Take a trip into the past and see how automobile racing got its start. 1937 and older cars with flathead and banger engines from across the Midwest competing against each other in dirt drag races on the front stretch of Hawkeye Downs. A car show / cruise-in for all cars and motorcycles is also part of this special event. The Boneshaker Shutdown is coming to Hawkeye Downs on Sunday, September 28th, 2025!

EVENT DETAILS

Sunday September 28th , 2025

General Admission 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hawkeye Downs Speedway, 4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4431, United States

General admission tickets are only $5

All years and manufacturers of cars and motorcycles are welcome to participate in the car show/cruise-in. There will be a special parking area for vehicles with flathead and banger engines. The $5 general admission gives you access to the car show/cruise-in and also includes access to the grandstand to watch the dirt drag races on the race track.

Admission for drag racers is $30 per driver, and additional pit passes for your crew are $20 each.

1937 or older cars with 1953 or older Flathead or Banger engines (1953 or older Straight Six upon special approval).

Email organizers for more information - Boneshaker.shutdown@gmail.com.

The submission form for cars wanting to participate in the dirt drag race can be found on the Bone Shaker Shutdown Facebook page. Please send in your submission by September 1st to Boneshaker.shutdown@gmail.com.