Event Notes

29th Running of the Dirt Late Model Dream

On Tap June 8:Full program including $12,000-to-win Twin 25 Features
On Tap June 9:
Full program including $12,000-to-win Twin 25 Features
On Tap June 10: Heats / B-Features / $129,000-to-win Dirt Late Model Dream

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Hillside Seating: The grass hillsides will not open until spectator gates officially open. Any chairs or markings placed before that time will be removed.

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.

Carry-In Items – To ensure the safety of all Guests, carry-in items will be inspected prior to entrance. Bags, backpacks, coolers, purses, etc. larger than 14″ x 14″ x 14″ will not be permitted into the Speedway in accordance with the Eldora Speedway size requirement. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drink inside the track. Alcohol and any food or beverage in a glass bottle will not be permitted.

Medical: A fully staffed First Aid Station is located near the Middle Gate (Turn 4). Hours of operation will be posted.

Golf Carts – Golf Carts are welcome in the Speedway campgrounds, but must meet Speedway safety specifications.  The Golf Cart Permit station will be near the Middle Gate (Turn 4). Hours of operation will be posted. All Golf Carts will be required to be registered and must display an Eldora Speedway 2023 Golf Cart Permit.  Golf Cart parking is outside of the Turn 4 gate.  NO Golf Carts are permitted in the main parking lot.  STATE LAW: Golf Carts are not permitted on any roadway.  ATVs, Gators, Mules, etc are not permitted in the campgrounds.

Parking – Eldora Speedway offers several options for parking at racing events. The Main Parking Lot is located off of State Route 118. The main entrance to the track is located at the front of this lot. Parking is also available north of the Speedway, just outside of the Turn 4 Admission Gate. On larger scale events, parking is also available across North Star Ft Loramie Rd in the Northside Camp & Park lot, as well across State Route 118 in the Eldora Village lot.

Radio – Portable radios and headsets are permitted in Eldora Speedway. The public address system can be heard on FM frequency 87.9 and frequency 454.5000.

Seat Cushions: Seat cushions are permitted. Stadium style seats may NOT exceed 18 inches in maximum width in the grandstands or bleachers. High back seats or seats with arms are prohibited. Please be courteous to those around you. A third party vendor will be on-site with seat back rentals.

Smoking Policy: Smoking in all spectator areas, buildings and lines for concessions / merchandise / tickets is prohibited per the Ohio Department of Health. Designated smoking areas will be available.


Seating Chart

Below is the Eldora Speedway seating chart, along with information regarding reserved seating for special events

Seating Map

 

MAIN GRANDSTAND (FRONTSTRETCH)

  • Row 1 is the top row. Sections H, I, J, K & BB contain 24 rows – all others contain 28 rows – these are the rows closest to the track.
  • Patio seats are three rows of seats with seat backs in bleacher units that set above the grandstand (except Sections B & D where personal standard-size lawn chairs are needed).
  • The roofline of the covered grandstand extends to Row 11.
  • Roof support poles are located in legroom between Rows 10 & 11 in the vicinity of: Sections A through J, Seats 6 – 7 & 15 – 16; Section K, Seats 1 – 2 & 10; Section AA, Seats 6 – 7, 14 – 15 & 25 – 26; & Section BB, Seats 6 – 7 & 14 – 15.
  • Wheelchair Accessible seats are located in Patio seat area of Sections B & D.
  • Stadium seats used in this area may not exceed 18” in width or 16” in depth.
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NORTH BLEACHERS (TURNS 3 & 4)

  • Row 1 is the bottom row & closest to track. Row 15 is the top row.
  • Section NF is non-alcoholic.
  • Stadium seats used in this area may not exceed 18” in width or 16” in depth.
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NORTH TERRACE (TURNS 3 & 4)

