Celebrating 100 years of racing

Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday Night Titans sponsored by Legends Direct

    Tuesday, August 5th | 7:05pm

    **FREE TRANSPONDER RENTAL FOR RACERS**

    Hawkeye Downs welcomes all individuals interested in starting their racing journey to the track for special Tuesday Night Racing! Racing will feature Go-Karts, including Rookie, Kid Karts, Jr. 1, Jr. 2, Champ, Adult Clone, and 206 Sprint (oval) classes, Bandoleros, and Young Lion Legends.

    Registration for racers will be at the gate. No pre-registration required. Gates open to the public at 6:00pm, with racing to begin at 7:05pm.

  • NASCAR Weekly Racing sponsored by Master Plumbing

    Friday, August 8th | 7:05pm

    Join us for NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing on Friday, August 8th!

    It’s Master Plumbing Night at the Races! Plus, fans are encouraged to wear their favorite Hawaiian shirt for special giveaways, AND we’re hosting our annual Bike Night with bicycle giveaways for kids while supplies last.

    Gates open at 6:00pm, with racing to begin at 7:05pm. Tickets are available at the gate or on MyRacePass.

  • Paws & Pistons Car Show Fundraiser

    Saturday, August 9th | 10:00am-3:00pm

    Come out and see some fantastic cars and motorcycles while supporting a great cause for homeless animals and the rescues that save them! Registration is $20 for vehicle entries. This is a non-refundable donation going to Eastern Iowa Pet Expo, UNleashed Cat Rescue, and Dogs Forever.

    Admission fee is $5 at the gate for car show attendees.

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