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DALLAS CHANDLER TOPS MERV CHANDLER MEMORIAL 42

| July 6, 2014
DALLAS CHANDLER TOPS MERV CHANDLER MEMORIAL 42

[easyrotator]erc_41_1404684122[/easyrotator] Photos by Mike Ruefer        Cedar Rapids, IA  (July 5, 2014) – Hawkeye Downs fans have waited three years for the return of the ARCA Midwest Tour so the extra wait triggered by some early day rain showers that lingered into the afternoon only added a little longer to the wait. The wait was rewarded […]

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“VAN METER, INC NIGHT” COMING UP THIS FRIDAY AT HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY $1.00 Minimum Donation Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Center at Mercy Medical Center

| June 18, 2014
“VAN METER, INC  NIGHT” COMING UP THIS FRIDAY AT HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY $1.00 Minimum Donation Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Center at Mercy Medical Center

“VAN METER, INC  NIGHT” COMING UP THIS FRIDAY AT HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY $1.00 Minimum Donation Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Center at Mercy Medical Center CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 18, 2014) – One of the more popular and important events each season at historic Hawkeye Downs Speedway is Van Meter Inc.  Night. For several years employee-owned Van Meter […]

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BRAD CHANDLER COLLECTS “ BOHNSACK BOUNTY” ON CORRIDOR MOTORS NIGHT AT HAWKEYE DOWNS

| June 15, 2014
BRAD CHANDLER COLLECTS “ BOHNSACK BOUNTY” ON CORRIDOR MOTORS NIGHT AT HAWKEYE DOWNS

Cedar Rapids, IA  (June 13, 2014) – A perfect night for racing greeted an enthusiastic crowd and a season high car count on Corridor Motors Night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday night. It was week seven of the 2014 Hy-Vee Racing Series campaign. It wasn’t just about racing either Friday night. In honor of […]

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“CORRIDOR MOTORS NIGHT” THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY CITY TRACTOR PRESENTS “FATHERS DAY FRIDAY NIGHT” MOWER GIVEAWAY!

| June 11, 2014

“CORRIDOR MOTORS NIGHT” THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY CITY TRACTOR PRESENTS “FATHERS DAY FRIDAY NIGHT” MOWER GIVEAWAY! CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 11, 2014) — This Friday night is Corridor Motors Night at historic Hawkeye Downs Speedway. Corridor Motors welcomes fans and racers to week seven of the HyVee Racing Series with action slated […]

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TIM GOETTSCH, KEVIN KORSMO ADVANCE IN INEX LEGENDS QUALIFIER ADAM PETRZELKA BAGS FIRST HOBBY STOCK WIN

| June 1, 2014
TIM GOETTSCH, KEVIN KORSMO ADVANCE IN INEX LEGENDS QUALIFIER ADAM PETRZELKA BAGS FIRST HOBBY STOCK WIN

Cedar Rapids, IA (May 30, 2014) – Week five of the HyVee Racing Series saw a pair of Dublin City Pub INEX Legend drivers earn regional qualifier wins and a new face in victory lane after the Barron Motor Supply Hobby Stock feature. Hawkeye Downs Speedway was host to the INEX Legends qualifier presented by […]

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LACOURSIERE, HANSON AMONG FRIDAY NIGHT WINNERS AT HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY

| May 24, 2014
LACOURSIERE, HANSON AMONG FRIDAY NIGHT WINNERS AT HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY

Cedar Rapids, IA (May 23, 2014) – Race Fans finally caught a break with the weather and were treated to some great racing on a pleasant evening  at Hawkeye Downs Speedway. Week four of the Hy-Vee Racing Series saw some familiar names in victory lane and a few new faces on the track. In Sunline […]

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SPOONMORE TOPS MID-AM STOCK CARS AT HAWKEYE DOWNS

| May 18, 2014
SPOONMORE TOPS MID-AM STOCK CARS AT HAWKEYE DOWNS

Cedar Rapids, IA  (May 16, 2014) — Jeremy Spoonmore of Waukesha, WI emerged as the victor in the “First Lady 46” for the Mid-American Stock Car Series on a cool, breezy night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway Friday. Spoonmore, who started outside row five in the 17-car field, worked methodically through the pack and on a […]

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New Faces and Repeat Winners at Hawkeye Downs Friday Night

| May 11, 2014
New Faces and Repeat Winners at Hawkeye Downs Friday Night

Cedar Rapids, IA (May 10, 2014) – Tim Plummer, Jim Hanson, and Kurt Bohnsack earned repeat wins in the Hy-Vee Racing Series at historic Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday night. Hibu presented a mostly enjoyable night of racing that also recognized Mothers Day and also allowed kids to have some fun. Gunny sack races were […]

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HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY OPENS 2014 SEASON WITH NEW FACES, NEW ATTITUDE

| May 3, 2014
HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY OPENS 2014 SEASON WITH NEW FACES, NEW ATTITUDE

By Brad Grupe Cedar Rapids, IA  May 2, 2014) – Hawkeye Downs Speedway, Iowa’s only full-time asphalt racing facility, roared to life for the 2014 season Friday night with a bolstered lineup of officials and staff,  and a new attitude amongst drivers, officials, and fans. A cool, windy evening greeted racers and fans but rain […]

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2014 HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY SEASON GOES GREEN THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!

| April 30, 2014
2014 HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY SEASON GOES GREEN THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!

Cedar Rapids, IA  (April 30, 2014) — The first green flag of the 2014 racing season at Cedar Rapids’ historic Hawkeye Downs Speedway waves this Friday night, May 2, with action in all six divisions of the Hy-Vee Racing Series. A full night of heat and feature action is on tap with Carpetland USA Late […]

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