Hawkeye Downs Wall of Fame
Since 1925, racing at Hawkeye Downs Speedway has been an incredible part of Cedar Rapids history.
Race car drivers of the past have paved the way for present drivers.
Drivers and others in our community who have contributed to the history of Hawkeye Downs Speedway are honored annually at Hawkeye Downs on “Wall of Fame” night. Hawkeye Downs is grateful to have a strong group of volunteers to manage our “Wall of Fame” program. We are thankful to honor individuals within the Hawkeye Downs racing community each year.
To submit your nomination for the next round of inductees, please visit the Wall of Fame website and complete the form.
2024
Brad Huff
Ed Janey
Scott Megonigle
Joe Merryfield
Arnie Reif
2023
Bob Ahrendsen
Bob Kosiski
Joe Kosiski
Del Long
Performance Engineering
2022
Steve Carlson
Coonrod Wrecker & Crane
Rick Hall
Bob Harris
Billy Moyer
2021
John “Bud” Burdick
Robert “Bob” Burdick
Red Dralle
Larry Svoboda
Pokey West
2020
Rollie Frink
Bill Kemp
Dave Naylor
Bill Reiken
Stewart Salter
2019
Mel Morris
Denny Osborn
Leon Plank
Stan Stover
Larry Eckrich
Penny Eckrich
2018
Bill Schwader
Dr. A.E. Mayner
Rick Munson
Ed Horn
Martin Schulte
2017
Sylvia Copler
“Rockin” Randy Lockwood
Blackie Lyons
Curt Martin
Alan “Gadget” Sheppard
2016
Jim L. Brown
Tony Dean
Dick Hutcherson
Ron Hutcherson
Arnie Juhl
Jim Wittke
2015
Dudley Fleck
James “Jimmy” Funke
P.J. Harrington
Walt Hill
Adam K. Petty
2014
Lee K. Behrens
Shane “Champagne” Carson
“Swervin” Merv Chandler
Virgil Dietz
Dynamic Balancing Company
James J. Pospishill
Don Pospishill
2013
Bill Barthelmes
Merle & Judy Hickey
Al Miller
Ed Otten
John Schlemmer
Keith Siefken
Bill Stepanek
Cedar Rapids Corvette Club
2012
Billy Bennett Jr.
Gordy Blankenship
Lem Blankenship
Sonny Crow
Jerry Epperson
Vince Fiala
Eddie Leavitt
Russ Lyman
2011
Les Burianek
Jim Gerber
Ron Hochstetler
Benny Jamison
Johnny Mudd
Paul L. Newkurk Sr.
Charles “Chopper” Safley
Karl Sanger
2010
Roy D. “Poor Boy” Wilson
Mike “The Flying Dutchman” Niffenegger
Don White
Kevin E. Korsmo
Dick Hobel
John B. Gerber
Brad Loney
Dwayne & Cle Schneider
2009
Gary Crawford
Chub Liebe
Dick Ritchie
Johnny Spaw
Cal Swanson
Jeff Dahn
Jim Patton
Erik Spaw
Ray Spaw
Frank Winkley
2008
John David Beauchamp
Cliff Blundy
Chris Economaki
W. Dale Gegner
Gary “Grumpy” Gramblin
Lu Holland
Larry Kelley
Steve Kosiski
Leo Peiffer
Mike Schulte
2007
William C. Beckman
Engle DeKock
Dale Fischlein
Mike A. Frieden
Mel Kenyon
Glen L. Martin
Emil Merta
John Moss
Michael J. Neilly
Dale A. Snyder
2006
Larry & Kathleen Kemp
Rex & Becky Robbins
Ed Sanger
Jim Heeren
Johnny Rutherford
Arlo Becker
Jim McElreath
Jimmy Kolsto
Lauren “Bumps” Willert
John Connolly
2005
Ray Guss
Bob Hilmer
Howard Langton
Bill McDonaugh
Larry Ryan
John Tibben
Bob Trostle
Ken Wlaton
Mert Williams
Doug Wolfgang
2004
Roger Bear
Dick Benken
Paul Draper
Tom Hearst
Fred Horn
Tom Hughes
Danny Kladis
Buzz Rose
Willard Yates
Bill Zwanziger
2003
Jerry Blundy
Ernie Derr
Roger Dolan
Verlin Eaker
Keith Fleck
Al Frieden
Curt Hansen
Irv Janey
Keith Knaack
Lee Kunzman
2002
Emory Collins
Darrel Dake
Red Droste
Ed Emerson
John Hobel
Doc Hunter
George Miller
Charlie Moffit
Gus Schrader
Ramo Stott