IowaAviation & Car Culture
Iowa is grass runways, hot air balloons, and dirt-track thunder. A vintage fly-in at a tiny airfield, a balloon race over cornfields, and sprint cars at Knoxville all fit in one summer weekend here.
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Iowa aviation
- Airpower Museum and Antique Airfield, BlakesburgHome of the Antique Airplane Association and a classic grass-strip fly-in.
- National Balloon Museum, IndianolaThe history of ballooning, near the long-running National Balloon Classic.
- National Balloon Classic, IndianolaHundreds of hot air balloons launching over central Iowa each summer.
Iowa car culture
- Knoxville RacewayThe Sprint Car Capital of the World and home of the Knoxville Nationals.
- National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, KnoxvilleOverlooking turn two of the Knoxville half-mile.
- Iowa Speedway, NewtonA short oval that hosts NASCAR and IndyCar races.
Best drives in Iowa
Loess Hills National Scenic BywayRare wind-blown hills along Iowa's western edge.
Great River RoadBluffs, eagles, and river towns along the Mississippi.
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Iowa FAQ
Where can I see vintage and military aircraft in Iowa?
Start with Airpower Museum and Antique Airfield, National Balloon Museum, and National Balloon Classic. Home of the Antique Airplane Association and a classic grass-strip fly-in.
Where are the best car events and race tracks in Iowa?
Car people in Iowa head to Knoxville Raceway, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, and Iowa Speedway. The Sprint Car Capital of the World and home of the Knoxville Nationals.
What are the best scenic drives in Iowa?
Loess Hills National Scenic Byway and Great River Road are two of the most popular. Rare wind-blown hills along Iowa's western edge.
Does Prop & Piston ship to Iowa?
Yes. Orders ship in 1-2 business days and typically arrive in 4-7 business days anywhere in Iowa.
Neighboring states
Event schedules, hours, and access change. Check with each venue before you go.