  • Row 1 is the top row. Row 5 is the bottom row and closest to track.
  • North Terrace area (Sections NTA, NTB, NTC & NTD) will now be sold by the individual seat for 2012 (no longer sold as Boxes of 4). Personal standard-size lawn chairs required in all seats (except in Section NTA Row 1). No captain’s, director’s, elevated, high-back chairs or stools.
  • Section NTA, Row 1 (also known as North Terrace Wall – NTW) is one row of concrete wall-based seats/standing room spots with a fence back & walkway in front. No lawn chairs permitted.
  • Wheelchair Accessible seats are located in Section NTA, Row 2, Seats 113 through 139.
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SOUTH BLEACHERS (TURNS 1 & 2)

  • Row 1 is the bottom row. Row 16 is the top row in Sections SA – SC & SG – SR. Row 22 is the top row in Secs SD – SF.
  • Section SA is Non-Alcoholic.
  • Stadium seats used in this area may not exceed 18” in width or 16” in depth.
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SOUTH TERRACE (TURNS 1 & 2)

  • Row 1 is the top row. Row 3 is the bottom row and closest to track. Rows are separated by Grass Hillside areas.
  • Personal standard-size lawn chairs required. No captain’s, director’s, elevated, high-back chairs or stools.
  • Wheelchair Accessible seats are located in Section ST, Row 1, Seats 1 through 56.
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GRASS HILLSIDES

  • GENERAL ADMISSION GRASS HILLSIDES Grass Hillsides are General Admission/Festival seating. These areas may only be marked with personal standard-size lawn chairs intended for use and may only be held/tied together by rope or tape. The use of blankets, plastic, rocks, ropes, spray paint, stakes, trash cans, etc., to mark spaces is prohibited. No digging or shovels. These areas may not be marked until the time designated for the event – anything placed prior will be removed.
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Ticket Prices

Tickets for 2023 29th Dirt Late Model Dream

DIGITAL TICKETING GUIDE


June 08, 2023
Ages 14 & up
General
$35
Reserved
$40
Ages 13 & under
General
FREE
Reserved
$20
Pit Pass: $40 (3-Day $135)
General
Reserved
June 09, 2023
Ages 14 & up
General
$35
Reserved
$40
Ages 13 & under
General
FREE
Reserved
$20
Pit Pass: $40 (2-Day $95)
General
Reserved
June 10, 2023
Ages 14 & up
General
$45
Reserved
$50
Ages 13 & under
General
Free
Reserved
$20
Pit Pass: $60
General
Reserved

 


Time Schedule

ITINERARY FOR THE DREAM WEEK

The event schedule for the 29th Running of the Dirt Late Model Dream. Times are subject to adjustments closer to event week.

 

