Friday night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway, Griffin McGrath conquered his “demons” and changed the narrative. McGrath, in his “hot” No. 64 car, took the checkered flag in McGrath Auto’s “Clash of the Downs” Big 8 Series Late Models 48-lap feature race.
Teenage driver Jacob Tiegen is done with school, so know all his focus is on Friday nights at Hawkeye Downs Speedway.
Troy Scott used to dread racing at Hawkeye Downs. But his father, Harold, worked hard to keep the team competing and Troy was hooked. After Harold’s death earlier this year, Troy’s boss and Hawkeye Downs put together an honorary race.
Matt Petrzelka is driving cousin Jason Sherman car whle Sherman recovers from broken leg - and success has followed
Cousins Jason Sherman and Matt Petrzelka are teaming up this summer to race at Hawkeye Downs.
14-year-old driver made his debut at Hawkeye Downs Speedway last Friday and finished seventh in Hornet division
Cedar Rapids racetrack has made tweaks to improve car counts and draw more fans in the grandstand
The timeline is uncertain for when Cedar Rapids will restart contributions of hotel-motel tax revenue to nonprofits in the 2023 budget year, but the City Council is beginning to allocate federal ARPA funds to restore some of the lost funds.
1973 Stringray helps provide some bonding time for father, daugther
Typically on race day, Luke Benischeck of Durant is the crew chief for his younger brother Jake. On Sunday, and twice last year, Jake returned the favor.
Bry and Tony Olson both raced at Hawkeye Downs on Friday night.
Orlan McCauley, a former wrecker and current official, has helped drivers and cleaned up accidents for nearly 40 years.
Hawkeye Downs honored 2020 and 2021 Wall of Fame inductees Friday night
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Brett Moffitt is back in his home state with plenty of racing on his schedule.
Jeff Selfridge grew up going to Hawkeye Downs, then raced on the track, and now can be heard by fans and drivers every race night.
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