101 Years of Racing
Upcoming Events
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NASCAR Weekly Local Racing Series
Friday, May 8th | 7:05PM
Join us at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday, May 8th, at 7:05 PM as part of the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts! Don’t miss out on the live, loud, and local fan-favorite racing classe, PLUS the return of the Hy-Vee Candy Dash at intermission!
Gates open at 6:00PM. Tickets are available on My Race Pass or at the gate.
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Vintage Market Days of Eastern Iowa
Friday, May 8th | 10:00AM-4:00PM
Saturday, May 9th | 10:00AM-4:00PM
Sunday, May 10th | 10:00AM-3:00PMGorgeous vintage pieces + hand-crafted goods + architectural salvage + repurposed finds + local eats and treats = an event you won't soon forget! Vendors at Vintage Market Days build over-the-top displays, with Pinterest-worthy booths. You will find the best of the best items!
Tickets are available online or at the entrance.
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. Racers can find up-to-date racing information HERE for Brian’s Buzz.
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.
Brian’s Buzz
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Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, serving its mission to provide and manage quality facilities for entertainment, educational, business, and cultural activities to benefit the community and visitors.
Contact US
Feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, or concerns.
Email
HDofficeManager@hawkeyedowns.org
Phone
319-365-8656