Weekly Racing Friday Nights
Throughout The Summer
About Weekly Racing on Friday Nights at Hawkeye Downs
Hawkeye Downs Speedway is home to one of two asphalt racetracks in the state of Iowa. Every May through August, you can hear the roar of race engines almost every weekend as part of the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts.
Racers are welcome in the pits beginning at 4:30pm, with gates open to the public at 6:00pm. Drivers meeting is held at 6:25pm.
Hot laps begin at 6:40pm. Opening ceremonies are hosted at 7:00pm, with the races starting at 7:05pm.
NOTE: Some scheduled races in 2026 have varying start times. Please visit our Event Calendar to verify start times and lineup information.
Ticket Information
Tickets are available at the front gate. Cash or card is accepted. Please note that some races may reflect specialty ticket pricing.
Adults (18-59) $15 | Youth (9-17) $10 | Seniors (60+) $10 | Veterans $10 | Children 8 & Under FREE (with paid adult)
Pit Passes
Adults (18+) $30 | Youth (6 to 17) $30 | Children 0 to 5 $TBA
Important Information for Racers
2026 Rules by Class
Hornet Rules
Hobby Stock Rules
Sportsman Rules
Sport Mod Rules(not IMCA sanctioned)
INEX Legends Rules
Late Model Rules
HD Dawgs
Enduro Sprint Series
Procedures & Forms
2026 Driver Registration Packet
NASCAR License Registration
Sign Up for Racers Email List
Points Structure
Safety Inspection Form
Racing Schedule
SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH - 200-LAP ENDURO + POWDER PUFF
SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH - MEDIA DAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH - NASCAR OPENING DAY
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models, HD Dawgs
FRIDAY, MAY 1ST - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models, HD Dawgs
FRIDAY, MAY 8TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WITH ENDURO SPRINT SERIES
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models
FRIDAY, MAY 15TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WITH AMERICAN IRON RACING SERIES
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans
FRIDAY, MAY 22ND - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models
FRIDAY, MAY 29TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WITH ENDURO SPRINT SERIES
Hornets, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models, HD Dawgs
FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WITH BIG 8 SERIES
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sportsmans, Big 8 Late Models, HD Dawgs
SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH - ROAD COURSE ENDURO + POWDER PUFF
SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WITH MID-AM RACING SERIES
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Mid-Am Racing Series Sportsmans
FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS (MID-SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT)
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models, HD Dawgs
FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WITH AMERICAN IRON RACING SERIES
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models
FRIDAY, JULY 3RD - OFF
SATURDAY, JULY 11TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WITH ASA MIDWEST TOUR
Hornets, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, HD Dawgs
SATURDAY, JULY 18TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WITH BIG 8 SERIES
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Big 8 Late Models
FRIDAY, JULY 24TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WITH ENDURO SPRINT SERIES
Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models, HD Dawgs
FRIDAY, JULY 31ST - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS (WALL OF FAME NIGHT)
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST - 200-LAP ENDURO + POWDER PUFF
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WITH AMERICAN IRON RACING SERIES
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH - 200-LAP ENDURO + POWDER PUFF
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST - NASCAR LOCAL RACING SERIES POWERED BY O’REILLY AUTO PARTS (SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT)
Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsmans, Late Models, HD Dawgs
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH - RAIN OUT DATE
enduro racing
2026 Enduro Schedule
Sunday, April 12th
200-Lap Enduro + Powder Puff Enduro
Friday, May 8th
Enduro Sprint Series
Friday, May 29th
Enduro Sprint Series
Sunday, June 7th
75-Lap Road Course Enduro + Powder Puff Enduro
Friday, July 24th
Enduro Sprint Series
Saturday, August 1st
200-Lap Enduro + Powder Puff Enduro
Sunday, August 16th
200-Lap Enduro + Powder Puff Enduro
Tuesday Night Titans
Tuesday Night Titans Racing features Go-Karts, including Rookie, Kid Karts, Jr. 1, Jr. 2, Champ, Adult Clone, and 206 Sprint (oval) classes, Bandoleros, and Young Lion Legends.
Racers of all ages are welcome to join.
2026 Tuesday Night Titans
Race Dates
Tuesday, June 2nd
Tuesday, June 16th
Tuesday, June 23rd
Tuesday, July 21st
Tuesday, August 4th
Tuesday, August 18th