How to Watch the Hy-Vee Perks 250
NASCAR O'Reilly Series · Iowa Speedway · Newton, IA · Saturday, August 8, 2026. Here's the start time, TV channel and live stream.
▶ Watch on The CW- EventHy-Vee Perks 250
- SeriesNASCAR O'Reilly Series
- DateSaturday, August 8, 2026
- Start time5:00 PM ET (your local time on the live schedule)
- TrackIowa Speedway, Newton, IA (a 0.875-mile asphalt D-shaped oval)
- Watch onThe CW ↗Free
How to watch NASCAR O'Reilly Series at Iowa Speedway
The Hy-Vee Perks 250 — a NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Iowa Speedway in Newton, IA — is set for Saturday, August 8, 2026, with coverage around 5:00 PM ET. NASCAR O'Reilly Series airs free over-the-air on The CW and streams on the CW app and live-TV services.
On TV: the Hy-Vee Perks 250 airs on The CW — free over-the-air from about 5:00 PM ET ET.
Streaming: watch live on the CW app (free) and live-TV services.
Tap Watch on The CW to go straight to the broadcast. For the full week of racing across every series — with times auto-converted to your local zone — see the complete schedule or today's watch guide.
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About the Hy-Vee Perks 250
Iowa Speedway first hosted the Xfinity Series in 2011, when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. took his first series win in the inaugural race. The series left the 0.875-mile short oval after 2019 and returned in 2024. Sam Mayer has won both editions since the return.
Hy-Vee Perks 250 — key facts
Past Hy-Vee Perks 250 winners
| 2025 | Sam Mayer |
| 2024 | Sam Mayer |
Not held 2020-2023.
About Iowa Speedway
Iowa Speedway is a 0.875-mile paved D-shaped oval in Newton, Iowa, with compound banking of 12 to 14 degrees in the turns. It opened in 2006 and hosts NASCAR and IndyCar events.
Designed under the direction of NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace; owned by NASCAR since 2013.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Hy-Vee Perks 250 start?
The Hy-Vee Perks 250 (NASCAR O'Reilly Series) is scheduled for about 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Times are US Eastern — the live schedule at RacingOnTV.net converts them to your local zone.
What channel is the Hy-Vee Perks 250 on?
The Hy-Vee Perks 250 airs free over-the-air on The CW and streams on the CW app and live-TV services.
Is the Hy-Vee Perks 250 on TV?
Yes — the Hy-Vee Perks 250 is on TV. It airs on The CW — free over-the-air, with coverage from about 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 8, 2026, and also streams live on the CW app (free) and live-TV services.
Where can I watch the Hy-Vee Perks 250?
Watch the Hy-Vee Perks 250 on The CW — on TV (The CW — free over-the-air) or streaming on the CW app (free) and live-TV services. Use the Watch button above to go straight to the broadcast on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
How can I stream the Hy-Vee Perks 250 live?
You can stream it on the CW app (free) and live-TV services.
Where is the Hy-Vee Perks 250 held?
The race is at Iowa Speedway in Newton, IA, a 0.875-mile asphalt D-shaped oval.
Who won the Hy-Vee Perks 250 last time?
Sam Mayer is the defending winner of the Hy-Vee Perks 250.
How long is the Hy-Vee Perks 250?
The Hy-Vee Perks 250 is run over 250 laps (218.75 miles).
When was the first Hy-Vee Perks 250?
The inaugural Hy-Vee Perks 250 was held in 2011.
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