HAWKEYE DOWNS READY FOR COMPETITION ON 7/8 MILE ROAD COURSE
by:  Brad Grupe

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (Sept. 8, 2006) - Hawkeye Downs Speedwayis ready to host its first ever “road course” event starting at noon this Sunday, September 10. The course layout is complete and is actually 7/8 mile long in its final configuration.

The event which is dubbed “Pauls Race of Champions,” will run on an approximately 7/8 mile course designed by Paul Draper, president of the All- Iowa Agricultural Association. Draper isn’t saying which direction the vehicles will run in the interest of fair competition.

Once the cars take to the track, Hawkeye Downs will become the first facility in the state of Iowa to actually hold competition on a track of that size.


The course will use both the half-mile and quarter mile tracks and will offer drivers a fun opportunity to either run against the clock or each race against each other depending on the type of vehicle.

Everything from Go-Karts to Motorcycles, to Mini-Vans, to Corvettes, to Stock cars and anything in between can run in the event. No personal vehicles will be allowed for safety reasons.

The Pit Gate will open at 10am. Pit prices are just $10 for vehicles such as Mini-Vans, Stock Cars, etc. that will actually be racing. The purse will be based on the number of participants.

For the Corvette Club, Motorcyles, SCCA type cars, etc that will just be running against the clock the pit fee will be $5.

A Helmet and Safety Equipment is required to participate.

The Grandstand will open at 11am with admission prices as follows: Adults $5, Seniors and Students $5 and Children under 12 $1. Concessions will be available for fans and participants starting at noon.