2022 Eldora Million at Eldora Speedway

Over 60 Drivers Already Entered For Eldora Million

Over 60 Drivers Already Entered For Eldora Million

More than 60 drivers have already filed official entries for the Eldora Million at Eldora Speedway on June 8-9.

May 27, 2022
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When big money is on the line, the stars come out. That will be the case during the second running of the Eldora Million, scheduled for June 8-9 at Eldora Speedway. One week after the entry form was made available, 61 Dirt Late Model drivers have already entered the $1 million-to-win event.

The current list of entries for the Eldora Million includes many of the top Dirt Late Model drivers in the country, as well as a handful of surprises. With over a week still remaining until the event, the entry list is expected to grow on a daily basis.

Headlining the list of current entries is Jonathan Davenport, the most recent crown jewel winner at Eldora. Davenport is a four-time World 100 winner and the 2015 Dirt Late Model Dream winner.

A large list of Eldora crown jewel winners join Davenport on the current entry list.

2016 World 100 winner Bobby Pierce and 2016 Dirt Late Model Dream winner Dennis Erb, Jr have both filed entries for the Million.

Dale McDowell, who has won both the Dream (2014) and World 100 (2005), has also entered the event. Shane Clanton and Jimmy Owens have also won both Eldora crown jewels, and both drivers will be chasing the $1 million check in June.

2007 Dirt Late Model Dream winner Steve Casebolt, 2006 World 100 winner Earl Pearson, Jr. and 2003 Dirt Late Model Dream winner Darrell Lanigan have all entered the Eldora Million.

The list of stars who have not won a crown jewel event at Eldora is just as impressive as the list of those who have.

Knoxville Nationals winner Mike Marlar, Dirt Track World Championship winner Ricky Thornton, Jr. and recent Castrol FloRacing Night in America winner Hudson O’Neal all have hopes of becoming a millionaire.

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Chris Madden, the top driver in the most recent DirtonDirt.com power rankings, has also filed an entry for the event.

Other national stars entered include Tyler Erb, Chris Ferguson and Donnie Moran.

Ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz has also entered the Eldora Million. Schatz is a five-time Kings Royal winner and made his Dirt Late Model debut at the historic Ohio race track in 2012.

The list of entered drivers, as of May 26, can be seen below. In addition to the names listed below, more of the sport’s biggest stars are expected to compete in the event but have yet to submit an official entry form.

Drivers who haven’t submitted their entry for the event can do so by clicking here. The early entry deadline for the event is set for June 5.

The second-running of the Eldora Million, paying $1,000,022 to the winner, begins on Wednesday, June 8 with qualifying and preliminary races. That will set the stage for the richest race in dirt racing history on Thursday, June 9 when one driver leaves Eldora Speedway a millionaire. 

The fun doesn’t end there, however. 

Once the Eldora Million has concluded, focus will shift to the second-richest Dirt Late Model race of the year: the Dirt Late Model Dream. Qualifying and preliminary races will be held on Friday, June 10 before the $129,000-to-win main event on Saturday, June 11. 

All four days of the historic week at Eldora Speedway will be streamed live on FloRacing. If you’re not already a subscriber, click here to become one today.

Eldora Million Entry List (As Of May 26)

Car

Driver

1

Tyler Erb

1C

Kenny Collins

1S

Jeremy Shaw

2S

Stormy Scott

2x

John Henderson

3

Austin Neely

3s

Brian Shirley

5N

Dustin Nobbe

6M

Dona Marcoullier

7

Ross Robinson

7

Ricky Weiss

7R

Kent Robinson

8

Kyle Strickler

9

Devin Moran

C9

Steve Casebolt

11

Spencer Hughes

11

Josh Rice

15

Donny Schatz

16

Tyler Bruening

17M

Dale McDowell

18

Chase Junghans

18D

Daulton Wilson

19R

Ryan Gustin

20

Jimmy Owens

20RT

Ricky Thornton, Jr. 

21

Mario Gresham

21

Robby Hensley

22

Chris Ferguson

22

Daniel Hilsabeck

22*

GR Smith

25

Shane Clanton

25

Chad Simpson

26JR

Jimmy Sharpe, Jr. 

28

Dennis Erb

28M

Jimmy Mars

29

Darrell Lanigan

31k

Kyle Blight

32

Bobby Pierce

40B

Kyle Bronson

42

Cla Knight

44

Chris Madden

44W

David Webster

45

Kyle Hammer

46

Earl Pearson, Jr. 

48

Tim Lance

49

Jonathan Davenport

51

Mack Mccarter

58

Garrett Alberson

71

Hudson O’Neal

71R

Rod Conley

79

Ross Bailes

83

Jensen Ford

83

Scott James

88

Trent Ivey

88

Andrew Reaume

89

Ashton Winger

91p

Jason Papich

111

Steven Robets

111V

Max Blair

157

Mike Marlar

KB

Kerry King