Event Notes

October 16-18: 45th Dirt Track World Championship

On Tap Oct. 16: Modified Qualifying/Heats/B-Mains, Full program for Super Stocks ($1,000-to-win)
On Tap Oct. 17: $5,000-to-win Modified Championship, Steel Block Late Model Qualifying/Heats/B-Mains, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Qualifying/Heats
On Tap Oct. 18: $5,000-to-win Steel Block Late Model Championship, LOLMDS B-Mains plus Jim Dunn Memorial Feature and $100,000-to-win Dirt Track World Championship

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Hillside Seating: On Thursday, October 16, admission gates will open at 12:00 pm. Eldora staff members will walk each line into the facility in a 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 fashion. Lines will be walked to each respective holding area. Once all fans have safely moved inside the facility, the Eldora staff members will simultaneously release each line to begin placing chairs on the hillside. Tickets will not be needed to enter the facility at 12pm.

Digital Ticketing: View the Digital Ticketing Guide for step-by-step instructions <HERE>

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 Eldora Speedway campgrounds but must meet Eldora safety specifications. Hours of operation will be posted. All golf carts will be required to be registered and must display an Eldora Speedway 2025 golf cart permit. Golf cart permits can be obtained by visiting any of the camping attendants. Golf cart parking is outside of the Turn 4 gate and in front of Eldora Village. 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 and 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.

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.

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Plan ahead! Rain date for the major events is always the next clear and race-able day(s). If an event is completed, there are no refund, credit, or exchange opportunities.

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 45th Dirt Track World Championship

Ticket and camping renewals for the entire 2025 season schedule are available now through January 31, 2025. Eldora’s popular Add & Exchange week for patrons who have renewed will be February 3 -7. The public sale for all events will begin on Friday, February 14 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

All patrons with ticket and/or camping renewal opportunities will receive a postcard in the mail via USPS, as well as an email.

General admission

On Thursday, October 16, admission gates will open at 12:00 pm. Eldora staff members will walk each line into the facility in a 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 fashion. Lines will be walked to each respective holding area (see map below). Once all fans have safely moved inside the facility, the Eldora staff members will simultaneously release each line to begin placing chairs on the hillside. Fans are encouraged to use the attached map to ensure they end up in the area they want to place chairs. Tickets will not be needed to enter the facility at noon.

Gates will then close at 1:00 pm on Thursday for a complete sweep of the facility. All fans inside at that time will be asked to proceed outside the gates. Grand opening of all gates is scheduled for 2:00 pm. Chairs may continue to be placed on the hillsides once gates are reopened (just make sure you have your ticket at that point!)

Notes:
* Fans lined up at the main gate will have the option to proceed to the holding areas at either end of the grandstands once the doors open.
* South end campers will be lined up between sections SI and SJ.
* When placing chairs, absolutely no stakes in the ground. No spray paint. No rocks. It is recommended that you mark your spot by tying caution tape to your chairs.
* Only mark off space equal to the number of people in your party. If there are large unused sections in your area, our ushers may start filling it with guests who need space to sit.
* Once placed, chairs may be left in place from day to day. Chair owner assumes all responsibility of chairs left on the hill.

October 16, 2025
Ages 14 & up
General
$15 | 3-Day Pkg. $75
Reserved
$20 | 3-Day Pkg. $85
Ages 13 & under
General
Free
Reserved
$10 | 3-Day Pkg. $20
Pit Pass: $30 (3-day $125)
General
Reserved
Buy Tickets Online
October 17, 2025
Ages 14 & up
General
$25 | 2-Day Pkg. $65
Reserved
$30 | 2-Day Pkg. $75
Ages 13 & under
General
Free
Reserved
$10 | 2-Day Pkg. $15
Pit Pass: $35 (2-day $95)
General
Reserved
Buy Tickets Online
October 18, 2025
Ages 14 & up
General
$45
Reserved
$50
Ages 13 & under
General
Free
Reserved
$10
Pit Pass: $60
General
Reserved
Buy Tickets Online

 

Time Schedule

ITINERARY FOR THE 45TH DIRT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

The event schedule for the 45th Dirt Track World Championship is below. Times are subject to adjustments closer to event week.

 

