2024 World 100 at Eldora Speedway

Who Has The Most Top-5 Finishes In Eldora World 100 History? What To Know

Who Has The Most Top-5 Finishes In Eldora World 100 History? What To Know

Here are all the top-5 finishes in the World 100 at Eldora Speedway. The 2024 Eldora 100 is Sept. 5-7 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.

Sep 4, 2024 by Kylie Rodriguez
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The highly anticipated World 100 at Eldora Speedway is here begins on Sept. 5 and ends on Sept. 7 with the main race in Rossburg, Ohio. 

This is the 54th time the World 100 has run at Eldora Speedway and the history of the race is full of the biggest names in the sport. 

Only 32 racers in World 100 history have achieved multiple top-five finishes. Scott Bloomquist has the most the most since 1971 with 19. Billy Moyer and Dale McDowell are both tied with nine top-five wins, but most of these drivers have only finished in the top five, three times. 

Here is the full list of the most top-five finishers in the Eldora 100 history. 

All Of The Racers With the Most Top-5 Finishes In  Eldora Speedway World 100 History

  1. Scott Bloomquist - 19 Wins: 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1988
  2. Billy Moyer - 9 Wins: 2010, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1991
  3. Dale McDowell - 9 Wins: 2023, 2021, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2010, 2009, 2005, 2003
  4. Donnie Moran - 8 Wins: 2001, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1989, 1985, 1983
  5. Jimmy Owens - 8 Wins: 2019, 2018, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
  6. Steve Francis - 7 Wins: 2015, 2007, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1992
  7. Freddy Smith - 7 Times 2nd: 1994, 1993, 1991, 1989, 1987, 1985, 1983
  8. Darrell Lanigan - 7 Times 2nd: 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2007, 1999, 1992
  9. Jonathan Davenport - 7 Wins: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015
  10. Jeff Purvis - 6 Wins: 1988, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
  11. Larry Moore - 6 Wins: 1992, 1990, 1986, 1985, 1981, 1979
  12. Brian Birkhofer - 6 Wins: 2012, 2009, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
  13. Charlie Swartz - 5 Wins: 1996, 1989, 1982, 1980, 1979
  14. Tim McCreadie - 5 Wins: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2008
  15. Ed Sanger - 4 Wins: 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974
  16. Jack Boggs - 4 Wins: 1997, 1995, 1988, 1983
  17. Dan Schlieper - 4 Wins: 2004, 2003, 2002, 1998
  18. Pat Patrick - 4 Times 2nd: 1984, 1983, 1978, 1972
  19. Don O'Neal - 4 Times 2nd: 2011, 2010, 2004, 2008
  20. Brandon Overton - 4 Wins: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018
  21. Bruce Gould - 3 Wins: 1973, 1972, 1971
  22. Verlin Eaker - 3 Wins: 1978, 1975, 1972
  23. Doug Kenimer - 3 Wins: 1981, 1977, 1976
  24. Mike Duvall - 3 Wins: 1986, 1982, 1981
  25. Bobby Pierce - 3 Wins: 2016, 2015, 2013
  26. Jerry Inmon - 3 Times 2nd: 1984, 1982, 1978
  27. Tommy Helfrich - 3 Times 2nd: 1990, 1977, 1976
  28. John Mason - 3 Times 2nd: 1997, 1987, 1986
  29. Bob Pierce - 3 Times 3rd: 2002, 1999, 1984
  30. Jeep VanWormer - 3 Times 3rd: 2008, 2007, 2006
  31. Ronnie Johnson - 3 Times 4th: 1997, 1993, 1991
  32. Floyd Gilbert - 2 Wins: 1976

How To Watch The World 100 At Eldora Speedway Stream 

The World 100 is streaming live on FloRacing and the FloSports app. Replays of the race, highlights and breaking news will be on both platforms. 

Where Is The World 100 At Eldora Speedway? 

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

How Much Does The World 100 Pay To Win?

The 54th annual World 100 will pay $57,000 to the winner of the main event on September 7. A full purse breakdown is listed near the bottom of this story. 

Who Sanctions The World 100? 

The World 100 is a DIRTcar Racing sanctioned event. 

Who Won The World 100 At Eldora in 2023? 

Hudson O’Neal of Martinsville, Ind. claimed his first career World 100 victory in 2023. 

World 100 Winners

Year: Winner, hometown

  • 2023: Hudson O’Neal, Martinsville, Ind.
  • 2022: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
  • 2021: Brandon Overton, Evans, Ga.; Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
  • 2020: Postponed
  • 2019: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
  • 2018: Tim McCreadie, Watertown, N.Y.
  • 2017: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
  • 2016: Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.
  • 2015: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
  • 2014: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
  • 2013: John Blankenship, Williamson, W.Va.
  • 2012: Brian Birkhofer, Muscatine, Iowa
  • 2011: Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.
  • 2010: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
  • 2009: Bart Hartman, Zanesville, Ohio
  • 2008: Shane Clanton, Locust Grove, Ga.
  • 2007: Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.
  • 2006: Earl Pearson Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.
  • 2005: Dale McDowell, Rossville, Ga.
  • 2004: Chub Frank, Bear Lake, Pa.
  • 2003: Dan Schlieper, Pewaukee, Wis.
  • 2002: Brian Birkhofer, Muscatine, Iowa
  • 2001: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
  • 2000: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
  • 1999: Steve Francis, Ashland, Ky.
  • 1998: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
  • 1997: Donnie Moran, Dresden, Ohio
  • 1996: Donnie Moran, Dresden, Ohio
  • 1995: Jack Boggs, Grayson, Ky.
  • 1994: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
  • 1993: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
  • 1992: Donnie Moran, Frazeysburg, Ohio
  • 1991: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
  • 1990: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
  • 1989: Donnie Moran, Frazeysburg, Ohio
  • 1988: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
  • 1987: Randy Boggs, Grayson, Ky.
  • 1986: Jeff Purvis, Clarksville, Tenn.
  • 1985: Larry Moore, Dayton, Ohio
  • 1984: Jeff Purvis, Clarksville, Tenn.
  • 1983: Jeff Purvis, Clarksville, Tenn.
  • 1982: Mike Duvall, Gaffney, S.C.
  • 1981: Larry Moore, Dayton, Ohio
  • 1980: Charlie Swartz, Lucasville, Ohio
  • 1979: Larry Moore, Dayton, Ohio
  • 1978: Ken Walton, Viola, Iowa
  • 1977: Doug Kenimer, Dalton, Ga.
  • 1976: Charlie Hughes, Dalton, Ga.
  • 1975: Joe Merryfield, Des Moines, Iowa
  • 1974: Ed Sanger, Waterloo, Iowa
  • 1973: Floyd Gilbert, Lockland, Ohio
  • 1972: Verlin Eaker, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • 1971: Bruce Gould, Milford, Ohio

World 100 Weekend Purses

Thursday-Friday prelims (two features daily)

  • $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.-26. $1,000

Saturday’s feature event

  1. 57,000
  2. 25,000
  3. 15,000
  4. 12,500
  5. 10,000
  6. 9,000
  7. $8,000
  8. $7,500
  9. $7,250
  10. $7,000
  11. $6,750
  12.  $6,500
  13. $6,250
  14. $6,000
  15.  $5,850
  16.  $5,700
  17. $5,650
  18. $5,600
  19.  $5,550
  20.  $5,500
  21.  $5,475
  22. $5,450
  23. $5,425

24.-28. $5,400

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