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INNOVATIVE SIGNS PRESENTS 2010 HAWKEYE DOWNS SPEEDWAY SEASON OPENER THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (May 5, 2010) - After rain scrubbed last Friday night’s attempt to kick off the season, Hawkeye Downs Speedway will roar to life for the 2010 racing season this Friday Night! Innovative Signs-“Your One Stop Sign Shop” presents opening night action in the Papa Johns Cup/I-Wireless Championship Series.

A full night of action is on tap with Performance Concepts Late Models, Speed-e-Pan Sportsmen, Budweiser Modifieds, Barron Motor Supply IMCA Stock Cars, Coca-Cola SportMods, Barron Motor Supply IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Sunline Hornets taking to the track for their first points event of the season.

The Cedar Valley Street Rods will also have their cars on display outside the Grandstand in the “Duffy’s Collectibe Cars Corral” for fans to enjoy before the races.

Kids will want to visit the Lil’ Racers Car Club table to sign up for the free club and see what activities are in  store for them in 2010! Moms with their kids as they sign up will receive a free carnation in honor of mothers Day. Gunny the Clown will also provide entertainment including magic and balloon shapes!

After the races, fans are invited to join Hawkeye Downs Racers and Officials in the Tavern on the Mall with Cal’s Karaoke providing entertainment.

The Front Gate opens at 6pm with Hot Laps slated for 6:35 pm. Pre-Race Ceremonies featuring the American Legion Color Guard will begin at 7:15pm with the first race at 7:30pm (note new start time).

Adult admission is still just $10, Senior Citizens (62+) are $7, Students over 12 are just $5, and new for 2010-College Students are just $5 with a valid ID. Children 12 and Under are absolutely FREE!