Fast Facts for the 30th annual Dirt Late Model Dream XXX at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, highlighted by June 8's $100,030-to-win DIRTcar Super Late Model sanctioned main event.

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When Is The Dirt Late Model Dream?

June 6-8 (drivers will run either Thursday or Friday in 40-lap, $25,000-to-win preliminary feature programs; Saturday's 100-lap finale will be preceded by heat and consolations races).

Where Is The Dirt Late Model Dream Held?

Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio (high-banked, half-mile clay oval).

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

The Dirt Late Model Dream is headlined by a $100,030-to-win Late Model feature.

Who Sanctions The Dirt Late Model Dream?

DIRTcar Racing will sanction the 2024 Dirt Late Model Dream

Who Won Last Year's Dirt Late Model Dream?

Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., who won his second career Dream and first since 2015.

Dirt Late Model Dream Notes

• Eldora Speedway hosts the lucrative Dream featuring three nights of racing action for DIRTcar-sanctioned Super Late Models.
• In a new twist on preliminaries, all entrants will be split with half running on Thursday and half on Friday in programs topped by 50-lap, $25,000-to-win qualifying features. ... Preliminary points set the stage for Saturday’s heat races, preceding consolations and the 100-lap, $100,030-to-win Dream XXX feature.
• While paying $29,000 less to the winner than 2023, this year’s purse offers an increased payout throughout the field, including a minimum $6,000-to-start, the richest start money in the history of the sport.
• Eldora Speedway staff, competitors and spectators will be mourning the recent passing of track general manager Jerry Gappens Jr., who died unexpectedly at age 63.
• Fresh off his second Show-Me 100 triumph Jonathan Davenport eyes his second straight Dream victory and the third of his career.
• Brandon Sheppard, the 2019 Dream winner, topped last fall’s $100,000 Dirt Track World Championship at Eldora.
• Driving the Rocket1 house car Hudson O’Neal won last year’s $56,000 World 100 after adding a $12,000 Dream prelim payday.
• Brandon Overton is a three-time Dream winner (twice in 2021, ’22), earning more than $400,000.
• Saturday’s main event will have 26 starters. 
• Wednesday’s $20,000-to-win Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series opener isn't related to Dream preliminary points. 
• Pits open at noon daily and grandstands open at 2 p.m. Hot laps are set to begin at 6:30 and racing at 8, nightly. 
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Dirt Late Model Dream Winners

Year: Winner, hometown


2023: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.

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

Thursday-Friday qualifying nights (one feature each night)

1. $25,000

2. $12,000

3. $7,000

4. $6,000

5. $5,000

6. $4,500

7. $4,250

8. $4,000

9. $3,750

10. $3,500

11. $3,250

12. $3,000

13. $2,750

14. $2,500

15. $2,250

16.-24. $2,000

Saturday’s feature event

1. $100,030

2. $30,000

3. $20,000

4. $15,000

5. $12,500

6. $10,000

7. $9,000

8. $8,500

9. $8,000

10. $7,500

11. $7,250

12. $7,000

13. $6,800

14. $6,600

15. $6,400

16. $6,200

17.-26. $6,000

2024 Dirt Late Model Dream Schedule

(All times local; subject to change)

Wednesday

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

11 a.m.: Pits open

Noon: Technical inspection begins

1 p.m.: Grounds cleared and secured

2 p.m.: All gates, suites and concessions open

5 p.m.: Drivers’ meeting (infield)

6 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)

- Castrol FloRacing Night in America feature (50 laps)

Thursday

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

Noon: Pits open

12:30 p.m.: Technical inspection begins

1 p.m.: Grounds cleared and secured

2 p.m.: All gates, suites and concessions open

5 p.m.: Drivers’ meeting (infield)

6:30 p.m.: Hot laps

8 p.m.: Opening ceremonies

Competition

- Late Model time trials

- Late Model heats (10 laps)

- Late Model consolations (12 laps)

- Late Model qualifying feature (50 laps)

Friday

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

Noon: Pits open

12:30 p.m.: Technical inspection begins

1 p.m.: Grounds cleared and secured

2 p.m.: All gates, suites and concessions open

5 p.m.: Drivers’ meeting (infield)

6:30 p.m.: Hot laps

8 p.m.: Opening ceremonies

Competition

- Late Model time trials

- Late Model heats (10 laps)

- Late Model consolations (12 laps)

- Late Model qualifying feature (50 laps)

- Following last checkered flag: Live music (fan zone)

Saturday

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

11 a.m.: Grounds cleared and secured

Noon: All gates, suites and concessions open

1 p.m.: Outreach service (white tent near pond)

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

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

6:30 p.m.: Hot laps

8 p.m.: Opening ceremonies

Competition

- Late Model heats (15 laps)

- Late Model consolations (20 laps)

- Dream XXX feature (100 laps)

Dirt Late Model Dream Tickets

Thursday

One-day general admission (14-and-up): $35

One-day child reserved (13-and-under): $20

One-day child general admission (13 and under): free

Reserved seating: Additional $5 for adults

One-day all access pit pass (all ages): $45

Three-day all access pit pass (all ages): $145

Friday

One-day general admission (14-and-up): $35

One-day child reserved (13-and-under): $20

One-day child general admission (13-and-under): free

Reserved seating: Additional $5 for adults

One-day all access pit pass (all ages): $45

Two-day all access pit pass (all ages): $105

Saturday

One-day general admission (14-and-up): $45

One-day child reserved (13-and-under): $20

One-day child general admission (13-and-under): free

Reserved seating: Additional $5 for adults

One-day all access pit pass (all ages): $65

Dirt Late Model Dream Camping

Primitive camping: $85 for the week

Online reservations: eldoraspeedway.showare.com

More information: eldoraspeedway.com/camping/campground-maps or (937) 338-3815

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