October
3 - (9:40 pm) Late Model qualifying is
in the books. Drivers registering quick time in
each of the six groups were Chris Ross, Jeep VanWormer,
Jason Feger, Curt Spalding, Jerry Rice, and Dennis
Erb Jr. The overall fastest lap was turned by
Feger with a 16.007 second lap... Modified heats
are now taking place. The night will conclude
with the Race of Champions for the Late Models.
All other racing will take place on Saturday.
October
3 - (8:55 pm) Late Model hot laps are
now taking place... Drivers registering quick
time in each of the 8 qualifying groups were:
Jeff Harris, Clayton Miller, Curt Spalding, Mike
Spatola, Kent Robinson, Davey Gannt, Mike Harrison,
and Jacob Hawkins. Those 8 drivers will start
4th in their respective heat races (invert for
each heat is four). The overall fastest time was
turned by Mike Spatola - a 17.770 second lap -
which in earned him $1,000 courtesy of Larry Shaw.
October
3 - (8:25 pm) Qualifying is ongoing for
the modifieds this evening - roughly 10 cars left
to go before we get into Late Model hot laps...
You're Late Model Race of Champions which takes
place at the conclusion of the night will lineup
like this: Dennis Erb, Wes Steidinger, Jason Feger,
Michael Kloos, Brian Ruhlman, Rusty Shlenk, Mike
Schulte, Dusty Moore, Jeep VanWormer, Kyle Logue,
Dan Waldon
October
3 - (5:50 pm) Hot laps will kick off
at 6:15 pm tonight. Modifieds will see the track
first for hot laps and group qualifying. Late
Models will then hot laps and group qualify....
If you're affiliated with a team or have an interest
in racing parts, you will definitely want to check
at the trade show this weekend located in the
multi-purpose barn. Several vendors will have
displays setup and are offering some great end
of season specials.... We've had some late arrivals
- we're now at 69 late models.
October
3 - (5:15 pm) 66 late models have signed
in this evening including the likes of Jeep VanWormer,
Matt Miller, Eddie Carrier, 2008 ALMS Champion
Rusty Schlenk, Randy Korte, Shawn Toczek, and
a host of others. The count as of the 5:00 draw
expiration for modifieds is 121.
October
3 - (4:30 pm) Rough hand count looks
like somewhere between 110 and 120 on the modified
thus far though tech... and it is a stout field
of cars including the likes of Jeff Leka, Chad
Kinder, Steve Arpin, Denny and Danny Schwartz,
along with local hot shoes Brian and Chad Ruhlman,
Scott Orr, Jerry Bowersock, and Jon Henry. A name
very familiar on the late model side of Eldora
history is also in attendance. Bruce Gould III
will compete in the modified portion of the Moser
UMP Nationals. Add a sprint car driver to the
mix as well.. USAC driver Matt Westfall will wheel
an open wheel modified this evening... We'll take
a look at the late models shortly...
October
3 - (3:30 pm) We're pushing 100 modifieds
that have made it though tech inspection this
afternoon and roughly 45 or 50 late models at
this point. We'll continue to update throughout
the afternoon as we continue to pit rigs and tech
cars...
October
3- (2:45 pm) A few early afternoon photos
have been posted below...
October
3 - (1:15 pm) Gates are open and tech
inspection has begun for both the late models
and modifieds. Early numbers on race car counts
looks like about 75 modifieds and around 30 late
models on the grounds in the early going. We'll
keep you updated throughout the afternoon as tech
inspection continues...
September
30 - To clear up some questions we've
been receiving on this weekend...
An
Eldora Competitors License is required to run
at Eldora. The fee for the license is $20.00.
The paperwork need not be completed ahead of time
- you can complete the form upon arrival this
weekend. This is a one-time license that must
be completed upon your first race at the Speedway
each year (so if you have already raced here in
2008, then you already have this license).
There
is no entry fee, or any other applicable fee for
either division this weekend.
Minimum
age to purchase a pit pass is 14 years old. All
patrons ages 14-17 must have a parent or guardian
present at time of purchase. Everyone entering
the pit area must sign an insurance waiver.
September
12 - When the UMP (United Midwestern
Promoters) Modifieds duel it out for their National
Championship title over the weekend of October
3 and 4 at Eldora Speedway, they will have substantially
more money on the line than in previous years.
With the support of event sponsor Moser Engineering,
of nearby Portland, IN, the 2008 prize money for
the open wheeled Modifieds will see a 46% increase
over last year. While the winner's share will
remain at $3,000 to win, the feature start money
has been doubled from $150 to $300. <read
more>
September
12 - A new and exciting trade show will
be launched at the Moser UMP Nationals. The first
set of companies that are inked to be in attendance
include Moser Engineering, TCI, Landrum Springs,
Klushman, Fast Shafts, ISC Tape, Seals It, KRC,
Panacea Powder Coating, Bilstein Shocks, Wilwood,
C.J. Rayburn Race Cars. Many more to be added...
September
11 - The payout and race information
for the upcoming Moser UMP Nationals has now been
posted <HERE>
January
9 - Moser Engineering, the leader in
high-performance rear end components, has revealed
a lucrative partnership with Eldora Speedway that
will see the Portland, IN based company heavily
involved with the track’s UMP (United Midwestern
Promoters) Modified division. The exciting announcement
was made by Moser’s marketing director,
Jon Bennett during Eldora Speedway’s recent
Awards Banquet, before a sold-out audience.. <read
more >
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| Ticket
and Schedule Information at a Glance... |
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October 3, 2008
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October 4, 2008
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| Ticket
Office Opens |
10:00
am (pits) |
1:00
pm |
| Gates
Open |
11:00
am |
2:30
pm |
| Trade
Show |
11:00
am - 6:00 pm |
11:00
am - 6:00 pm |
| Hot
Laps |
6:15
pm |
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| Racing |
9:00
pm |
6:00
pm |
| Ages
16 & up |
$5.00 |
$20.00 |
| Ages
12 - 15 |
FREE |
$12.00 |
| Ages
7 - 11 |
FREE |
$5.00 |
| Ages
6 & under |
FREE |
FREE |
Pit
Pass:
|
$40.00
(weekend pass) |
$25.00
(Sat only) |
Fri:
Mod Hot Laps, Mod Time Trials, Late Model Hot
Laps, Late Model Time Trials, Mod Heats, Races
of Champions
Sat: Late Model Heats, Mod and
Late Model B-Mains, 25 lap Mod Feature, 40 lap
Late Model Feature
Late
Models will occupy the bottom pit this year...
The
University of Northwestern Ohio team works on
their two modifieds. The entire race team is comprised
of students from the college.
Tech Inspection for
modifieds continues on Friday afternoon...
Modifieds
wait in the tech line...