  • Sun - Jun 04th
  • 12:00 PM
    Camping Opens (Lots 1-5, EV, Silo, Northside)
  • Mon - Jun 05th
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Main Gate Ticket Office Open
  • Tue - Jun 06th
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Main Gate Ticket Office Open
  • 12:00 PM
    Turn One Camping Load-In
  • 6:00 PM
    Turn One Camping Load-In
  • Wed - Jun 07th
  • 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Turn One Camping Load-In
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Pit Pass Upgrades in Fan Zone
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Main Gate Ticket Office Open
  • 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Pit Pass Sales at Pit Gate (G4)
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Pit Gate Opens for early hauler parking (optional)
  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Early Tech-Inspection & Registration period (optional)
  • 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    DLM Dream Pre-Race Party with Erastus Band (Fan Zone)
  • Thu - Jun 08th
  • 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Showers open (front of Lot 2)
  • 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Breakfast at Turn 4 Concessions
  • 10:00 AM
    Ticket Sales Begin
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
  • 10:00 AM
    All A.D.A. Parking opens (must show permit)
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
  • 11:00 AM
    Grandstand Cleared and Secured for Grand Opening
  • 12:00 PM - End of Event
    Turn One Camping Load-In
  • 12:00 PM
    Grand Opening – all admission gates and pit gate open
  • 12:30 PM
    Technical Inspection for cars
  • 12:00 PM
    Suites open
  • 12:00 PM
    All Concessions open
  • 5:00 PM
    Driver Meeting
  • 6:30 PM
    Hot Laps Begin
  • To Follow
    Racing
  • After Races
    Conner Albers acoustic performance (Fan Zone)
  • Fri - Jun 09th
  • 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Showers open (front of Lot 2)
  • 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Breakfast at Turn 4 Concessions
  • 10:00 AM
    Ticket Sales Begin
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
  • 10:00 AM
    All A.D.A. Parking opens (must show permit)
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
  • 11:00 AM
    Grandstand Cleared and Secured for Grand Opening
  • 11:00 AM
    Early Check In for Cornhole Tourney at Gate 3 near First Aid Station
  • 12:00 PM - End of Event
    Turn One Camping Load-In
  • 12:00 PM
    Grand Opening – all admission gates and pit gate open
  • 12:00 PM
    Suites open
  • 12:00 PM
    All Concessions open
  • 1:00 PM
    Cornhole Tournament in Fan Zone Barn
  • 5:00 PM
    Driver Meeting
  • 6:30 PM
    Hot Laps Begin
  • To Follow
    Racing
  • Sat - Jun 10th
  • 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Showers open (front of Lot 2)
  • 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Breakfast at Turn 4 Concessions
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
  • 10:00 AM
    Ticket Sales Begin
  • 10:00 AM
    All A.D.A. Parking opens (must show permit)
  • 11:00 AM
    Grandstands Cleared and Secured
  • 12:00 PM - End of Event
    Turn One Camping Load-In
  • 12:00 PM
    Grand Opening – all admission gates and pit gate open
  • 12:00 PM
    Suites open
  • 12:00 PM
    All Concessions open
  • 3:30 PM
    Driver Autograph Session (Fan Zone)
  • 4:30 PM
    Public Driver Meeting (Fan Zone)
  • 6:30 PM
    Hot Laps
  • To Follow
    Racing
  • Sun - Jun 11th
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Showers open (front of Lot 2)

Cornhole Tournament

 

Before we hit the dirt, join TSF in an afternoon full of competition and fun with the Eldora Cornhole Tournament.

Friday, June 9th In The Eldora Barn

Check Starts at 11:00-12:00pm at Gate 3 – While Checking in please have your confirmation pulled up on your phone.

Start Time: 1:00pm (Rules Meeting at 12:40)

Swag Bags, Door Prizes, Raffles and More!

The Double Elimination tournament will payout to the TOP 3 TEAMS!! You may bring your own Bags, or use the ones provided. The Tournament will be scoring will be driven through Scoreholio. (Link will be provided through email)

1st- $500 PLUS TSF Swag & $100 Eldora Ticket Credit For Future Events

2nd- $250 PLUS TSF Swag & $50 Eldora Tickets Credit For Future Events

3rd- $100 PLUS TSF Swag

Eldora gates open at noon for rules to be given at 12:40 and Tournament to start at 1:00pm. The event is being held inside of the the speedway, in the Eldora Barn.

To play you must be a Friday Eldora Dream Ticket Holder, Cornhole Tickets do NOT include Eldora Event Tickets to Friday Show. Tickets to the race can be purchased at the Eldora Ticket Counter.

Help TSF kick off “Dream Big Tournament” at Eldora Speedway!

REGISTER


TRAFFIC

 

Everyone arrives at different times throughout the week but most leave at the same time after the race. As such, parking lots and roadways can be congested. To help alleviate congestion, local authorities will be initiating a post-race traffic pattern that will get the lots emptied quicker. There are two versions of the post-race traffic pattern; one that will be utilized Friday and a larger pattern utilized on Saturday.

Please look at the maps below (click for full size PDF). Each lot will exit in a specific direction. If you find yourself going in the opposite direction that you need to be going, check out a local map of the area roads. Many roads and highways in this area are square mile blocks so getting yourself pointed in the right direction should be a breeze.


ENTRY LIST

 

The official entry form for the 29th Running of the Dirt Late Model Dream is now available. The three-day event purse sits at $585,828 with the event champion taking home $129,000 on Saturday night. The event runs June 8th through 10th.

To view official rules, purse, format and more, view the Entry Form PDF handout below.

