OPEN PRACTICE THIS FRIDAY AT HAWKEYE DOWNS

(Cedar Rapids, IA 4/18/05)--Race fans will get a sneak preview of the 2005 Racing Season this Friday Night, April 22, at Hawkeye Downs Speedway. An open practice session will be held from 6pm-9pm. Grandstand admission is free.

If Friday's practice is rained out, the practice will be held Wednesday, April 27, 6pm-9pm.

Hawkeye Downs celebrates its 80th anniversary this season, with weekly racing starting Friday, April 29.

Racing continues every week through September 1.

Car counts are up over 25% on the half mile track this season. Twelve former Hawkeye Downs champions are among the drivers entered.