Countdown to the granddaddy of them all: the famous World 100... 2010-9-11 19:00:00 GMT-04:00

Coolers: Coolers up to 14'' are permitted. No glass bottles. Ohio Revised Code 4301.62 prohibits the carry in or carry out of alcoholic beverages. All coolers will be inspected for compliance to this law.

Medical: A fully staffed First Aid Station will be available throughout the week. Location will be near the Middle Gate - hours of operation will be posted.

Traffic Plan: This is a LARGE event that draws a LARGE number of people, which will result in traffic congestion. As such, a special post-race traffic flow plan will be utilized. Read about the plan <HERE>. View and print an area roadway map <HERE>

Golf Carts: The Golf Cart Permit station will be near the Middle Gate (Turn 4). Hours of operation will be posted. All Golf Carts will be reqiured to be registered and must display an Eldora Speedway 2009 Golf Cart Permit. NO Golf Carts are permitted in the main parking lot. Golf Cart parking is outside of the Turn 4 gate. STATE LAW: Golf Carts are not permitted on any roadway.

Hillside Seating: Hillside & General Admission Markings for the Prelude to the Dream may begin WEDNESDAY morning - September 9 at 8:00 am, when gates open (must present General Admission ticket for entry). Anything placed before that time will be removed by track management. General Admission hillside areas must be ‘marked’ with the chairs intended to be used. Chairs may be tied/held together with rope or tape. Areas may not be 'marked' with ropes, blankets, tarps, plastics, stakes, rocks, spray paint, etc. Chairs are not to vary from standard lawn chair size, width, and height. Hillside & General Admission Markings for the World 100 may begin THURSDAY morning - September 10 at 8:00 am. Same rules apply.

Showers: Shower facilities will be available during Dream week. Days and hours of operation can be found on the Daily Schedule page.

Seating Update: Stadium style seats may NOT exceed 18 inches in maximum width in the grandstands or bleachers. No high back seats. Please be courteous to those around you.

World 100 Video: Fans wishing to purchase a copy of the 2008 World 100 may do so by contacting Sports Plus Video - the official video production company for the World 100 at Eldora Speedway. Copies of the DREAM are also currently available as well.

No Autographs: The Gillette Young Guns Prelude to the Dream is a charity event that the drivers have graciously donated their time to participate. Eldora wishes to respect their time and space - there will be no formal autograph sessions secheduled.

Gillette Young Guns Prelude to the Dream Television: The event will be broadcast LIVE on HBO Pay-Per-View at 7:00 pm EST. For more info, click <HERE>

Congratulations to Wayne Smith of New York for winning the autographed Prelude helmet. Wayne held the winning ticket number 955426 on Wednesday's Prelude to the Dream charity helmet contest

(September 14) Photos beginning to roll in...will be uploaded to the website all day <VIEW>.... Wrap-up story posted <HERE>

(September 13) Bart Hartman has entered into an elite group by winning his first World 100...<RESULTS> Check back over the next day for loads and loads of photos and race info...

(September 12) 11:30 am - FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION FROM WORLD 100 SATURDAY NIGHT IN <WORLD LIVE>.

(September 12) 2:00 am - Dan Schlieper topped a field of 172 late models in World 100 qualifying. View updates and qualifying times from Friday night in <WORLD LIVE>. Official heat race lineups will be posted on Saturday morning...

(September 11) 5:05 pm - We currently sit at 172 cars. Drivers meeting is taking place. Roster coming up shortly....

(September 11) 2:30 pm - Gates will be officially opened in just moments and we are about to embark on the 39th annual World 100 weekend! Congraulations to Roger Alexander & Larry Melling, as well as Douglas Darnell & Dennis Roy for coming out as Champions in the Cornhole Tourney today... We'll have an update on car count shortly...

(September 11) 12:45 pm - 160 cars have earned their tech inspection sticker thus far...

(September 10) 9:45 pm - 101 cars make it through tech inspection on Thursday night... we will resume at 9:00 Friday morning...

(September 10) 6:55 pm - Nearing 120 cars on the grounds - with 86 of those already through tech inspection. 3 new photos below. We'll update the numbers again at the conclusion of tech-in tonight...

(September 10) 3:30 pm - Tech Inspection is underway and the bottom side pit area is full of race cars.... Early tech photos posted below...

(September 10) 2:06 pm - 82 cars were in pit staging just prior to officials opening the gates to begin parking rigs. A few photos added below... Tech starts at 3:00 pm today...

(September 10) 12:45 am - We already have 4 rows of haulers staged for the World 100 - and the grounds have only been open to World 100 teams for 45 minutes!

(September 9) Tony Stewart wins the Prelude to the Dream <RESULTS> <QUOTES> <AP STORY> <ENCORES AVAILABLE> <PHOTOS>

(September 8) Photos from around Eldora added in the box below...

(September 8) Gillette Young Guns Prelude to the Dream <FAST FACTS>

(September 7) The Baltes Classic was rained out after heat races on Sunday night. A stout field of racecars were on hand - over 150 in three divisions. Heat race results are posted <HERE> <PHOTOS>

(September 6) Taking Orders: fans can purchase Gillette Young Guns Prelude to the Dream on Pay-Per-View beginning Monday <READ>

(September 4) Sunoco Race Fuels to sponsor Fast Qualifier Award and Official Pre-Race Show <RELEASE>

(September 4) Statement from Jeff Gordon, regarding the Gillette Young Guns Prelude to the Dream <READ>

(September 3) Don Martin has his 28 car World 100 starting field assembled... <HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO YOURS?>

(September 2) Eldora and UMP issued a statement today regarding enforcement of tire rules at the World 100 <READ MORE>

(September 1) World 100 week Daily Schedule page has been updated <PLEASE VIEW UPDATES>

(August 31) Updates made to the World 100 entry page, as well as Cornhole and Lap Sponsors. See the links at the top of the page!

(August 27) Eldora's Larry Boos on 700 WLW / XM Radio: <Hour 1> <Hr 2> <Hr 3> <Hr 4>

(August 24) DirtOnDirt.com set to sponsor Best Appearing Car and Crew award at World 100 <MORE>

(August 20) Limited number of World 100 Turn One Mobile Suite tickets now available! <CLICK HERE FOR MORE>

(August 18) Prelude Gate Opening Time Amended... <MORE>

(August 18) Trade Show opportunities available for the Prelude and World 100! <AS LOW AS $150 PER EVENT>

(August 18) Scott James and Curtis Deisenroth take the honor of being the first two entries received for the '09 edition of the World 100.

(August 10) World 100 entry blanks have been mailed. <READ MORE> Forms can also be downloaded <HERE>

(July 31): Gillette and Drivers answer the call: Prelude to the Dream back to HBO Pay-Per-View <READ MORE>

(July 1): World 100 lap sponsorships are now available - <CLICK HERE!>

(June 3): Rain forced a postponement of the Prelude to the Dream. The event will now be run September 9. <READ MORE>