Take a trip into the past and see how automobile racing got its start. 1953 and older cars with 1953 and older engines from across the Midwest competing against each other on the front stretch of Hawkeye Downs. A car show / cruise-in for all cars and motorcycles is also part of this special event.

Event Details
Saturday August 22nd, 2026
General Admission 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hawkeye Downs Speedway, 4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4431, United States
General admission tickets are only $5

All years and manufacturers of cars and motorcycles are welcome to participate in the cruise-in. There will be a special parking area for vehicles with flathead and banger engines. The $5 general admission gives you access to the car show / cruise-in and also includes access to the grandstand to watch the races on the track.

Admission for drag racers is $30 per driver and additional pit passes for your crew are $20 each
Race Cars must be 1953 and older, and have 1953 and older engines.

Email us for more information and race registration- Boneshaker.shutdown@gmail.com

The submission form for cars wanting to participate in the race can be found on the Boneshaker Shutdown Facebook page. Please send in your submission by August 1st to Boneshaker.shutdown@gmail.com.