PDF HANDOUT

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Drivers: Entries must be filed online. To file your official entry, use the link below:

FILE ONLINE


Other notable pieces of #DLMDream information released with the entry include:

  • Signaling sticks are no longer permitted for use in communicating with drivers on track.
  • The pit area will be opened on Wednesday evening as an optional hauler parking period for any team already on the grounds. DIRTcar officials will also hold an optional tech inspection period Wednesday evening.
  • The DLM Dream Pre-Race Party is back! The band Erastus will perform in the Fan Zone on Wednesday night starting at 8:00 PM.
  • The Saturday night DLM Dream Feature has been increased to 26 starters and pays $5,029-to-start (there were 24 starters in 2022)

2023 Dream Entries

As of 06/05/23
--early entry deadline is 11:59PM on Monday night
EntryCar NumberFirstLastCityStateChassis BuilderEngine Builder
158TylerClemOcala FLRocketClements
212Doug DrownWoosterOHSwartzMalcuit
318DDaulton WilsonFayettevilleNCLonghornClements
411SpencerHughesColumbusINLonghornClements
568AdamStrickerCrothersvilleINMastersbiltJay Dickins
628Dennis ErbCarpentersville ILRocketClements
725MichaelBenedumSalemWVTeam ZeroClements
825Jason FegerBloomington ILLonghorn Clements
916SamSeawrightFort Payne ALRocketDurham
107RickyWeissHeadingleyMBSniper ChassisVic Hill
1196VTannerEnglishBentonILLonghornDurham
1271RRodConleyWheelersburgOHRocketDraime
1349JonathanDavenportBlairsvilleGALonghornCornett
1463TerryRushlowHollandOHLonghornGressman
1531KyeBlightBunburyWARocketDurham
167rKentRobinsonBloomingtonINLonghornJay Dickens
17114JordanKoehlerMount AiryNCLonghornCornett
1817mDaleMcDowellChickamaugaGATeam ZeroClements
1940BKyleBronsonBrandoFLRocketClements
203SBrianShirleyChathamILRocketDurham
21AUS1BrentVosbergenPerthAURocketVic Hill
2219mWilHerringtonHawkinsvilleGARocketDurham
2369BrandonThirlbyBuckleyMIMastersbiltDurham
248KyleStricklerTroutmanNCRocketClements
25111StevenRobertsJesupGALonghornClements
269NickHoffmanMooresvilleNCLonghornClements
2711JoshRiceVeronaKYRocketVic Hill
2888TrentIveyUnionSCLonghornClements
2976BrandonOvertonEvansGALonghornClements
3025ChadSimpsonMount VernonIALonghornPro Power
31W1Cory WorkmanGratiotOHKryptoniteRussel Baker
325NDustinNobbeBatesvilleINRocketClements
3351MackMccarter Pigeon ForgeTNMastersbiltClements
341TylerErbNew WaverlyTXRocketScott Bailey
3532BobbyPierceOakwoodILLonghornVic Hill
3620RTRickyThornton Jr.ChandlerAZLonghornClements
37C4Freddie CarpenterParkersburgWVKryptonitePro Power
38B5BrandonSheppardBerlinILLonghornCornett
399RCurtisRobertsColemanMIRocketPro Power
4055BenjiHicksMount AiryNCDouble NickelCornett
4125ShaneClantonZebulonGACapitalClements
4299DevinMoranDresdenOHLonghornClements
43126KaedeLoudyRogersvilleTNMastersbilt Rhyne
44157MikeMarlarWinfieldTNLonghornClements
4542CarsonHocevarSalisburyNCKyrptoniteClements
461HudsonO'NealHopeINRocket ChassisDurham
4720JimmyOwensNewportTNRocketVic Hill
4846EarlPearson JrJacksonvilleFLLonghornClements
498Robert Anderzack SwantonOHLonghorn Gressman
504gKodyEvansCamden OHRocketVic Hill
5181Jason RiggsCollege GroveTNLonghornClements
5244ChrisMaddenGaffneySCRocketDurham
5310JosephJoinerMiltonFLLonghornJay Dickins
5417ssBrendenSmithDade CityFLRocketDurham
5548TimLanceBrimfieldILLonghornPro Power
56145Chase Frohnapfel Canal WinchesterOHLonghornClements
5795j JerryBowersockWapakonetaOHRocket Clements
581GDevinGilpinNorth VernonINRocketClements
5921Robby Hensley ElsmereKYRocketPro Power
6022ChrisFergusonMount Holly NCTeam ZeroClements
6120BradDyerMohawkTNSavageJay Dickens
621NCaseyNoonanSylvaniaOHLonghornNoonan
63B4UBradley EitniearWauseonOHKryptonite Pro Power
64101ForrestTrentTalbottTNLonghornVic Hill
6555JeepVan WormerPinconningMILonghornClements
6604TadPospisilNorfolkNELonghorn Scott Bailey
6799CamaronMarlarWinfieldTNLonghornClements
6821BillyMoyerBatesvilleARLonghornClements
6918ShannonBabbMoweaqua ILLonghornVic Hill
7079RossBailesYorkSCDouble NickelClements
71187David MccoyFranklinNCLonghornVic Hill
7239TimMcCreadieWatertownNYLonghornCornett
7312AshtonWingerHamptonGARocketDurham
7422DanielHilsabeckEarlhamIACapitalClements
7558GarrettAlbersonDubuqueIALonghornClements
7693CarsonFergusonLincolntonNCLonghorn Vic Hill
775*BryantDickinsonIoniaMILazerRhyne
782,4-DMichaelBrown LancasterSCRocket Clements
7917ZachDohmDunbarWVLonghornVic Hill
8039BrandonMooreBryanOHKryptonite Moore
8131TylerMillwoodCartersvilleGARocketDurham
8218ChaseJunghansManhattanKSRocket Clements
837m Donald McIntosh Dawsonville GASavage McIntosh
84212JoshPutnamFlorence ALRocketPro Power
852sStormyScottLas Cruces NMLonghorn Clements
8612JasonJameson Lawrenceburg INRocketWeinle
871stJohnnyScottLas CrucesNMLonghornClements
8811AustinKirkpatrickCharlotteNCAK RacecarsClements
893:16MikeBargoCorbinKYCVRVic Hill

