Event Notes

41st Running of the 4-Crown Nationals

On Tap Sept 22: World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, USAC National Midgets full program, and USAC Silver Crown Qualifying
On Tap Sept 23: USAC National Midgets, USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC Silver Crown, and All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars

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.

Seating Update: 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.

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.

Rain Date: Saturday’s rain date is Sunday Sept. 24


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 41st 4-Crown Nationals

 

 

General admission

-South Stands sections SA-SR
-North Stands sections NA-NO
-Grass Hillsides

Reserved seating

-All of Main Grandstands
-South Terrace rows ST1, ST2, ST3
-North Terrace sections NTA-NTD


September 22, 2023
Ages 14 & up
General
$35
Reserved
$40
Ages 13 & under
General
Free
Reserved
$10
Pit Pass: $40 ($2-Day 85)
General
Reserved
September 23, 2023
Ages 14 & up
General
$40
Reserved
$45
Ages 13 & under
General
Free
Reserved
$10
Pit Pass: $50
General
Reserved

 


Time Schedule

ITINERARY FOR SEPTEMBER 22 & 23

The event schedule for the 41st running of the 4-Crown Nationals is located below.

 

  • Thu - Sep 21st
  • 8:00 AM
    Camping Lots 1-5 & Eldora Village Open
  • Fri - Sep 22nd
  • 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Showers open
  • 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Breakfast at Concession Trailer outside of Turn 4 Concession Building
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn One Camping load-in
  • 11:00 AM
    Main Gate Ticket Office opens (tickets, pit passes, & will call)
  • 11:00 AM
    Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (tickets & pit passes)
  • 11:00 AM
    Pit Pass Upgrade Station opens (near Gate 3)
  • 1:00 PM
    Turn 3 Race Registration opens (pit passes & media credential sign-in)
  • 1:30 PM
    Turn 3 Pit Gate Opens
  • 2:00 PM
    Spectator Gates open
  • 2:00 PM
    Hillsides open for Lawn Chairs
  • 6:00 PM
    Hot Laps begin
  • 8:00 PM
    Racing begins
  • Sat - Sep 23rd
  • 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Showers open
  • 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Breakfast at Concession Trailer outside of Turn 4 Concession Building
  • 11:00 AM
    Main Gate Ticket Office opens (tickets, pit passes, & will call)
  • 11:00 AM
    Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (tickets & pit passes)
  • 11:00 AM
    Turn 3 Race Registration opens (pit passes & media credential sign-in)
  • 11:00 AM
    Pit Pass Upgrade Station opens (near Gate 3)
  • 11:00 AM
    Grounds Cleared & Secured to prepare for Opening
  • 12:00 PM
    Turn 3 Pit Gate open
  • 12:00 PM
    Spectator Gates open
  • 1:30 PM
    Dirt Racing Outreach (Fan Zone barn)
  • 3:00 - 4:00 PM
    Driver autograph session (Fan Zone)
  • 5:00 PM
    Driver meeting
  • 6:00 PM
    Hot Laps begin
  • 8:00 PM
    Racing begins
  • Sun - Sep 24th
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Showers open

EVENT ORDER

 

TENTATIVE FRIDAY ORDER:

6:00 PM

  • World of Outlaws Hot Laps
  • World of Outlaws Time Trials
  • USAC Silver Crown Hot Laps
  • Midget Hot Laps
  • Midget Qualifying
  • Silver Crown Qualifying

8:00 PM

  • World of Outlaws Heats
  • USAC Midget Heats
  • World of Outlaws Dash
  • World of Outlaws C-Feature
  • World of Outlaws B-Feature
  • USAC Silver Crown Non-Qualifier
  • USAC Midget Feature
  • World of Outlaws A-Feature

TENTATIVE SATURDAY ORDER:

6:00 PM

  • ASCoC Hot Laps
  • ASCoC Time Trials (multi-car)
  • USAC Sprint Hot Laps
  • USAC Sprint Time Trials (multi-car)
  • USAC Midget Hot Laps

8:00 PM

  • USAC Silver Crown G/W/C Hot Laps
  • USAC Sprint Heats
  • ASCoC Heats
  • USAC Midget Heats
  • USAC Sprint B-Feature
  • ASCoC Dash (2)
  • ASCoC B-Feature
  • USAC Midget A-Feature (25 laps)
  • USAC Sprint A-Feature (30 laps)
  • ASCoC A-Feature (30 laps)
  • USAC Silver Crown A-Feature (50 laps)

Pit Pass Upgrades

 

A Pit Pass Upgrade is the process of adding a pit pass to a previously purchased ticket. This can be done for both of the September 22 & 23 event days.

All ADULT pit pass upgrades must be performed at the Upgrade Station located outside of turn 4, near Gate 3. You must have a valid ticket for each day you want to upgrade (meaning if you come on Friday and want to upgrade to a 2-day pit pass, you will need your Friday & Saturday ticket in hand to do so).

Friday – Saturday: 11am – Feature Event

Minimum age in the pit area is 14. Ages 14-17 require parental consent waivers to be signed.

Pit pass upgrade prices:
Friday only: $5
Saturday only: $10
2-Day (Fri/Sat): $10

When upgrading a reserved seat ticket – you still retain the reserved seat location.

Regular full price pit passes are available at any ticket window around the track.

MINOR PIT PASSES:

All MINOR pit passes and MINOR pit pass upgrades must be processed at Gate 4. Minor waivers will not be accepted at any other ticket office or ticket window on property.


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.

Purchase Camping


Lot info for September 22 & 23: 

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.


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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.