Auto Racing

NEWTON – Marco Andretti put the brakes on a winless streak last year at Iowa Speedway. The 25-year-old race car …

NEWTON – The only thing that prevented Dario Franchitti from sweeping races in the early years at Iowa Speedway was himself. …

Editor’s note: A continuing series spotlighting people around Eastern Iowa and the games they play. By Jeff Hare, correspondent One …

NEWTON – The IZOD IndyCar Series will have a new look with new features when it returns to Iowa Speedway. …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Mick Slinger did what few competitors could, take down Mark Ironside and Tom Brands. Now, it was on an asphalt racing …

University of Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands mentioned he would be more comfortable if it were a foot race, but …

IZOD IndyCar Series announced that the Aug. 19 race to be held in China has been canceled. Officials said the …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Mark Ironside appreciates for motorpsorts. Add a great cause and it was easy to lure the former …

NEWTON – A new element will be added to the highest level of open-wheel racing when it returns to the …

Here are a few glimpses of testing at Iowa Speedway. I apologize for three short clips, but editing software wasn’t …

Iowa Speedway hosted a number of IZOD IndyCar Series race car drivers and their teams Tuesday for testing before the …

The annual Van Meter Night will be Friday at Hawkeye Downs Speedway, and plenty of excitement is in store for …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Bill Bennett Jr. has fond memories of competing at Hawkeye Downs Speedway. Running in front of packed …

University of Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands and former Hawkeye four-time All-American and Cedar Rapids Jefferson two-time state champ Mark …

Everybody has their place and some have their spot reserved among the best to grace Hawkeye Downs Speedway. Eight individuals, …