Celebrating 100 years of racing
Upcoming Events
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Hot Tub, Swim Spa & Sauna Expo
Friday, October 3rd | 2:00PM to 7:00PM
Saturday, October 4th | 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Sunday, October 5th | 10:00AM to 5:00PMSave big on a huge selection of Hot Tubs and Swim Spas from major brands! Over 40 Hot Tubs and Swim Spas will be on display from 5 major brands at huge discounts. Financing is available (with approved credit).
FREE ADMISSION
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Dirt at the Downs: Open Wheel Night in Partnership with Benton County Speedway
Saturday, October 4th
In honor of Hawkeye Downs’ 100th year of racing, the track will host Open Wheel Night, including the Storm Steel Sprint Cars, Nostalgia Open Wheel Cars, Advantage Chassis Sport Mods, and BradBUILT IMCA Sport Compacts.
Gates open at 4:00pm. Racing starts at 6:00pm. Tickets are available at the gate. Follow the event on Facebook.
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Great Eastern Iowa Garage Sale
Friday, October 10th | 4:00PM to 8:00PM
Saturday, October 11th | 8:00AM to 3:00PMLooking for vintage finds, handmade goods, or just a great deal? Come shop one of Eastern Iowa’s biggest community garage sales! Tons of treasures – all in one place! From unique antiques to classic garage sale bargains.
Admission to shop is just $5! (children 10 and under FREE)
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Dirt at the Downs Classic
Friday, October 10th | 6:00PM
Friday, October 10th AFTER-PARTY | 9:30PM
Saturday, October 11th | 6:00PMJoin Hawkeye Downs and Benton County Speedway for the Dirt at the Downs Classic on Friday, October 10th AND Saturday, October 11th!
Be sure to make plans to stay for the after-party at Tavern on the Mall on Friday, October 10th, for FREE live music from the Surf Zombies.
Gates open at 4:00pm with tickets available at the gate or online at MyRacePass.com.
Dirt at the Downs
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2025
Racing at Hawkeye Downs
For the last 100 years, Hawkeye Downs Speedway has been home to one of the most popular race tracks in Iowa. The track features ¼ mile and ½ mile banked asphalt ovals for weekly stock car racing, enduros, street drags, drifting expos, and more. You can find more information about upcoming events on our Events tab or contact our team to rent the track for your next racing event.
Current racing programs include:
Hosting Events at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center
From trade shows to annual meetings to auctions to weddings and beyond, the Expo Center is perfect for any event. Hawkeye Downs offers an event space with over 35,000 total square feet of temperature-controlled space for hosting events of all sizes. The Expo Center is located strategically near the highway with access to a variety of hotels and attracts over 100,000 visitors annually.
Contact US
Feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, or concerns.
Email
HDofficeManager@hawkeyedowns.org
Phone
319-365-8656