Event Notes

53rd World 100 Weekend

On Tap Sept 07: Time Trials / Heats / Last Chance Races / $10,000-to-win Twin 25 Lap Features
On Tap Sept 08: Time Trials / Heats / Last Chance Races / $10,000-to-win Twin 25 Lap Features
On Tap Sept 09: Heat Races / B-Features / $56,000-to-win 53rd World 100

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 or scanner frequency 454.5000.

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. 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.

Cornhole Tournament: More in HERE

Hillside Seating: Grass hillsides will open for General Admission chair markings at noon on Wednesday. Once they are placed, they are good for the entire weekend of racing. Hillsides are to be marked with chairs and blankets only. Chairs may be held together with rope or tape but NO STAKES in the ground. Please do not take up more room than what is needed for those in your party.


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 53rd World 100

Availability:

TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 13 USING THE LINK BELOW OR PURCHASE AT THE GATE ON RACE DAY. RENEWALS ONGOING NOW.

Pit Pass Price:
Thursday $40 (3-Day $135)
Friday $40 (2-Day $95)
Saturday $60

 

General admission

Hillside Seating: Grass hillsides will open for General Admission chair markings at noon on Thursday. Lines will form outside the main gate and turn four gate, as usual, for those wishing to place chairs at noon. Please note: you will not need a ticket for entry at noon to place chairs. You can freely roam from noon until 2PM. At 2PM we will begin clearing the grandstands to prepare for the grand opening at 3PM (when tickets will then be required). Once they are placed, they are good for the entire weekend of racing. Hillsides are to be marked with chairs and blankets only. Chairs may be held together with rope or tape but NO STAKES in the ground. Please do not take up more room than what is needed for those in your party.

Bleacher sections SJ-SR are also General Admission seating areas.


September 07, 2023
Ages 14 & up
General
$35
Reserved
$40
Ages 13 & under
General
Free
Reserved
$20
Pit Pass: $40 (3-day $135)
General
Reserved
September 08, 2023
Ages 14 & up
General
$35
Reserved
$40
Ages 13 & under
General
FREE
Reserved
$20
Pit Pass: $40 (2-day $95)
General
Reserved
September 09, 2023
Ages 14 & up
General
$45
Reserved
$50
Ages 13 & under
General
FREE
Reserved
$20
Pit Pass: $60
General
Reserved

 


Time Schedule

 

  • Sun - Sep 03rd
  • 12:00 PM
    Eldora Village opens for Reserved World 100 camping
  • 12:00 PM
    Northside Camp & Park opens for Reserved World 100 camping
  • 2:30 PM
    Baltes Classic Ticket Sales Begin
  • 3:00 PM
    Pit Gate Opens
  • 4:00 PM
    Turn One South End Camping Opens
  • 4:00 PM
    Spectator Gates Open
  • 6:30 PM
    Baltes Classic Hot Laps
  • 8:00 PM
    Baltes Classic Racing
  • Mon - Sep 04th
  • 12:00 PM
    Lots 1-5 Camping Areas Open (Baltes Classic campers must vacate their spaces by this time)
  • Tue - Sep 05th
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Main Gate Ticket Office Open
  • Wed - Sep 06th
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Main Gate Ticket Office Open
  • 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Pit Pass Sales at Pit Gate (G4)
  • 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Turn One Camping Load-In
  • Thu - Sep 07th
  • 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Showers open (front of Lot 2)
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
  • 10:00 AM
    Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
  • 11:00 AM
    All A.D.A. Parking opens (must show permit)
  • 11:00 AM
    Grandstand Cleared and Secured for Grand Opening
  • 12:00 PM
    Turn 3 Pit Gate opens
  • 12:00 PM - End of Event
    Turn One Camping Load-In
  • 12:00 PM
    Grand Opening – all admission gates open
  • 12:00 PM
    Suites open
  • 12:00 PM
    All Concessions open
  • 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Technical Inspection for World 100 cars
  • 5:00 PM
    Mandatory Driver Meeting
  • 6:30 PM
    Hot Laps
  • 8:00 PM
    Show Begins
  • Fri - Sep 08th
  • 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Showers open (front of Lot 2)
  • 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Breakfast at Turn 4 Concessions
  • 9:00 AM - End of Event
    Turn One Camping Load-In
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
  • 10:00 AM
    Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
  • 11:00 AM
    Cornhole check-in begins outside Gate 3
  • 11:00 AM
    All A.D.A. Parking opens (must show permit)
  • 11:00 AM
    Grandstand Cleared and Secured for Grand Opening
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Cornhole Check-In at Gate 3
  • 12:00 PM - End of Event
    Turn One Camping Load-In
  • 12:00 PM
    Turn 3 Pit Gate opens
  • 12:00 PM
    Grand Opening – all admission gates open
  • 12:00 PM
    Suites open
  • 12:00 PM
    Cornhole Check-In continues in Fan Zone Barn
  • 12:00 PM
    All Concessions open
  • 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Technical Inspection for World 100 cars
  • 1:00 PM
    Cornhole Tournament in Fan Zone barn
  • 5:00 PM
    Mandatory Driver Meeting
  • 6:30 PM
    Hot Laps
  • 8:00 PM
    Show Begins
  • Sat - Sep 09th
  • 53rd WORLD 100
  • 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
    Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
  • 10:00 AM
    All A.D.A. Parking opens (must show permit)
  • 11:00 AM
    Grandstand Cleared and Secured for Grand Opening
  • 12:00 PM - End of Event
    Turn One Camping Load-In
  • 12:00 PM
    Turn 3 Pit Gate opens
  • 12:00 PM
    Grand Opening – all admission gates open
  • 12:00 PM
    Suites open
  • 12:00 PM
    All Concessions open
  • 3:30 PM
    Driver Autograph Session (Fan Zone)
  • 4:30 PM
    Mandatory Driver Meeting (open to public)
  • 6:30 PM
    Hot Laps
  • 7:00 PM
    Show Begins
  • Sun - Sep 10th
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Showers open (front of Lot 2)

World History

 

Bruce Gould receives a kiss in victory lane from Miss World 100 after winning the first ever World 100 on October 3, 1971
Bruce Gould receives a kiss in victory lane from Miss World 100 after winning the first ever World 100 on October 3, 1971

It’s the Biggest Dirt Race in the World! Entering its 53rd running, the World 100 is rich in Dirt Late Model History.

There’s so much history in fact, it won’t all fit on this page!  Click the link below to see a complete rundown of finishes and other statistical information from the 52-year history of the World 100…

CLICK HERE FOR HISTORY


POST-RACE 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.

Please look at the map below (click it for a printable version). 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.

 


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 WORLD 100 WEEK:

World 100 camping officially opens at noon on Monday, but if your spot is open, you are welcome to slide into it early if you are attending the Baltes Classic. Reminder, if your spot is occupied by someone attending the Baltes Classic, they are not required to move out until Monday at noon.

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.