Ricky Thornton Jr. Says Eldora Speedway Track Record May Be Within Reach
Ricky Thornton Jr. Says Eldora Speedway Track Record May Be Within Reach
Rainy conditions from Thursday's weather could promote faster races during Friday's schedule at Dirt Late Model Dream XXXI.
This week’s Dirt Late Model feature continues at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, where the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway has been taking shape since Wednesday’s opening FloRacing Night in America.
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Eldora Speedway faced some setbacks in scheduling due to inclement weather on Thursday, causing the feature race to be pushed to Friday and the remainder of Friday’s schedule to be pushed ahead to 5:30 p.m. ET.
While the slick track conditions remain a potential hazard, they could also lead to a track record berth, according to No. 20RT driver Ricky Thornton Jr.
“I think it’s going to be fast for a while, hopefully it doesn’t get rough or anything like that,” says Thornton.
“I would say it will probably be close to track record speed tonight, but let’s kind of wait and see how it goes.”
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The current all-time record for Eldora Speedway is 12.599 seconds, set by David Gravel in September of 2020. The fastest time at a Dirt Late Model Dream race was recorded by Jared Landers in 2011 at 14.922 seconds.
Thursday's top qualifying time came in at 15.114 seconds by Bobby Pierce and the top LCS time was stamped at 15.044 seconds by Drake Troutman.
Fans can stream all of the action live at Eldora Speedway on FloRacing, with live updates for Friday's races found here.
Friday Dirt Late Model Dream Schedule
Times Listed Are Eastern Standard Time (EST)
5:30 p.m.: Hot laps followed by time trials
8 p.m.: Opening ceremonies
Competition
- Late Model heats (10 laps)
- Late Model consolations (12 laps)
- Late Model Friday feature (50 laps)
- Late Model Thursday feature (50 laps)
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)
- Feature Race RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY
Friday, June 6
- 2025 Dirt Late Model Dream Preliminary Night 2 ($30,000 to win)
- 5:30 p.m. ET - Hot Laps
- Racing
- Thursday Feature Race
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 began 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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