Celebrating 100 years of racing
Upcoming Events
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2025 Racing Season Rules & Registration Meeting
Wednesday, April 2nd | 7:00pm
Registration packets are available here. These can be printed, completed, and brought to the meeting - or copies will be available on-site for you to fill out. The NASCAR registration link is also available on the website if you are new to the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series at Hawkeye Downs.Unable to make it to the meeting? Contact Hawkeye Downs Race Director Brian Gibson to turn in your packet.
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Midwest Shredfest
Saturday, April 5th | 2:00PM-10:00PM
Who's ready for some drifting? If you have never seen drifting or don't really know what it is, here's your chance to discover something new! These events are family-friendly. If you bring your own helmet, you might even get the opportunity to have a ride along with one of our drivers (pit pass is required).
Gates open to spectators at 1:45PM. Tickets are available at the gate. This event is rain or shine.
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