2013 SEASON OPENER AT HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY

Cedar Rapids, IA  (May 1, 2013) – Hawkeye Downs Speedway will roar to life for the 2013 racing season this Friday Night, May 3 as Innovative Signs-“Your One Stop Sign Shop”  presents  action in all six divisions of Hy-Vee ~ I-Wireless Championship Series. 

A full night of heat and feature action is on tap with Carpetland USA Late Models, Mountain Dew Sportsmen, Miller Time Modifieds, Barron Motor Supply Hobby Stocks, Sunline Hornets, and Dublin City Pub Legend Cars taking to the track for their first points events of the season. A new point system is in effect for the 2013 season which promises to add new excitement to the point standings. 

Kids will want to visit the Goodyear Tire Stores Lil’ Racers Car Club table under the main Grandstand to sign up for the free club and see what activities are in store for them in 2013!

Friday night also is the first night of the month-long Goodyear Tire Stores Lil’ Racer Car Club 2013 “Kids Helping Hungry Kids” Food drive. Kids should bring non-perishable foot items to the club booth. 

Hawkeye Downs and Hy-Vee have teamed up to offer a new and improved concessions menu this season along with the return of Pepsi Products for 2013. 

The Front Gate opens at 6pm with Hot Laps slated for 6:35 pm. Pre-Race Ceremonies will begin at 7:15pm with the first race at 7:30pm.

 Hawkeye Downs continues to hold the line on admission prices. Adult admission is STILL  just $10, Senior Citizens (62+) are $7, Students over 12 are just $5, College Students are just $5 with a valid ID and Children 12 and Under are absolutely FREE!

The full schedule for the 2013 season is available on the Hawkeye Downs Website (http:www.hawkeyedownsspeedway.com).

 Hawkeye Downs will again be using RainedOut.com in 2013  to notify fans of weather related announcements for the speedway.

Fans can also keep in touch by visiting the Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center facebook page.

Category: Hawkeye Downs Speedway, Iowa