Driver John Pickart, 68, killed in collision during race at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids

Modified Date: 
Mon, 09/15/2014 - 2:12pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, September 13, 2014

Driver Killed During "Race 'Em Or Wreck 'Em" Event

At about 8 p.m. Saturday night, a school bus clipped the back of the RV Pickart was driving as both vehicles approached what normally serves as Turn 1. Video taken by a person in attendance shows the RV flipping and coming to rest on its roof. The racing vehicles were traveling clockwise, making right turns throughout the event.

According to witnesses at the scene, emergency responders spent at least 30 minutes trying to pull the driver of the trailer out of the vehicle for medical treatment. Track officials ended racing for the night immediately, and spectators were asked to leave.

 

Driver killed in accident at Hawkeye Downs Speedway

The racing vehicles were traveling clockwise, making right turns throughout the event. According to witnesses at the scene, emergency responders spent at least 30 minutes trying to pull the driver of the trailer out of the vehicle for medical treatment. 
A driver died when an RV rolled over during a race at the Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Saturday night during a "Race 'Em or Wreck 'Em" event where school buses were raced against RVs. A school bus struck the rear of the RV as the vehicles entered a corner and the RV rolled onto its roof. 
Topics: 
Rollover
People Involved: 
John Pickart

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