Meet the Hawkeye Downs drivers: Cory Houdek

Name: Cory Houdek

Age: 29

Hometown: Cedar Rapids

Racing class: Sporstman

Car number: 19

Favorite local driver: Max Corporon

Favorite racing movie: Days Of Thunder

Best season finish at Hawkeye Downs: 2009 IMCA Stock Car Champion, 2011 Sportsman Champion

Most memorable racing moment: Last lap pass for the win on championship night, winning the championship by a margin of .0100 of a second and winning the points by one point.

When and why did you start racing: Started racing when I was 16 years old, grew up around racing in my family.

What is your favorite aspect of being a race car driver: Its fun to entertain friends and family, as well as people you don't even know cheering for you. Enjoy working on the cars and enjoy racing with your friends.