The CW cracked one million viewers again for Saturday’s Hy-Vee Perks 250 at Iowa Speedway. The network had 1,008,000 total viewers, which is the most-watched Xfinity race at Iowa since June 2018.
Compared to last year’s 22nd race of the season (Daytona), viewership was up 23%. It marked a 16% increase compared to last year’s Xfinity race at Iowa. Viewership peaked in the closing laps, which saw Sam Mayer earn Haas Factory Team’s first victory of the season.
— The CW Sports (@TheCW_Sports) August 5, 2025