Anticipation is growing for the richest dirt late model race of the year at Eldora Speedway. The 29th Dirt Late Model Dream will be held June 8-10 at the track known as "The Big E."

We've put together a list of everything you need to know heading into one of dirt late model racing's crown jewel events. 

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How Big Is Eldora Speedway?

Eldora Speedway is a high-banked, half-mile clay oval located in Rossburg, Ohio. 

How Much Does The Dirt Late Model Dream Pay to Win? 

The 100-lap main event on Saturday, June 10 pays $129,000 to win and features an overall purse of $585,828 for the three-day event. 

Who Sanctions The Dirt Late Model Dream?

The Dirt Late Model Dream is sanctioned by DIRTcar Racing. 

Who Won Last Year's Dirt Late Model Dream?

Brandon Overton of Evans, Georgia won his third consecutive Dirt Late Model Dream in 2022. 

Dirt Late Model Dream Tickets

$35 adult general admission (ages 14-and-up) on Thursday and Friday; $45 on Saturday; $135 for three-day pit pass. $20 kids reserved; free general admission (ages 13-and-under) all three days; Tickets will be sold beginning at 10 a.m. each day. Reserved seats are an additional $5. Other than reserved seats, all seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, call (937) 338-3815 or email mail@eldoraspeedway.com.

Three-day all access pit pass (Thursday-Friday-Saturday): $135

Two-day all access pit pass (Friday-Saturday): $95

One-day all access pit pass (Saturday): $60

Eldora Dirt Late Model Dream Live Stream Information

All three days of racing from the Dirt Late Model Dream will be streamed live on FloRacing.

STREAMING: Watch the 2023 Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway on FloRacing. SIGN UP HERE.

On Your TV: Now Available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast & Apple TV.

Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio, Samsung and LG TVs.

On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android.

2023 Dirt Late Model Dream Entry List

Dirt Late Model Dream Winners

Year: Winner, Hometown

2022: Brandon Overton, Evans, Ga.

2021: Brandon Overton, Evans, Ga. (2)

2020: Postponed

2019: Brandon Sheppard, New Berlin, Ill.

2018: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

2017: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

2016: Dennis Erb Jr., Carpentersville, Ill.

2015: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.

2014: Dale McDowell, Chickamauga, Ga.

2013: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

2012: Shane Clanton, Fayetteville, Ga.

2011: Don O’Neal, Martinsville, Ind.

2010: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.

2009: Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.

2008: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

2007: Steve Casebolt, Richmond, Ind.

2006: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

2005: Matt Miller, Waterville, Ohio

2004: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

2003: Darrell Lanigan, Union, Ky.

2002: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

2001: Replaced by Eldora Million

2000: Freddy Smith, Knoxville, Tenn.

1999: Rick Eckert, York, Pa.

1998: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.

1997: Jimmy Mars, Elk Mound, Wis.

1996: Donnie Moran, Dresden, Ohio

1995: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

1994: Freddy Smith, Baton Rouge, La.

Dirt Late Model Dream Purse Breakdown

Thursday-Friday Prelims

$12,000

$6,000

$3,500

$2,800

$2,500

$2,300

$2,200

$2,100

$2,050

$2,000

$1,600

$1,400

$1,200

$1,100

$1,050

16.-24. $1,000

Saturday’s Feature Event

$129,000

$25,000

$15,000

$12,500

$10,000

$8,750

$7,500

$7,000

$6,500

$6,000

$5,875

$5,850

$5,828

$5,800

$5,675

$5,650

$5,628

$5,600

$5,475

$5,450

$5,428

$5,400

$5,228

24.-26. $5,029

Dirt Late Model Dream Schedule

(Subject to change)

Wednesday

3 p.m.-8 p.m.: Pit pass sales (at pit gate)

4 p.m.-6 p.m.: Early hauler parking

5 p.m.-7 p.m.: Early technical inspection

8 p.m.-11:30 p.m.: Erastus concert (fan zone)

Thursday

10 a.m.: Ticket office opens (ticket and pit pass sales)

11 a.m.: Grounds cleared and secured

Noon: All gates, suites and concessions open

12:30 p.m.: Technical inspection begins

5 p.m.: Drivers’ meeting

6:30 p.m.: Hot laps

7:30 p.m.: Opening ceremonies

Competition

Late Model time trials

Late Model heats (10 laps)

Late Model consolations (12 laps)

Late Model first feature (25 laps)

Late Model second feature (25 laps)

Friday

10 a.m.: Ticket office opens (ticket and pit pass sales)

11 a.m.: Grounds cleared and secured

Noon: All gates, suites and concessions open

12:30 p.m.: Technical inspection begins

1 p.m.: Cornhole tournament (Eldora barn)

5 p.m.: Drivers’ meeting

6:30 p.m.: Hot laps

7:30 p.m.: Opening ceremonies

Competition

Late Model time trials

Late Model heats (10 laps)

Late Model consolations (12 laps)

Late Model first feature (25 laps)

Late Model second feature (25 laps)

Saturday

10 a.m.: Ticket office opens (ticket and pit pass sales)

11 a.m.: Grounds cleared and secured

Noon: All gates, suites and concessions open

3:30 p.m.: Driver autograph session (fan zone)

4:30 p.m.: Public drivers’ meeting (fan zone)

6:30 p.m.: Hot laps

7:30 p.m.: Opening ceremonies

Competition

Late Model heats (15 laps)

Late Model consolations (20 laps)

Dream XXIX feature (100 laps)

Dirt Late Model Dream Notebook

Dirt Late Model teams invade Eldora Speedway for the 29th annual Dream, featuring a total purse payout nearing $600,000 across the historic three-day event. … Racing action begins with full programs featuring twin 25-lap, $12,000-to-win preliminary races on Thursday and Friday, before culminating with Saturday’s 100-lap, $129,000-to-win, $5,029-to-start Dream XXIX finale; heat races and consolations will precede Saturday’s main event. Points will be awarded and accumulated on Thursday and Friday, setting the lineup for Saturday’s heat races. … The number of starters has been increased to 26 (from 24) for this year’s finale. … For the first time in its 29-year existence, eight-time event winner Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tenn., will not be attempting the Dream. … It was previously announced that Dirt Late Model teams will not be permitted to utilize signal sticks at the facility, though hand signals and colored gloves will be permitted. … The event’s only three-time consecutive winner, Brandon Overton of Evans, Ga., eyes his fourth straight Dream victory, having collected more than $400,000 in race winnings there since 2021. … Five-time World 100 winner, Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., seeks his second Dream triumph after winning 2015’s $100,000 payday when Bloomquist was light at the scales. … Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill., won 2019’s Dream feature, collecting more than $125,000 at the Rossburg, Ohio, oval. … Mike Marlar of Winfield, Tenn., topped a $5,000 preliminary event last year and added April’s $23,023 Castrol FloRacing Series stop at Eldora. … A pre-race party will be held Wednesday from 8-11:30 p.m. in the fan zone, featuring live music by Erastus Band. … A Dream Big cornhole tournament will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Eldora Barn; Entry is $50 per team with the top-three teams receiving cash awards ($500 for first, $250 for second and $100 for third). The top-two teams will receive Eldora ticket credit that can be used for future events, along with Tony Stewart Foundation swag. … A driver autograph session will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the fan zone. … Gates open at noon with hot laps beginning at 6:30 p.m. and racing set to follow each day.

Dirt Late Model Dream Camping Information

Primitive camping: $79 for the week

Online reservations: eldoraspeedway.showare.com

More information: eldoraspeedway.com/camping/campground-maps

Camping questions, call: (937) 338-3815