  • Wed - Oct 15th
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Pit Pass Upgrade Station opens (shed located outside of turn 4)
  • 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Turn One South End Camping Opens
  • 4:00 PM
    South End Vendor Trailers park
  • 5:00 PM
    Fan Zone Vendor Trailers park
  • Thu - Oct 16th
  • 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Showers open (front of Lot 2)
  • 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Breakfast at Concession Trailer outside of Turn 4 Concession Building
  • 9:00 AM
    Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
  • 9:00 AM
    Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
  • 9:00 AM
    Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
  • 9:00 AM
    Pit Pass Upgrade Station opens (shed located outside of turn 4)
  • 11:00 AM
    Turn 3 Pit Gate opens
  • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Modified & Stock Car Tech Inspection
  • 12:00 PM
    Gates open - fans proceed to holding areas in orderly fashion - no chairs on hillsides until instructed by Eldora Officials. Details to be provided in person at that time.
  • 1:00 PM
    Grandstand Cleared and Secured for Grand Opening
  • 2:00 PM
    Grand Opening – all admission gates open
  • 3:30 PM
    ADA Parking Opens
  • 6:00 PM
    Hot Laps
  • 7:50 PM
    Opening Ceremonies
  • Fri - Oct 17th
  • 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Showers open (front of Lot 2)
  • 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Breakfast at Concession Trailer outside of Turn 4 Concession Building
  • 9:00 AM
    Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
  • 9:00 AM
    Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
  • 9:00 AM
    Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
  • 9:00 AM
    Pit Pass Upgrade Station opens (shed located outside of turn 4)
  • 10:00 AM
    Turn 3 Pit Gate opens
  • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    LOLMDS & Steel Block tech
  • 2:00 PM
    Grand Opening – all admission gates open
  • 3:30 PM
    ADA Parking Opens
  • 4:15 PM
    LOLMDS Driver Meeting
  • 5:00 PM
    Hot Laps
  • 7:50 PM
    Opening Ceremonies
  • Sat - Oct 18th
  • 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Showers open (front of Lot 2)
  • 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Breakfast at Concession Trailer outside of Turn 4 Concession Building
  • 10:00 AM
    ADA Parking Opens
  • 11:00 AM
    Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
  • 11:00 AM
    Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
  • 11:00 AM
    Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
  • 11:00 AM
    Pit Pass Upgrade Station opens (shed located outside of turn 4)
  • 12:00 PM
    Grand Opening – all admission gates open
  • 12:00 PM
    Turn 3 Pit Gate opens
  • 3:00 PM
    Dirt Racing Outreach Chapel Service (Fan Zone Barn)
  • 4:00 PM
    DTWC Autograph Session (Fan Zone Barn)
  • 5:15 PM
    Drivers Meeting at Victory Stage
  • 6:00 PM
    Hot Laps
  • 6:30 PM
    Opening Ceremonies
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 any and all of the October 16-18 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 Thursday and want to upgrade to a 3-day pit pass, you will need your Thursday, Friday, & Saturday ticket in hand to do so.

Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Thursday & Friday: 9am – Feature Event
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:
Thursday only: $15
Friday only: $10
Saturday: $15
3-Day (Thurs/Fri/Sat): $40
2-Day (Fri/Sat): $25

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.

Hillside Markings

 

On Thursday, October 16, admission gates will open at 12:00 pm. Eldora staff members will walk each line into the facility in a 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 fashion. Lines will be walked to each respective holding area (see map below). Once all fans have safely moved inside the facility, the Eldora staff members will simultaneously release each line to begin placing chairs on the hillside. Fans are encouraged to use the attached map to ensure they end up in the area they want to place chairs. Tickets will not be needed to enter the facility at noon.

Gates will then close at 1:00 pm on Thursday for a complete sweep of the facility. All fans inside at that time will be asked to proceed outside the gates. Grand opening of all gates is scheduled for 2:00 pm. Chairs may continue to be placed on the hillsides once gates are reopened (just make sure you have your ticket at that point!)

Notes:
* Fans lined up at the main gate will have the option to proceed to the holding areas at either end of the grandstands once the doors open.
* South end campers will be lined up between sections SI and SJ.
* When placing chairs, absolutely no stakes in the ground. No spray paint. No rocks. It is recommended that you mark your spot by tying caution tape to your chairs.
* Only mark off space equal to the number of people in your party. If there are large unused sections in your area, our ushers may start filling it with guests who need space to sit.
* Once placed, chairs may be left in place from day to day. Chair owner assumes all responsibility of chairs left on the hill.

EVENT ORDER

 

The tentative event order is as follows:

THURSDAY:
Stock Car Timed Hot Laps
Modified Timed Hot Laps
Opening Ceremonies
Stock Car Heat Races
Modified Heat Races
Stock Car B-Main
Modified B-Mains
Stock Car A-Main
Super Stock Victory Lane

FRIDAY:
Steel Block Hot Laps
LODLMS Hot Laps
Steel Block Time Trials
LODLMS Time Trials
Modified A-Main Hot Laps
Opening Ceremonies
LODLMS Heat Races
Steel Block Heat Races
Modified A-Main
Mod Victory Lane
Steel Block B-Mains

SATURDAY:
LOLMDS B-Main Hot Laps
Steel Block A-Main Hot Laps
Opening Ceremonies
LOLMDS B-Mains
LOLMDS A-Main Hot Laps
LOLMDS Jim Dunn Feature
LOLMDS A-Main
LOLMDS Victory Lane and Championship Presentation
Steel Blocks A-Main (or after LOLMDS A-Main hot laps)
Steel Block Victory Lane

ENTRIES

 

TBD

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.

More Camping Info

Lot info for the 45th Dirt Track World Championship:

Please be considerate of your neighbors and limit your driving to the camping roads. Consider driving and parking straight in and out of your lots so that you do not disturb your neighbor’s site. If you are new to camping, please ask an experienced camper to help you get parked – everyone is friendly!

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 Application 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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Campground Notes

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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.

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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.

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