Tornado Near Iowa Speedway Cancels IndyCar Activities

Severe thunderstorms and a tornado warning forced the cancellation of all IndyCar on-track activities scheduled for Friday at Iowa Speedway. A tornado touched down just 1.5 miles from the track, prompting officials to evacuate grandstands and direct fans, teams, and media into shelters. Indy NXT completed most of its practice session before the weather halted further events, while IndyCar's high-line and traditional practice sessions were postponed. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for Newton and surrounding areas, with watches lasting into the evening. Images show fans and participants sheltering indoors as storms passed over the facility. Race officials will release an updated weekend schedule following the disruption.