NEWTON, Iowa — On Thursday, NASCAR Cup Series Driver Cole Custer visited students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, where he answered questions about what it’s really like to be behind the wheel.

Custer was visiting the state to participate in the 2025 NASCAR Day Giveathon at the Iowa Speedway. Custer has raced in Iowa multiple times in both the truck series and Xfinity, but this year’s Iowa Corn 350 will be his first race in a Cup car at the Iowa Speedway. Custer says Iowa is a track he always enjoys coming back to.

“Iowa Speedway is a place that I think every single person in NASCAR loves going back to. You know, it has so much character with the bumps in the new pavement and the track. So, it makes it a challenge for us that we look forward to. And also just how passionate the fans are, you know, seeing the place packed for pretty much every single race out there is so awesome,” said Custer.

While not an Iowan himself, Custer says he always enjoys visiting the state, and even has his own Iowa ties.

“There are so many down-to-earth people and farmers and people who are passionate about racing. You know, we got Knoxville right down the road. My wife’s family’s actually from Iowa, so I’ve gotten to see people and been around the cities here a little bit. And it’s really cool towns, and just people, that people are nice, and it’s just, it’s awesome coming here and to see the passion for the sport,” said Custer.

Custer says he’s excited to see that passion in action come August, where he hopes his team will take home the trophy.

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