In less than a decade, Iowa Speedway has established itself as one of the most important tracks for young NASCAR drivers. So, is it poised to make the leap to the Sprint Cup series like so many of the racers who've passed through its gates? The idea of Iowa as a Cup venue came up again earlier this month when defending champion Kevin Harvick said that the series should add the Rusty Wallace-designed short track to its schedule. Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small said Saturday that while track would ''love'' to host a Cup race, its focus remains on the second-tier NASCAR Xfinity series, the IndyCar series and other motorsports events. More...