 


Camping Info

Camping At Eldora

Eldora offers plenty of camping space for race fans wishing to spend the weekend at the Speedway. Camping lot availability and pricing varies by event.

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Lot info for Dream Week:

6/2/23 UPDATE: All remaining camping is being sold on a first come – first served basis upon arrival. Ample space remains in the Eldora Village as well as Northside Camp & Park. Simply see the camping attendant upon arrival.

Please be considerate of your neighbors and limit your driving to the camping roads. Consider driving and parking straight in and out of your lots so that you do not disturb your neighbor’s site. If you are new to camping, please ask an experienced camper to help you get parked – everyone is friendly!

In order to use Golf Carts on Eldora property, a Golf Cart application must be filled and filed with the Speedway. Proof of insurance is also required. See Golf Cart App button to download form.

Restroom access available.

All lots at Eldora are dry camping (water and electric hookups not available). However, Portakleen is on the grounds to pump and fill tanks (fee) during reserved camping weekends. Showers are available during the major event weekends.

Please be aware of local restrictions on the transport of firewood, due to the Emerald Ash Borer.


Accommodations

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Live Timing

Live Feeds for Scoring and Timing

Eldora Speedway displays a live feed from Timing and Scoring during most race events. The feed displays driver info, lap times, running order and more – in real time. There are several options for accessing this feed. Please choose the option best matches your current setup:


 

On a Computer

Primary Timing & Scoring Display

Free Service

This free flash-based display updates in real-time as each car crosses the scoring loop. This feed works for most computers, but not phones or tablets. If you have difficulties viewing this feed, download the latest version of Adobe Flash or use the alternate timing & scoring display to the right.


On a Computer/Smartphone/Tablet

Alternate Timing & Scoring Page

Free Service

This free non-flash display updates automatically every 30 seconds. This feed is generally compatible with most computers, phones and tablets.



Live Video

Watch 2023 29th Dirt Late Model Dream Live

This event video is available to stream live to your device! Click the button to view additional details!

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