Sunoco American Late Model Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and Stock Cars; $15 for Adults, $3 for 12 and Under

ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 2, 2015) – The eighth annual Baltes Classic will be conducted on Sunday, September 6 as Eldora Speedway kicks off one of its busiest weeks of the year.

The racing, which takes place the night before Labor Day, will feature the Sunoco American Late Model Series, the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and the Eldora Stocks competing at “The House Earl Built.” Formerly contested as the “Johnny Appleseed Classic,” Eldora renamed the event Baltes Classic in 2008 to honor Earl and Berneice Baltes, who founded the historic half-mile in 1954.

Earl Baltes passed away in March, but Berneice still attends the races and is expected to be at Eldora Sunday night. Ticket information can be found at www.eldoraspeedway.com or by calling (937) 338-3815.

Sunday night’s race begins a busy week at Eldora as Labor Day is on Monday, then the famous World 100 pre-race party in the Fan Zone is Wednesday. The World 100 Weekend begins on Thursday, followed by another party after the race. The final preliminary night is Friday while the 45th World 100 will take place Saturday, September 12.

Some national Late Model drivers competing in the World 100 may attend Sunday’s Sunoco American Late Model race in preparation for the big three-day show.

They will compete against Eldora favorites including points leader Matt Westfall from Pleasant Hill, Ohio, and Duane Chamberlain who won here during July’s Mud Summer Classic.

Matt Miller, from Waterville, Ohio won the ALMS race held in May, while Rusty Schlenk of McClure, Ohio, won the season opener in April.

Jonathan Taylor, from Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, came from 14th to win the Family Fireworks Night UMP Modifield race in August. Veteran Jerry Bowersock leads the points standings, but six drivers are within six points of him.

Paul Pardo, swept both Eldora Stock races in August, winning the first race from the fourth starting spot, but having to work his way through the field in the second race after being placed 14th on the grid.

Rob Trent leads the point standings with five top-five finishes, but defending champion Frank Paladino is just five points back. Pardo is now in third place.

About Eldora Speedway:
Since carved from a cornfield in the natural amphitheater that existed between the Eldora Ballroom and the Wabash River by bandleader Earl Baltes in 1954, Eldora Speedway has grown to be a frontrunner in motorsports growth and stability. Celebrating its 62nd season in 2015, Eldora hosts the biggest events in short-track racing including the 21st annual Dirt Late Model Dream by Ferris Mowers; the 32nd annual Kings Royal Weekend; the third NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 1-800-CAR-CASH Mud Summer Classic; and the 45th annual World 100. The complete schedule for Eldora’s 62nd consecutive season, including ticket and campsite information, is available at www.EldoraSpeedway.com and can be requested by phone at (937) 338-3815. Fans can get behind-the-scenes access of Eldora Speedway by following @EldoraSpeedway on Twitter, hitting ‘Like’ at www.facebook.com/EldoraSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/EldoraSpeedwayInc. The Eldora Speedway app for the iPhone, iPad and Android is available for free download via iTunes and Google Play.