Since 1998, the INEX Bandolero Nationals has visited 11 different tracks from Nevada to New York, and from Florida to Indiana. History will be made in 2024 as for the first time, the Bandolero Nationals will visit the State of Iowa and Hawkeye Downs Speedway.
“INEX is excited to be going to Hawkeye Downs Speedway and the Midwest for this year’s Bandolero Nationals,” said Scott Reinhardt, INEX General Manager. “We’re proud to the see the growth and support for INEX and U.S. Legend Cars in that region and from Hawkeye Downs, who has been a longtime supporter of our program.”
Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the 27th Bandolero Nationals will take place September 6-7 and will be only the second time the event has visited the Midwest (Indianapolis Speedrome, 2007).
"Hawkeye Downs Speedway is very excited to host the 2024 Bandolero Nationals. Our organization is a firm believer that racing is generational,” said Brian Gibson, Hawkeye Downs Speedway Race Director. “Our support of racing now is the future. We enjoy supporting young drivers who are passionate about racing. We hope they will continue to add fuel to that passion, passing it onto the next generation."
Hawkeye Downs joins BAPS Motor Speedway, Dominion Raceway, and Charlotte Motor Speedway as host tracks for INEX’s four year-end national events in 2024. BAPS Motor Speedway hosts the 28th Legend Car Dirt Nationals, October 10-12. The 33rd Legend Car Asphalt Nationals will be at Dominion Raceway, October 24-26. The year-end nationals will conclude with the 28th Road Course World Finals at Charlotte Motor Speedway in November.
Event details and registration for all year-end nationals will be released at a later date.
About Hawkeye Downs Speedway:
For nearly 100 years, Hawkeye Downs has been a popular venue for regional and national racing series, including ASA, IMCA, NASCAR, ARCA Midwest Tour, and the American Indycar Series. Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center is Eastern Iowa’s premiere 1/2 and 1/4 asphalt racing venue and offers over 35,000 square feet of event space in the Expo Center. Events at Hawkeye Downs include weekly racing, enduro racing, drag racing, and drifting, as well as trade shows, meetings, conventions, concerts, auctions, weddings, and private events that attract more than 100,000 visitors annually. Hawkeye Downs operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit in the state of Iowa.
At the end of 2022, the 92 acre property that the Hawkeye Downs’ expo center and racetrack currently sit on was acquired by PRKG 2492 LLC. The racetrack and expo center are leased and operated by Hawkeye Downs, Inc., a nonprofit organization ran by a board of volunteers. The remaining property is utilized by a variety of businesses and organizations and is managed by the landowner.
For decades, Hawkeye Downs has been considered the crowned jewel of short-track racing in the Midwest and remains active as a great resource for quality outdoor and indoor family entertainment. To keep up on current happenings at the Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.