NASCAR has officially confirmed the Ross Chastain Iowa series switch, with the Cup Series standout preparing to compete in both the Cup and Xfinity Series events at Iowa Speedway this weekend. Chastain is set to drive for JR Motorsports in Saturday’s Xfinity race before returning to his regular spot in the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet for the Cup event.
Chastain to Compete in Both Cup and Xfinity Races at Iowa
Following a dramatic race weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which featured its share of controversy, attention is shifting to Iowa Speedway where both the Cup and Xfinity Series will take to the track. Ross Chastain, who has frequently been in the spotlight this season, now prepares for a busy few days as he lines up for double duty.
NASCAR’s preliminary entry lists show that Chastain will once again take the wheel of the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet on Saturday in the Xfinity Series. The 32-year-old will also return to his regular drive for Trackhouse Racing in the Cup Series, maintaining a demanding schedule for the weekend.
Current Performance and Season Highlights
Chastain has already participated in four Xfinity Series events in 2024, all while racing the No. 9 car for Dale Earnhardt Jr’s JR Motorsports team. Despite coming close on several occasions, Chastain has not yet captured a win in this series during the current campaign. His top Xfinity finish this year came at Darlington, where he secured fourth place.
Other notable results include a fifth-place finish in Nashville, eighth at Circuit of the Americas, and a challenging outing at Dover where he finished 38th. These results highlight both his potential and the unpredictable nature of racing in this competitive field.
Other Noteworthy Entrants for the Iowa Xfinity Race
Chastain is not the only full-time Cup driver making an appearance in the Xfinity Series at Iowa. Austin Dillon is set to drive the No. 21 car for Richard Childress Racing as a replacement for Austin Hill, who received a one-race suspension following an incident involving Aric Almirola at Indianapolis. This switch further underscores the mix of talent converging in Iowa for this weekend’s action.
Full Xfinity Series Entry List for Iowa Speedway
As teams finalize their preparations, NASCAR has published the complete lineup for the 38-car Xfinity Series event at Iowa. The list features both regular Xfinity drivers and guest entries by Cup Series competitors:
1. Sheldon Creed – Haas Factory Team Ford
2. Carson Kvapil – JR Motorsports Chevrolet
3. Jesse Love – Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
4. Parker Retzlaff – Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet
5. Patrick Emerling – SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet
6. Justin Allgaier – JR Motorsports Chevrolet
7. Sammy Smith – JR Motorsports Chevrolet
8. Ross Chastain – JR Motorsports Chevrolet
9. Daniel Dye – Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
10. Josh Williams – Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
11. Garrett Smithley – SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet
12. Christian Eckes – Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
13. Corey Day – Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
14. William Sawalich – Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
15. Justin Bonsignore – Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
16. Brandon Jones – Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
17. Austin Dillon – Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
18. Harrison Burton – AM Racing Ford
19. Dean Thompson – Sam Hunt Racing Toyota
20. Jeb Burton – Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet
21. Kyle Sieg – RSS Racing Ford
22. Blaine Perkins – Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet
23. Tyler Tomasil – Joey Gase Motorsports Ford
24. Ryan Sieg – RSS Racing Ford
25. Sam Mayer – Haas Factory Team Ford
26. Anthony Alfredo – Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet
27. Brennan Poole – Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet
28. Mason Massey – Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet
29. Nicholas Sanchez – Big Machine Racing Chevrolet
30. Jeremy Clements – Jeremy Clements Racing Chevrolet
31. Joey Gase – Joey Gase Motorsports Chevrolet
32. Taylor Gray – Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
33. Thomas Annunziata – Cope Family Racing Chevrolet
34. Ryan Ellis – DGM Racing x JIM Chevrolet
35. Dawson Cram – Mike Harmon Racing Chevrolet
36. Connor Zilisch – JR Motorsports Chevrolet
37. Josh Bilicki – DGM Racing x JIM Chevrolet
38. Matt DiBenedetto – Viking Motorsports Chevrolet
Looking Ahead to a High-Stakes Weekend
With the Ross Chastain Iowa series switch now official, the spotlight will be on how the Cup star manages the challenge of racing in both main events over the Iowa Speedway weekend. Other prominent drivers, including Austin Dillon, further raise the stakes for Xfinity Series competitors. As Chastain seeks to build on his Xfinity performances and continue his Cup Series campaign, the Iowa races are positioned to offer key insights into this phase of the NASCAR season and could influence the championship landscape for both series.
