The Dirt Late Model Dream makes its highly anticipated return to Eldora Speedway this week for the 31st rendition, and the stakes are high for those seeking crucial victory and a healthy paycheck.  

Eldora Speedway will host the Dirt Late Model Dream from Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 7, and will also feature FloRacing Night in America on Wednesday, June 4 to get the weekend rolling. With a current roster filled with 96 of the best dirt racers in the nation, Thursday and Friday will see them in action in split preliminary races to determine Saturday’s heat races.

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Todd Turner, managing editor of DirtonDirt, believes there's no better place to see a weekend of racing than the iconic Eldora Speedway, and this year’s race is out to be historic in its own way. 

"The track has that amazing mix of history, Americana, competition, action and sheer excitement that often puts it atop the list of dirt tracks nationally," says Turner. "It's a special place for fans to visit and special place for drivers to win — you don't forget your first visit and drivers definitely don't forget their first victories."

As the Dirt Late Model Dream returns to Eldora, all the action will be streaming live on FloRacing and the FloSports app for those who can't witness the magic in person.

Dream Week At Eldora Speedway Pays Largest Purse In Late Model

The Dirt Late Model Dream has consistently been known for having one of the biggest purses in dirt late model racing, especially with its $100,000 winning prize. This year, however, may just be the largest combined purse it’s seen.

Including the FloRacing Night in America, the total payout for the Dirt Late Model Dream hovers around $700,000, accounting for all preliminary and heat races as well as the final, to be the largest sum the event has ever seen. 

Here’s the full breakdown of how much drivers will earn for their placement in each race:   

Dirt Late Model Dream Purse

Wednesday FloRacing Night in America

1. $20,000

2. $10,000

3. $5,000

4. $4,000

5. $3,000

6. $2,750

7. $2,500

8. $2,300

9. $2,200

10. $2,000

11. $1,500

12. $1,250

13. $1,100

14. $1,050

15.-24. $1,000

Thursday-Friday Prelims

1. $30,000

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.-26. $2,000

Saturday’s 100-Lapper

1. $100,000

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

Remembering Scott Bloomquist

Arguably one of the best dirt drivers to be featured at Eldora Speedway, Scott Bloomquist’s name will be missing from the starting roster this year following his passing in August of 2024. 

Bloomquist had the most wins in Dirt Late Model Dream with eight titles, his first one coming in just the second year of the event in 1995 and his last one coming in 2018. Bloomquist suffered a crash and was unable to finish in last year’s race. 

Turner says Bloomquist's legacy is intertwined with Eldora Speedway itself. 

"The race's oldest winner at 54 tops virtually every stat in race history — victories, earnings, laps led and more — setting a standard that likely will never be surpassed," says Turner.

The entire racing community has since acknowledged Bloomquist’s achievements and what he provided to the sport, and there will surely be recognition at this year’s Dirt Late Model Dream to remember Bloomquist’s passion. 

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Jonathan Davenport Looks To Make History

Jonathan Davenport enters this year’s race having won both the 2023 and 2024 Dirt Late Model Dream, and could very well see a third consecutive win.

Having three wins already under his belt, Davenport has the second-most first place finishes behind Bloomquist. Within his last seven races, Davenport has yet to dip below the top five, most recently landing second at Lucas Oil Speedway last month. 

If Davenport reaches the top of the podium this weekend, he would be the first to ever win three consecutive Dirt Late Model Dream races. Brandon Overton nearly secured it with two consecutive titles in 2021 and 2022, but Davenport cut that dream short. 

But there's still a chance for anyone to cross that finish line first, and Turner says it could ultimately come down to Davenport and comptetitor Bobby Pierce. 

"What stands between J.D. and the three-peat is nearly 100 other drivers, most prominently Bobby Pierce. Pierce won last year's other 100-lappers at Eldora — the World 100 and Dirt Track World Championship — and is gunning for his first Dream. A Davenport-Pierce showdown is a definite possibility," says Turner. 

Here's the full list of previous Dirt Late Model Dream winners:

Dirt Late Model Dream Winners

Year: Winner, hometown

2024: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.

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.

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

• 2025 Dirt Late Model Dream Preliminary Night 1 ($30,000 to win)

Friday, June 6

• 2025 Dirt Late Model Dream Preliminary Night 2 ($30,000 to win)

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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