The Dirt Late Model Dream will be held at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on June 8-10.

Eldora Speedway will host the exciting weekend as race fans gather at the historic track for the 29th running of the Dirt Late Model Dream. For the past 50 years, Eldora Speedway has hosted races that garner so much attention through its impressive winning payouts. 

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Here is what you need to know about Eldora Speedway leading up to the event. 

What is Eldora Speedway?

The Eldora Speedway is a 1/2-mile clay oval, located in Rossburg Ohio. 

Deemed "One of the Greatest Dirt Tracks in History", this speedway has a lively history hosting racing's favorite events including: Dirt Late Model Dream, World 100, Kings Royal, The Historical Big One, SRX and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Who Built Eldora Speedway?

The track was built in 1942 as a 1/4-mile clay oval by Earl Baltes. The speedway was soon enlarged to a 1/2-mile track after Baltes joined the United States Auto Club. 

Who is Earl Baltes? 

Earles Baltes was a well-known race promoter and the original owner of the Eldora Speedway. 

Earle Baltes' efforts as a race promoter is highly recognized by the the racing community. In 1993 and 2001 he was awarded "Promoter of the Year". In 1993, the state of Ohio re-named Rout 118 to "Earl Baltes Highway".

He passed away at age 93, on March 23, 2015.

Eldora Speedway Major Events 

Eldora Speedway is known for hosting some of the most popular races of the year. Here are their biggest events: 

Dirt Late Model Dream

Eldora Speedway celebrates hosting is the 29th Dirt Late Model Dream on June 8-10. The race pays a whopping $129,000 to win and is known as the original six-figure payday for dirt late models. This event is a chance for fans to come together at the beloved speedway to watch their favorite drivers compete on the fast-paces track. 

World 100

There may be races that pay more, but there is no race that dirt late model racers want to win more than the World 100. It is the race that every driver circles on their calendar every year with hopes of claiming the coveted globe trophy. The inaugural race was held in 1971 and paid $3,000 to win. Since that original World 100, the winner's share of the purse has increased by $1,000 every year with this year's race paying $56,000 to win.

Kings Royal

The Kings Royal was Eldora's first major sprint car event that offered an impressive winning payout. As of 2019, the race winner receives a prize amount of $175,000. The 40-lap race is referred to as the "crown jewel" event of the year. 

The Historical Big One 

This race is what keeps fans excited with a high stakes payout of $100,000. The sprint car event was hosted for the first time in 1993 and continued through 2003. The Historical Big One went on hiatus until it's recent re-instatement in 2022. 

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How to Watch Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway

The event will begin at 5 p.m ET on Thursday, June 8. FloRacing will be live-streaming all three days of the event. 

Eldora Speedway Schedule 2023 

• June 8-10: Dirt Late Model Dream 
• June 16: Ohio Sprint Speedweek 
• July 12-13: The Eldora Million
• July 14-15: The Kings Royal Weekend
• Aug. 5: Family Fireworks Night
• Aug. 10: Superstar Racing Experience
• Sept. 3: Baltes Classic
• Sept 7-9: World 100 
• Sept. 22-23: 4-Crown Nationals Weekend
• Oct. 19-21: Dirt Track World Championship