2025 Dirt Late Model Dream Entry List: See Who's Racing At Eldora Speedway
2025 Dirt Late Model Dream Entry List: See Who's Racing At Eldora Speedway
A look at the early entry list for the 2025 Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway.

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The early entry deadline for the 2025 Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway has passed, with 96 drivers currently entered for the $100,000-to-win event at the Rossburg, Ohio dirt track.
Although the early deadline has closed, driver registration remains open. The entry list is expected to grow in the coming days as anticipation builds for the first night of preliminary action on Thursday, June 5.
The Dirt Late Model Dream remains one of the most prestigious events in the sport, and the current roster reflects a strong field preparing to contend for one of dirt racing’s biggest paydays.
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Headlining the current entry list is three-time and defending Dirt Late Model Dream winner Jonathan Davenport, who has established himself as a dominant force at Eldora Speedway over the past decade. He is joined by a strong group of former Dream champions, including two-time winner Brandon Overton, 2019 winner Brandon Sheppard, 2016 winner Dennis Erb Jr., 2014 winner Dale McDowell, and 2012 winner Shane Clanton.
Other notable entries include defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion Ricky Thornton Jr., defending World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion Bobby Pierce, 2023 Lucas Oil champion Hudson O'Neal, two-time Lucas Oil champion Tim McCreadie and Hunt The Front's Joseph Joiner.
The complete list of early entries can be viewed at the bottom of this story.
All entrants will be split with half running on Thursday and half on Friday in preliminary programs topped by 50-lap, $30,000-to-win qualifying features. Thursday and Friday’s preliminary points set the stage for Saturday’s heat races, preceding consolations and the 100-lap, $100,000-to-win Dream feature.
Over $620,000 will be up for grabs over the three-day event. When including Wednesday’s (June 4) FloRacing Night in America show, the total prize money will push the $700,000 mark for the week. A separate entry list for the FloRacing Night in America event will be released soon.
Fans unable to make it to Rossburg, Ohio for the 2025 Dirt Late Model Dream will be able to watch the action live on FloRacing. If you're not already a FloRacing subscriber, click here to sign up today.
2025 Dirt Late Model Dream Entry List
No. | Driver |
0 | Justin Cooper |
7 | Ben Sukup |
9 | Michael Leach |
1 | Tyler Erb |
1 | Brandon Sheppard |
1G | Devin Gilpin |
1N | Casey Noonan |
2X | John Henderson |
3S | Brian Shirley |
4 | Kale Green |
4G | Kody Evans |
C4 | Freddie Carpenter |
5 | Mark Whitener |
5* | Bryant Dickinson |
5N | Dustin Nobbe |
6 | Michael Chilton |
6 | Clay Harris |
C6 | Timmy Culp |
7 | Montana Dudley |
7 | Ricky Weiss |
C8 | Timmy Culp |
9 | Nick Hoffman |
9M | Tim McCreadie |
10 | Garrett Smith |
10 | Joseph Joiner |
11 | Josh Rice |
11 | Allen Styck |
11 | Austin Smith |
11 | Ross Bailes |
12 | Jason Jameson |
12R | Ryan Payne |
13 | Dylan Thornton |
14JR | Trey Mills |
15 | Clay Stuckey |
16 | Tyler Bruening |
17 | Zack Dohm |
17M | Dale McDowell |
17SR | Brody Smith |
17SS | Brenden Smith |
18 | Shannon Babb |
18D | Daulton Wilson |
18X | Michael Page |
19 | Dustin Sorensen |
19M | Spencer Hughes |
19R | Ryan Gustin |
20 | Jimmy Owens |
20RT | Ricky Thornton Jr. |
20TC | Tristan Chamberlain |
21 | Mario Gresham |
S21 | Seth Daniels |
22 | Chris Ferguson |
22* | Drake Troutman |
24D | Michael Brown |
25 | Shane Clanton |
25 | Chad Simpson |
25F | Jason Feger |
28 | Dennis Erb Jr. |
28 | Tyler Carpenter |
28B | Carson Brown |
29 | Christian Hanger |
29 | Clinton Keenan |
32 | Bobby Pierce |
32 | Chris Simpson |
40B | Kyle Bronson |
43 | Derrick Stewart |
44 | Chris Madden |
49 | Jonathan Davenport |
55 | Eli Johnson |
57 | Zack Mitchell |
58 | Garrett Alberson |
60 | Dan Ebert |
71 | Hudson O’Neal |
71R | Rod Conley |
74X | Ethan Dotson |
76 | Brandon Overton |
79 | Donald McIntosh |
81 | Jason Riggs |
81F | Jadon Frame |
83 | Jensen Ford |
88 | Trent Ivey |
89 | Mike Spatola |
93 | Carson Ferguson |
93 | Cory Lawler |
95J | Jerry Bowersock |
96 | Tanner English |
97 | Cade Dillard |
99 | Devin Moran |
99JR | Frank Heckenast Jr. |
101 | Forrest Trent |
111 | Max Blair |
114 | Jordan Koehler |
114 | Clayton Bryant |
114E | Evan Koehler |
157 | Mike Marlar |
388 | Jackson Hise |
2025 Dirt Late Model Dream At Eldora Speedway Schedule
(All times local; subject to change)
Wednesday, June 4
- 2025 FloRacing Night In America at Eldora Speedway ($20,000 to win)
Thursday, June 5
Friday, June 6
Saturday, June 7
- 2025 Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway
- Heats
- B-Features
- $100,000 to win
How To Stream The Dirt Late Model Dream At Eldora Speedway
The race is streaming live on FloRacing and the FloSports app. Race replays, highlights and breaking news will be on both platforms.
When Is The Dirt Late Model Dream?
The Dirt Late Model Dream takes place June 5-7. Drivers will run either Thursday or Friday in $30,000-to-win preliminary feature programs; Saturday's 100-lap finale will be preceded by heat and consolations races.
Action begins at Eldora Speedway with the FloRacing Night In America at Eldora Speedway in a $20,000-to-win race on Wednesday night, June 4.
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 $100k+-to-win Late Model feature.
Who Sanctions The Dirt Late Model Dream?
DIRTcar Racing will sanction the 2025 Dirt Late Model Dream.
Who Won Last Year's Dirt Late Model Dream At Eldora Speedway?
Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., who won his third career Dream and second in a row.
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