Group seeks NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Iowa

A group of Iowans have banded together in hopes of bringing a NASCAR Sprint Cup race to the Iowa Speedway in Newton. The Green Flag Alliance, a coalition that includes Newton mayor Chaz Allen, says it's seeking to boost fan interest and sponsorship support in hopes of landing stock car's premier circuit.

The group says it's the perfect time for the Speedway to host a Sprint Cup race after landing two lower-tier NASCAR Nationwide races for 2011.

The group says that analysis from other markets indicates that a Sprint Cup race can generate as much as $150 million to the local economy.

The Iowa Speedway will host the Nationwide Series on May 22 and August 6. The open-wheel IndyCar series visits the track on June 25. WXOW News