Solar Eclipse 2024

SATURDAY UPDATE: All camping is now being sold upon arrival to the campgrounds. Online sales have ended. If you arrive and need a campsite, check in with the camping attendant at the front of Lots 1 & 2 (notated by the purple star on the map). Porta-Kleen will have trucks on site Monday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM to fill and pump tanks. It is flag-down service.

THURSDAY UPDATE: The Super Stocks race scheduled for Sunday, April 7^th has been canceled. Over 4.5 inches of rain fell on an already soft racing surface early this week. Cold temperatures and continued chances of precipitation the remainder of the week offer very little in the way of drying opportunities. Refunds will be issued within three business day on all advanced race tickets that were purchased for the April 7 race.

The next racing event at Eldora is set for April 27^th with the finish of the 43^rd Dirt Track World Championship.

All activities planned for Monday’s Solar Eclipse are still a GO and campgrounds will be open as scheduled this weekend for those holding camping reservations. Car parking lots open at 8:00 AM on Monday for those traveling in for the eclipse day. Parking is $10 per vehicle with free admission to the grandstand area. The eclipse will be shown live on the Eldora big screen, offering a close-up view of the sun as it gets covered by the moon. Totality begins at 3:08 for the Eldora area and a fireworks spectacular will take place at 3:10, during the back half of totality. (Fireworks will happen even if it’s cloudy!). Concessions and souvenir vendors will be open throughout the day.

CAMPING QUESTIONS:
Q: Do I need to purchase a spot if I want to camp?
A: Yes, camping is by fee for the eclipse weekend. All spaces are $50 and can be purchased HERE.

Q: Do you offer restroom access for campers?
A: Yes, 24/7 restroom access is available for patrons staying in the camping areas.

Q: Do you offer shower access?
A: Eldora does not have permanent shower facilities and there are currently no portable units scheduled to be in attendance. Porta-Kleen will have trucks on-site Monday to pump and fill tanks (flag down service).

Q: Do you have different levels of camping service?
A: All camping is dry. There are no electric or hookups available.

Q: Can I bring my golf cart?
A: Golf carts are welcome, but you must complete a Golf Cart application and provide a copy of insurance. More HERE.

Q: Are pets allowed in the camping area?
A: Yes, but please keep them on a leash at all times or inside your camper.

Q: Is there a camping attendant?
A: Yes, the camping attendant is located at the intersection of Lots 1 & 2. They can help you with Golf Cart and Pet Registrations. Firewood and Ice can also be purchased with the attendant.

MISC QUESTIONS:
Q: Will you sell out?
A: No! Eldora has over 100 acres of property and can accommodate over 3,000 camping units and over 25,000 people. We will not sell out.

Q: Can I bring my own food inside the facility?
A: 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.

Q: Can I bring my own beer into the facility?
A: Ohio Revised Code 4301.62 prohibits the carry in or carry out of alcoholic beverages. All coolers will be inspected for compliance with this law. For those fans over the age 21, alcohol can be purchased inside the track gates.

SUNDAY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:
Q: What happened to the race you scheduled for Sunday?
A: The Super Stocks race scheduled for Sunday, April 7th has been canceled. Over 4.5 inches of rain fell on an already soft racing surface early this week. Cold temperatures and continued chances of precipitation the remainder of the week offer very little in the way of drying opportunities. Refunds will be issued within three business day on all advanced race tickets that were purchased for the April 7 race.

MONDAY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:
Q: How much is admission into the grandstand area on Monday?
A: Admission is FREE on Monday. All gates to the facility will be open for spectators!

Q: How much is parking and where do I park?
A: Parking is $10 per passenger vehicle – cash only.

Q: Where should I park on Monday?
A: We will begin filling the main parking lot off of State Route 118 and the areas just north of the track (lots 1 & 2 parking areas) starting at 8:00 AM. We will utilize Eldora Village and Northside Lots as overflow parking if needed. Parking attendants will help direct you as you approach the entrances. See map below!.

Q: Can I get a pair of the special Eldora solar eclipse glasses if I come out on Monday?
A: Yes. All spectators will receive a complimentary pair of glasses, while supplies last. There are 5,000 glasses available, and they will be handed out on a first come/first served basis as you enter the parking lots on Monday.

Q: Will there be food and drink available?
A: Yes, our concession stands will open at 10:00 AM on Monday.

Q: Will there be souvenirs and merchandise available?
A: Yes. There will be several souvenir vendors set up inside the track on Monday.

Q: What forms of payment are accepted?
A: We accept both cash or credit inside the facility. Please note that the $10 parking fee on Monday is cash only.

Q: Will you have a 50/50 drawing?
A: Yes, there will be a Tony Stewart Foundation 50/50 on Monday. Look for the Racing for Relief selling volunteers around the property on Monday to purchase you tickets or go to Eldora5050.com to buy on your phone!

Q: Will anything be playing on your big screen?
A: Yes! We have a giant 65’ big screen inside the track and will have eclipse coverage playing during the day. We will also have a special filter on one of our cameras so that we can display the eclipse live on the screen. This should provide a cool view since we can utilize the zoom on the cameras to give you a close-up look at the eclipse as it happens!

Q: Can you give more details on your fireworks plans?
A: Anyone that has attended a major Eldora event in the past knows that fireworks and pyro shows here are BIG. This will be no different! However, we also understand there is a delicate balance with not interfering with anyone’s ability to enjoy the eclipse. With that being said, here are the plans:

• The eclipse will take place at approximately 217 degrees with an altitude of 51 degrees; so if on Eldora property, you’ll be positioned towards the southwest.
• The fireworks will be shot from Eldora Village, which will keep them in the same general sight line as the eclipse. The fireworks will explode underneath the sun and moon.
• Eldora will be in totality for 3 minutes and 59 seconds. At exactly 2 minutes into that totality period, the fireworks spectacular will begin. It will conclude as totality ends and the sun begins showing itself again behind the moon.
  • Eclipse begins – 1:53:34 PM
  • Corona appears – 3:08:20 PM
  • Totality begins – 3:08:40 PM
  • Exactly halfway through totality – 3:10:40 PM
  • Fireworks begin – 3:10:41 PM
  • Totality ends – 3:12:39 PM
  • Corona fades- 3:12:59 PM
  • Fireworks show ends – 3:13:39 PM
  • Eclipse ends – 4:25:17 PM
• When inside the facility, the best seating areas to view the event will be bleacher sections NA-NO (turns three and four). Additionally, bleacher sections SJ-SR (turn two) should provide quality viewing opportunities to see both fireworks and eclipse.

Q: What happens to the fireworks if its cloudy or raining?
A: Fireworks WILL happen even its cloudy! Fireworks will NOT happen if it’s rainy.

Parking and seating maps for the Monday April 8 eclipse are posted below.

For the Sunday racing event, please refer to the regular venue and seating maps, posted <HERE>

Additional weekend details can be found on our event section HERE