Ryan Pleggenkuhle

Seven students from Iowa BIG worked in collaboration with the Hawkeye Downs staff to coordinate the Teen Race, serving as an opportunity for teenagers to experience racing on an asphalt track.

Over the last decade, Jim Hanson has been the winningest driver in Hawkeye Downs Speedway’s weekly racing series. While Hanson’s been a significant part of the past and present, he hopes a bright future is ahead for racing at Hawkeye Downs, whether he’s competing or not.

Playing with confidence, even when trailing, isn’t a new concept to the Iowa City Liberty baseball team. The Lightning upset Cedar Rapids Prairie Wednesday night in a Class 4A substate final at Prairie.

Despite the nearly two-hour delay, feature races were completed for all five weekly classes (Legends, Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Sportsmans and Sportsmods), and the Vintage Series — a mid-season win for Hawkeye Downs.

For the first time since 2019, registration numbers for the annual Fifth Season Races exceeded 1,000.

The annual Fourth of July Fifth Season Races, set for Tuesday in Cedar Rapids, have significant meaning to co-race director Jim Dwyer.

Patrick Flannagan leads the Hawkeye Downs SportsMod division and races against his son, Beckett, every Friday.

Hobby Stock Derek Parrott driver has dedicated his season to his mother, who died in 2022, and he leads his division at Hawkeye Downs now.

Corey Crispin and Chad Vozenilek have a mutual sponsor and respect as they battle for the Hornets Division lead at Hawkeye Downs.

Auto racing: Hawkeye Downs director generally is busy with other task on race night, but got back in his car for special event on Friday

Cedar Rapids Prairie boys’ soccer Coach Curt Lewis has high expectations — for this year’s team, the program and his son, Gavin, the team’s leading scorer.

Grace Gaarde ranks first in Class 1A and second in the state in goals scored this season with 38. Since 2017, every season has seen a Gaarde as Iowa City Regina’s top scorer.

For the last 15 years, the Iowa City Regina boys’ soccer program has been the model of consistency in Class 1A. Yet, there’s something special about the 2023 team that longtime coach Rick Larew hasn’t seen before.

Ranked No. 9 in Class 2A, Marion began the girls’ soccer season 9-0. The Wolves have the depth to have a shot at their first state tournament appearance.

There's a revived energy within the Anamosa girls' soccer program. For the first time since 2004, the Blue Raiders are guaranteed to end the season with a winning record.