July 30--APPANOOSE COUNTY -- The Iowa Speedway in Newton will be hosting its biggest and final event of the season today and tomorrow.

"It's the biggest of the big three," said Vice President of Promotions and Communications Craig Armstrong of this weekend's event.

The Blue Ox 150 gets things started at 8 p.m. tonight and is followed by a performance from new country singer Easton Corbin.

Saturday hosts the main event: the US Cellular 250 which will involve several well-known drivers, all gunning for the top prize.

Continuing a fued that began over a year ago, Carl Edwards and defending champion Brad Keselowski will go head to head on Saturday.

Fans will have to be on the watch, as both racers have run one another into the fences on occasion.

Resident NASCAR bad boy Kyle Busch will also be in attendance along with Kevin Harvick, Paul Menard, son of the Menards founder, and Iowa's own Michael Annett.

All racers have their own reason for wanting to claim victory and should provide entertainment for fans old and new.

Parking lots open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and gates open at 1 p.m. for fans to watch the qualifying rounds.

The big race starts at 6:30 p.m. that evening and country singer Josh Thompson will follow.

Seating is limited, as almost all 50,000 tickets have been sold while less than 1,000 tickets remain.

Tickets are available online at www.iowaspeedway.com or by calling the toll free Iowa Speedway number (866) RUSTYGO or (866) 787-8946.

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