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Clash at the Downs 2025 Recap

Hawkeye Downs 6/9/25 Hawkeye Downs 6/9/25

Clash at the Downs 2025 Recap

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Race Update: Tuesday Night Titans June 3rd Races Canceled

Hawkeye Downs 6/3/25 Hawkeye Downs 6/3/25

Race Update: Tuesday Night Titans June 3rd Races Canceled

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A Night Full Of Three-Wide Action

Hawkeye Downs 5/27/25 Hawkeye Downs 5/27/25

A Night Full Of Three-Wide Action

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The Gazette: Griesbach return to Hawkeye Downs is successful

Hawkeye Downs 5/17/25 Hawkeye Downs 5/17/25

The Gazette: Griesbach return to Hawkeye Downs is successful

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First Friday Night Race of the 100th Racing Season

Hawkeye Downs 5/11/25 Hawkeye Downs 5/11/25

First Friday Night Race of the 100th Racing Season

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Race Update: Friday, May 2nd Races CANCELED

Hawkeye Downs 5/2/25 Hawkeye Downs 5/2/25

Race Update: Friday, May 2nd Races CANCELED

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NASCAR: ‘The generational track’: Hawkeye Downs Speedway ages gracefully through its 100th anniversary season

Hawkeye Downs 4/30/25 Hawkeye Downs 4/30/25

NASCAR: ‘The generational track’: Hawkeye Downs Speedway ages gracefully through its 100th anniversary season

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100th Year of Racing Celebration Recap

Hawkeye Downs 4/20/25 Hawkeye Downs 4/20/25

100th Year of Racing Celebration Recap

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Iowa’s News Now: Family fun roars into Cedar Rapids with Dinosaur Adventure at Hawkeye Downs this weekend

Hawkeye Downs 4/18/25 Hawkeye Downs 4/18/25

Iowa’s News Now: Family fun roars into Cedar Rapids with Dinosaur Adventure at Hawkeye Downs this weekend

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100 Years of Racing: Start Your Engines! 🏁

Hawkeye Downs 3/24/25 Hawkeye Downs 3/24/25

100 Years of Racing: Start Your Engines! 🏁

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2025 Hawkeye Downs Apparel Ordering

Hawkeye Downs 3/4/25 Hawkeye Downs 3/4/25

2025 Hawkeye Downs Apparel Ordering

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47th AACA Auto Parts Swap Meet Returns to Hawkeye Downs

Hawkeye Downs 2/1/25 Hawkeye Downs 2/1/25

47th AACA Auto Parts Swap Meet Returns to Hawkeye Downs

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Hawkeye Downs Speedway Announces the Return of the Miller 100

Hawkeye Downs 1/29/25 Hawkeye Downs 1/29/25

Hawkeye Downs Speedway Announces the Return of the Miller 100

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New in 2025: Made in Iowa Expo

Hawkeye Downs 1/24/25 Hawkeye Downs 1/24/25

New in 2025: Made in Iowa Expo

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Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo Returns to Hawkeye Downs This WEekend

Hawkeye Downs 1/23/25 Hawkeye Downs 1/23/25

Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo Returns to Hawkeye Downs This WEekend

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2025 Schedule: Hawkeye Downs’ 100th Year of Racing

Hawkeye Downs 12/25/24 Hawkeye Downs 12/25/24

2025 Schedule: Hawkeye Downs’ 100th Year of Racing

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Recap: Sensory-Friendly Night at Santa Village

Hawkeye Downs 12/20/24 Hawkeye Downs 12/20/24

Recap: Sensory-Friendly Night at Santa Village

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Weather Update: Santa Village CLOSED on Saturday, December 14th

Hawkeye Downs 12/14/24 Hawkeye Downs 12/14/24

Weather Update: Santa Village CLOSED on Saturday, December 14th

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Mark Your Calendars: 2024 Racing Awards Banquet

Hawkeye Downs 12/11/24 Hawkeye Downs 12/11/24

Mark Your Calendars: 2024 Racing Awards Banquet

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Celebrate the Holidays in Cedar Rapids: Light Shows, Holiday Activities & more!

Hawkeye Downs 12/8/24 Hawkeye Downs 12/8/24

Celebrate the Holidays in Cedar Rapids: Light Shows, Holiday Activities & more!

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