Name: Cedar Rapids Night Meet
Start: 2026-04-24T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center

The Cedar Rapids Night Meets are back and on the track! Join more than 600 badass cars, trucks and bikes as we take over the track at Hawkeye Downs Speedway Friday April 24th. This event is brought to you by Brown's Ford in West Branch and is open to all makes and models.
Staging begins at 5:00pm and gates open at 6:00pm so get out early to secure the best spot. It is only $10 to park on the track! You know the drill, arrive together, park together, no saving spots.
VIP Packages available for early entry, prime reserved parking and pics of your car on the track.
Apply for VIP https://www.iowanightmeets.com/crnightmeetvip
We will have food from Back40 BBQ and don't miss the Night Meet Special from Grind Coffee. Let's set the tone for 2026 by packing the track at the first Cedar Rapids Night Meet of the season.
Grid Lounge is bringing out not 1 but 2 racing sims for everyone to enjoy for FREE! VIP and people wearing Night Meet merch will get a fast pass to experience this sick event feature.
Stay late as the After Hours Performance 2-Step exhaust contest kicks off at 8:30pm. Winner gets a sick trophy and a free Night Meet shirt.
New for this meet only- Checkout out the area's top detailers as we showcase their work in our VIP section.
Detailers include-
Carousel Auto Appearance
Walker Detailing
CME Shine Auto Detailing
5 Starr Detailing
We have more up our sleeves, but you will need to follow us on FACEBOOK and Instagram @iowanightmeets for that to drop
Spectators are welcome! We have a massive lot for spectators to walk over and enjoy the event. It is free to spectate.
No burnouts, no hot lapping the track or stupid stuff. The speed limit is 5 mph.
Want to rev the s#!t out of your car - do it in the 2-step/exhaust contest.
Checkout and support our sponsors- STULL DRYWALL K&G DIGITAL 360 MARKETINGABOVE ALL PLUMBING VELOCITY ENGINES IT'S A WRAP Wright Way Trailers The Tranny Shop