Breaking: Driver Killed In Accident At Hawkeye Downs Speedway

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids police confirmed Sunday morning a driver at Hawkeye Downs Speedway was killed after a crash in Saturday night’s “Race ‘Em or Wreck ‘Em” event.Cedar Rapids Police Department public information officer Greg Buelow confirmed the driver died at the scene last night. CRPD is waiting to release the name of the driver upon notification of family members.It was a tragic end to what started as a fun event, with perhaps the largest crowd of the year at the speedway.“Our deepest condolences go out to the driver’s family, friends and loved ones,” said Hawkeye Downs Executive Director Roy Nowers.