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Struggling weekly crowds push Hawkeye Downs to switch to dirt track to stay competitive

KFXA Fox 28 Cedar Rapids

Jul 17, 2026

Struggling weekly crowds push Hawkeye Downs to switch to dirt track to stay competitive

A major change is coming to Hawkeye Downs as the longtime Cedar Rapids racing venue prepares to trade asphalt for dirt in an effort to boost crowds and keep the |!| Hawkeye Cedar R…

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