-Presented by Coors Light and Homestretch Sportswear
On Tap: Sunoco American Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds & Eldora Stocks… plus a carryover of August 13th FIREWORKS! It will be the largest fireworks to-date at Eldora!
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 2016 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.
Stock Cars: There will NOT be double features at the Baltes Classic. Only one A-Feature per division.
Availability: Tickets available online 24 hours/day up until the start of the event. Phone orders accepted through Friday, September 2nd at 5:00 PM. Walk-up sales welcome on race day.
Pit Passes: Pit Passes are sold day-of-show only are are $25 for this event. Minimum age for pit access is 14. No exceptions. Minors 14, 15, 16 or 17 years of age must submit a Minor Release and Waiver of Liability form signed by parent/legal guardian. If form is not signed in the presence of an Eldora Speedway official, it must be notarized. Form can be downloaded <HERE>
General Admission seating is Turn 2 Bleachers (Sections SJ-SR) and grass hillsides in all 4 turns (bring your own lawn chair).
All seats reserved except Turn 2 Bleachers (Sections SJ-SR) and grass hillsides.
Established in 1991, Don & Donna Hess opened Homestretch Sportswear in a small store front in St. Henry Ohio screen printing for local customers. Fast forward to the present after 20+ years in business, they now have locations in St. Henry and Wapakoneta Ohio.
The family business has evolved to automated production equipment in screen printing and embroidery as well as a full offering of vinyl applications.
Homestretch Sportswear has been a track-side merchandise vendor at Eldora for several years and stepped up as presenting co-sponsor of the Baltes Classic in 2016. Big plans are in the works for fans and drivers on September 4, including free event T-Shirts to the first several hundred fans who visit the Homestretch tent in the Fan Zone after the gates open. Several incentive programs will be available to each driver who competes at the Baltes Classic, including big discounts on vinyl wraps and driver shirt designs. T-102 will be on-site from 3:30 to 5:30 with a live radio remote from the Fan Zone.
Stay tuned to this page for more exciting details surrounding Homestretch Sportswear’s partnership with Eldora this Sunday night.
ATTENTION LATE MODEL DRIVERS: Eldora will be utilizing the World 100 tire rule for the Baltes Classic:
No grooving, siping, needling or pinning is permitted on any tire. Buffing is permitted but no visual cuts allowed. Aggressive, nail or traction inducing sipe grinding will result in disqualification pre- or post-race. The Hoosier LM 20 is required on the Left Front (LF), Right Front (RF) and Left Rear (LR) positions. The LM 20 or Hoosier LM 40 tire is permitted on the Right Rear (RR) position. Tire rule, including chemical alteration, will be enforced according to DIRTcar UMP rulebook.
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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.
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:
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.
This free non-flash display updates automatically every 30 seconds. This feed is generally compatible with most computers, phones and tablets.
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