101 Years of Racing
Upcoming Events
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Trade Show Productions' Gun Show
Friday, May 29th | 5:00-9:00PM
Saturday, May 30th | 9:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday, May 31st | 9:00AM - 3:00PMWhether you’re a collector, outdoor enthusiast, or simply curious, the Trade Show Productions Gun Show at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center offers something for everyone. Attendees can explore a wide variety of firearms, ammunition, knives, accessories, collectibles, and outdoor gear from vendors across the region!
Admission is $10 at the door. Kids under 12 are just $1.
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NASCAR Weekly Local Racing Series - Super Hero Night
Friday, May 29th | 7:05PM
Join us at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Friday, May 29th, at 7:05 PM as part of the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts, plus the Enduro Sprint Series!
Watch the Juice Box Go-Karts exhibition race at intermission with the kids 6 and under.
Gates open at 6:00PM. Tickets are available on My Race Pass or at the gate.
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Midwest Shredfest "Throttle & Throwbacks"
Saturday, May 30th | 12:00-10:00PM
Sunday, May 31st | 7:00-4:00PMMidwest Shredfest is dropping a whole weekend of nonstop drift madness—smoke clouds, screaming engines, and side-by-side chaos you can feel in your chest!
Grab the family, grab your crew, and if you’ve got a helmet, you might score a ride-along right in the action! Pit pass required. Beginners are welcome. Food trucks on-site. No pets allowed.
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.
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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