entry List
Justin Bonsignore, a frequent guest driver in the series this year, is set to pilot the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for his sixth start of the campaign. Known for his success on short tracks outside of NASCAR, Bonsignore will once again test his skills against the series regulars on a track well-suited to his background.
Patrick Emerling makes another appearance in the No. 07 SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet, marking his seventh start of the season. The team continues to fight for competitive finishes on a part-time schedule, with Emerling looking to bring home a solid result in Iowa.
Corey Day also returns to Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 17 entry, further strengthening a field packed with talented part-timers. These drivers add depth to the competition, challenging the full-time lineup while gaining valuable seat time on one of NASCAR’s more technical short tracks.
Newcomers and First-Time Starters Add to the Mix
One of the biggest storylines is Tyler Tomassi making his Xfinity Series debut in the No. 35 for Joey Gase Motorsports. This first career start marks a major milestone for the young driver, who will look to gain experience and stay out of trouble in a crowded field.
Thomas Annunziata takes over the No. 70 for Cope Family Racing this week, continuing the team’s rotation of drivers. Alongside him, a variety of independent and smaller-team entries—including Joe Graf Jr., Jeffrey Earnhardt, Ryan Ellis, and Brandon Brown—round out the grid, showcasing the diversity of talent in Saturday’s race.
With no qualifying eliminations due to the 38-car entry list filling all available spots, every team is guaranteed to start. This provides additional opportunities for smaller teams to make noise on a track where strategy and timing often outweigh raw speed.
Full Entry List
| Car No. | Driver |
| 00 | Sheldon Creed |
| 1 | Carson Kvapil |
| 2 | Jesse Love |
| 7 | Justin Allgaier |
| 8 | Sammy Smith |
| 9 | Ross Chastain |
| 10 | Austin Hill |
| 11 | Daniel Hemric |
| 16 | Chandler Smith |
| 18 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 19 | Justin Bonsignore |
| 20 | Aric Almirola |
| 21 | Austin Cindric |
| 22 | Brett Moffitt |
| 23 | Anthony Alfredo |
| 31 | Parker Retzlaff |
| 35 | Tyler Tomassi |
| 38 | Joe Graf Jr. |
| 39 | Ryan Sieg |
| 42 | Leland Honeyman Jr. |
| 43 | Ryan Ellis |
| 44 | Jeffrey Earnhardt |
| 45 | Mason Massey |
| 48 | Parker Kligerman |
| 51 | Jeremy Clements |
| 66 | Connor Mosack |
| 68 | Brandon Brown |
| 74 | Bayley Currey |
| 78 | Josh Williams |
| 92 | Josh Berry |
| 98 | Riley Herbst |
| 99 | Kaz Grala |
| 07 | Patrick Emerling |
News in Brief: 2025 Hy-Vee Perks 250 Entry List
The NASCAR Xfinity Series brings 38 drivers to Iowa Speedway for Saturday’s Hy-Vee Perks 250, ensuring a full starting grid. Ross Chastain headlines the part-time entries in JR Motorsports’ No. 9 car, joined by Justin Bonsignore and Patrick Emerling on limited schedules. Tyler Tomassi makes his first Xfinity start in the No. 35 entry for Joey Gase Motorsports. All drivers will take the green flag for 250 laps of intense short-track racing. Watch the race Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET on The CW.
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