Information about toys for tots distribution at hawkeye downs. Ive been researching the 35 year history of the former tunis speedway in waterloo, iowa. Save on popular hotels near hawkeye downs speedway expo center, cedar rapids iowa city. July 9th 1991 imca modified 100 lap asphalt shootout. History of hawkeye downs speedway, cedar rapids, iowa.
However, in the seven year history of the national dirt racing association ndra the series made just two trips to the hawkeye state. Hawkeye downs on precipice of new future the gazette. Hawkeye downs speedway has been a fixture in cedar rapids since 1925, operating under different names including frontier park, and. Hawkeye downs has a rich history in our community and our board.
History of hawkeye downs speedway honoring the legends. History of hawkeye downs speedway, 4400 6th st sw, cedar. Click on the race number to see the results of that race view nascar midwest series driver stats at this track. Both big8 and 602 late models will be allowed to compete together in lm races big 8 series late models rules big 8 series late modelsread more. Hawkeye downs officially sold to cellsite solutions the gazette. Langhorne speedway was an automobile racetrack in middletown township, bucks county, near the borough of langhorne, pennsylvania, a northern suburb of philadelphia according to the book langhorne. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Hawkeye downs speedway and expo center, cedar rapids, iowa. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. From its opening, until 1989, the facility was a dirt track. The national dirt racing association visits the hawkeye state. Hawkeye downs speedway cedar rapids 2020 all you need. Hawkeye downs speedway cedar rapids 2020 all you need to. If youre giving as a gift or are unsure about a date, you can purchase a gift voucher and you or the recipient will have 90 days to return to the website or call 4015433278 and book a date.
Andy duggan passes dave mccalla on restart to win feature on opening night at hawkeye downs speedway, cedar rapids. North wilkesboro and other forgotten tracks of the sport. Beautiful moments of respect and fair play in sports part 3 faith in humanity restored 2018 duration. He sauter is just the class of the field right now, said eddy. With champions and challengers going wheel to wheel, the big 8 series provides short track excitement. Click the link for more information about this event and other. A yearbyyear history of the miller 100 at hawkeye downs. Contains both a 14 and 12 mile oval with varied banking. With all other courses up to that time being fairground horse tracks, langhorne was the first onemile dirt track built specifically for cars p.
Hawkeye downs speedway sportsman feature 42707 youtube. I just went thru boxes and boxes of stuff including hawkeye racing news from 1966 to 1974. Information about the 2019 racing banquet at hawkeye downs. Private track rental is available when the schedule allows. Cars pass the grandstand during practice runs may 2 at the start of spi outlaw street drags at hawkeye downs speedway. Sauter led 551 of the 600 laps run in asa competition at hawkeye downs speedway in 2001. Hawkeye downs, a local venue and racing attraction in cedar rapids, iowa, today announced it has hired a new person for race director. View all hotels near hawkeye downs speedway on tripadvisor.
Hawkeye downs, cedar rapids speedway, frontier park 12 mi. Once the track was sold to international speedway corporation, its downfall. Those stops were in 1980 at hawkeye downs in cedar rapids and in 1985 at the knoxville raceway. Race track view wedding photo dinosaur show motocross picture. Unash is a wellknown radio personality and local announcer with more than 20 years of experience at the race track.
Hawkeye downs, a local venue and racing attraction in cedar rapids, iowa, today announced it has hired scott unash for the role of race director. Private rentals may only be reserved during daylight hours. One of those longestablished dates was the imca sprint cars at hawkeye downs on july 4th weekend. Starting in 1951 and continuing until 1968, race fans could get the best of both worlds on the holiday weekend. Hawkeye downs speedway has been a fixture in cedar rapids since 1925, operating. The 2011 auto racing season at hawkeye downs speedway in cedar rapids, iowa, begins friday, april 22. Hawkeye downs speedway cedar rapids, iowa travel iowa. Hawkeye downs is a nonprofit organization operated by a volunteer board of directors. About us hawkeye downs speedway has been a fixture in cedar rapids since 1925, operating under different names including frontier park, and the cedar rapids speedway. Information about the midwest antique show at hawkeye downs. Click the link for more information about this event. Hawkeye downs speedway driving experience ride along. Hawkeye downs speedway and expo center home facebook. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by jvolgarino, feb 4, 2015.
For more information on any of these topics, please contact us. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. The 14 mile later 38 mile dirt track spawned a number of talented drivers and was built in 1948, closing for good in 1983. Hawkeye downs speedway race ten for the 2019 bandit big.
The hawkeye downs expo center contains 35,000 square feet of space, perfect for hosting your trade show, convention, annual meeting, wedding reception, reunion or any other event you can dream up. Fan guide hawkeye downs speedway and expo center cr ia. Hornet feature hawkeye downs speedway 6515 youtube. Top 10 hotels closest to hawkeye downs speedway expo center. Only two cars may be operating on the track at a time. Information about the november enduro 200lap race at hawkeye downs. If you dont need all that space you can rent just the north hall 20,000 square feet or the newer south hall 15,000 square feet. The sun sets over the grandstand at hawkeye downs in cedar rapids in may. Its new owner now must keep watch in building headquarters. We also raced in cedar rapids at hawkeye downs and at monticello ia as well as other tracks on a one time basis.
History of hawkeye downs speedway race track in cedar rapids, iowa. Humanpowered vehicle races hawkeye downs race track. Clash at the downs 3 big 8 late model feature hawkeye downs speedway 6217 duration. Hawkeye downs speedway has been a fixture in cedar rapids since 1925, operating under different names including frontier park, and the cedar rapids speedway. Hawkeye downs has been the leading entertainment venue in eastern iowa for the lastread more. Information about the gun show at hawkeye downs expo center. The big 8 series features the top weekly short track late model drivers from northern illinois, minnesota and wisconsin in eight marquee events each season. Hawkeye downs has long been considered the crowned jewel of short track racing in.
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