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Racin’ Down The Road: Downs Dirt Classic a Rousing Success

Hawkeye Downs 10/13/25 Hawkeye Downs 10/13/25

Racin’ Down The Road: Downs Dirt Classic a Rousing Success

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Back Stretch: Marolf Honors Kastli After Late Model Victory On The Dirt At The Downs

Hawkeye Downs 10/12/25 Hawkeye Downs 10/12/25

Back Stretch: Marolf Honors Kastli After Late Model Victory On The Dirt At The Downs

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Back Stretch: Morris, Weber and Fisher Take Friday Wins On The Dirt At The Downs, Don't Miss Saturday!

Hawkeye Downs 10/11/25 Hawkeye Downs 10/11/25

Back Stretch: Morris, Weber and Fisher Take Friday Wins On The Dirt At The Downs, Don't Miss Saturday!

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The Gazette: Historic night as sanctioned dirt racing returns to Hawkeye Downs

Hawkeye Downs 9/28/25 Hawkeye Downs 9/28/25

The Gazette: Historic night as sanctioned dirt racing returns to Hawkeye Downs

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The Gazette: Dirt racing returns to Hawkeye Downs Saturday

Hawkeye Downs 9/19/25 Hawkeye Downs 9/19/25

The Gazette: Dirt racing returns to Hawkeye Downs Saturday

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IMCA Racing: Dirt Returns to Hawkeye Downs for Sept. 27 “Dirt at the Downs” IMCA Event

Hawkeye Downs 9/18/25 Hawkeye Downs 9/18/25

IMCA Racing: Dirt Returns to Hawkeye Downs for Sept. 27 “Dirt at the Downs” IMCA Event

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Dirt Arrives as Hawkeye Downs Prepares for Dirt at the Downs Fall Dirt Racing Series to Celebrate 100 Years

Hawkeye Downs 9/15/25 Hawkeye Downs 9/15/25

Dirt Arrives as Hawkeye Downs Prepares for Dirt at the Downs Fall Dirt Racing Series to Celebrate 100 Years

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Hawkeye Downs Speedway Celebrates 100 Years of Racing With Dirt Track Events This Fall

Hawkeye Downs 9/2/25 Hawkeye Downs 9/2/25

Hawkeye Downs Speedway Celebrates 100 Years of Racing With Dirt Track Events This Fall

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The Gazette: Hawkeye Downs champions have been crowned

Hawkeye Downs 8/23/25 Hawkeye Downs 8/23/25

The Gazette: Hawkeye Downs champions have been crowned

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WEATHER UPDATE: August 15th Races Canceled

Hawkeye Downs 8/15/25 Hawkeye Downs 8/15/25

WEATHER UPDATE: August 15th Races Canceled

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KCRG: 15-year-old phenom beating former NASCAR drivers at Hawkeye Downs

Hawkeye Downs 8/2/25 Hawkeye Downs 8/2/25

KCRG: 15-year-old phenom beating former NASCAR drivers at Hawkeye Downs

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The Gazette: Hawkeye Downs to induct 5 racers into Hall of Fame

Hawkeye Downs 7/24/25 Hawkeye Downs 7/24/25

The Gazette: Hawkeye Downs to induct 5 racers into Hall of Fame

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Tuesday Night Titans Racing Event CANCELED on July 22nd

Hawkeye Downs 7/22/25 Hawkeye Downs 7/22/25

Tuesday Night Titans Racing Event CANCELED on July 22nd

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Iowa’s News Now: 'Decades of Speed' vintage race car show celebrates 100 years of Hawkeye Downs

Hawkeye Downs 7/19/25 Hawkeye Downs 7/19/25

Iowa’s News Now: 'Decades of Speed' vintage race car show celebrates 100 years of Hawkeye Downs

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Weather Update: July 11th Races Canceled

Hawkeye Downs 7/11/25 Hawkeye Downs 7/11/25

Weather Update: July 11th Races Canceled

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Cirque Italia Water Circus Comes to Cedar Rapids

Hawkeye Downs 7/9/25 Hawkeye Downs 7/9/25

Cirque Italia Water Circus Comes to Cedar Rapids

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Hawkeye Downs’ Miller 100 Presented by Van Meter Returns on July 12th

Hawkeye Downs 7/8/25 Hawkeye Downs 7/8/25

Hawkeye Downs’ Miller 100 Presented by Van Meter Returns on July 12th

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Young Racing Talent Successful on a Friday Night

Hawkeye Downs 6/17/25 Hawkeye Downs 6/17/25

Young Racing Talent Successful on a Friday Night

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Race Update: Tuesday Night Titans June 17th Races Canceled

Hawkeye Downs 6/17/25 Hawkeye Downs 6/17/25

Race Update: Tuesday Night Titans June 17th Races Canceled

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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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