NASCAR and Anheuser-Busch today announced that multi-platinum country music superstar Dierks Bentley will close out the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series, performing Sunday, Aug. 9 at Iowa Speedway ahead of NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol racing action.
Bentley completes the star-studded lineup for the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series, which brings some of the biggest names in music to NASCAR’s biggest stages. Vincent Mason performed at Watkins Glen International on May 10 and Mitchell Tenpenny will perform at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5.
“Dierks has become a familiar face to NASCAR fans over the years and consistently delivers an incredible show,” said Eric Peterson, President, Iowa Speedway. “He brings an authentic connection to our sport and our fans, making him the perfect artist to put the finishing touch on another great Busch Light Summer Music Series lineup here at Iowa Speedway.”
A longtime NASCAR fan favorite, Bentley is no stranger to race weekends and some of the sport’s biggest moments. Over the years, he has brought his signature high-energy performances to NASCAR fans at multiple marquee events, including the 2011 DAYTONA 500, Daytona Speedweeks in 2009, NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway in 2021, and the 2023 DAYTONA 500.
As one of country’s most celebrated artists, Bentley’s most recent album BROKEN BRANCHES follows eight No. 1 albums, 22 No. 1 songs and over 9.5 billion global streams, plus 15 Grammy nominations and membership in the historic Grand Ole Opry. Continuing the path built from the ground up as an entrepreneur, he has a Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection “Desert Son.” Following stadium dates with Luke Combs this spring and summer, Bentley will continue to bring his “anthemic energy” (Country Central) and “top-flight musicianship” (Billboard) on the road beginning June 12 with the legendary Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and Kaitlin Butts, along with up-and-comers Cole Goodwin, Owen Riegling and the Mountain Grass Unit on select dates. For more information, visit www.dierks.com.
“Busch Light is all about making memories and delivering unforgettable experiences, and we can’t think of a better artist to do that than Dierks Bentley,” said Krystyn Stowe, Head of Marketing, Busch Family & Natural Family at Anheuser-Busch. “Our 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series lineup has been incredible, and to have one of the biggest names in country music bring his signature sound to Iowa Speedway will be the perfect way to cap it off.”
The Busch Light Summer Music Series pre-race concert at Iowa Speedway is included with a Sunday ticket for NASCAR Cup Series action.
The Busch Light Summer Music Series continues to build on the long-standing partnership between NASCAR and Busch Light, the “Official Beer Sponsor of NASCAR.” Since the 1990s, the Anheuser-Busch family of brands has created countless opportunities for 21+ fans to get closer to the sport they love. The Busch Light Summer Music Series once again delivers a full-length pre-race concert experience, combining the thrill of NASCAR competition with the sounds of country music’s biggest stars.
Busch Light and Trackhouse Racing also continue their partnership in 2026 with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain, bringing 21+ fans along for the ride with dynamic specialty paint schemes and fan-focused activations throughout the season, including the brand’s signature “Race for the Mountains” campaign.
— Iowa Speedway —