Iowa corn grower leaders and membership witnessed the fourth running of the Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer at the Iowa Speedway in Newton as a victory for corn-based ethanol and for Iowa agriculture.

It was also a victory for Tony Kanaan, who beat forecasts of rain and 24 other cars to win the 2010 Iowa Corn Indy 250 fuel pump trophy. 

“Iowa Corn is proud to sponsor the Iowa Corn Indy 250 to celebrate the power and performance of fuel from corn-based ethanol,” explained Tim Burrack, chair of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).  “We think it is important for consumers to know we have a renewable fuel resource that is grown here in Iowa and if 100% corn-based ethanol is good for Indy, than it’s good for consumers, the only difference is the speed limit.”

In a race crowd of 34,248, more than 2,200 corn growers, family members and friends stood out with their matching green t-shirts that proclaimed, “It’s all about corn”.

More information about the race results can be found by logging onto, www.iowacorn.org.

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Editors Note: photos and individual interviews available by calling Mindy Williamson at 515-225-9242

The ICPB and ICGA share a common mission to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability.  The ICGA represents 6,000 members on a variety of agricultural issues important to growers.  The ICPB invests Iowa corn checkoff funds to develop and defend markets, conduct research, and provide education about corn and corn products.