The 45th Dirt Track World Championship at Eldora Speedway (DTWC) is set to roar into action from Thursday, Oct. 16 to Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Rossburg, Ohio. 

This annual spectacle draws the elite of dirt late model racing from across the nation, and sometimes beyond, to compete on Eldora’s high-banked, half-mile clay oval.

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Thursday’s showdown kicks off with a $1,000-to-win feature, then builds through qualifying, heat, and consolation rounds, culminating Saturday with the $100,000-to-win championship for late models. 

On Friday, a $5,000-to-win main event for the Modifieds joins in, alongside preliminary rounds in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Steel Block Late Model Series. 

For fans, gates open at 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday to begin the full slate of racing but those unable to attend in person will can watch live with a FloRacing subscription. See the full Dirt Track World Championship at Eldora Speedway 2025 event schedule below.

Dirt Track World Championship at Eldora Speedway 2025 Schedule

The order of events is tentative and subject to change.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pit Pass Upgrade Station opens (shed located outside of turn 4)
• 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Turn One South End Camping Opens
• 12:00 PM Camping Opens – Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, Eldora Village
• 4:00 PM South End Vendor Trailers park
• 5:00 PM Fan Zone Vendor Trailers park

Thursday, Oct. 16

• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Showers open (front of Lot 2)
• 9:00 AM Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
• 9:00 AM Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
• 9:00 AM Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
• 9:00 AM Pit Pass Upgrade Station opens (shed located outside of turn 4)
• 12:00 PM Turn 3 Pit Gate opens
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Modified & Stock Car Tech Inspection
• 2:00 PM Gates open – fans proceed to holding areas (no chairs on hillsides until instructed by Eldora Officials)
• 3:00 PM Grandstand Cleared and Secured for Grand Opening
• 4:00 PM Grand Opening – all admission gates open
• 4:30 PM ADA Parking Opens
• 6:00 PM Hot Laps
  • Super Stock Timed Hot Laps
  • Modified Timed Hot Laps
• 7:50 PM Opening Ceremonies
  • Super Stock Heat Races
  • Modified Heat Races
  • Super Stock B-Main
  • Modified B-Mains
  • Super Stock A-Main
  • Super Stock Victory Lane

Friday, Oct. 17

• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Showers open (front of Lot 2)
• 9:00 AM Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
• 9:00 AM Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
• 9:00 AM Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
• 9:00 AM Pit Pass Upgrade Station opens (shed located outside of turn 4)
• 11:00 AM Turn 3 Pit Gate opens
• 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM LOLMDS & Steel Block Tech
• 11:00 AM South End Vendor Load-In
• 12:00 PM Fan Zone Vendor Load-In
• 3:30 PM ADA Parking Opens
• 4:00 PM Grand Opening – all admission gates open
• 4:15 PM LOLMDS Driver Meeting
• 5:00 PM Hot Laps
  • Steel Block Hot Laps
  • LOLMDS Hot Laps
  • Steel Block Time Trials
  • LOLMDS Time Trials
  • Modified A-Main Hot Laps
• 7:50 PM Opening Ceremonies
  • LOLMDS Heat Races
  • Steel Block Heat Races
  • Modified A-Main
  • Modified Victory Lane
  • Steel Block B-Mains

Saturday, Oct. 18

• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Showers open (front of Lot 2)
• 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Breakfast in Eldora Ballroom
• 10:00 AM ADA Parking Opens
• 11:00 AM Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
• 11:00 AM Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
• 11:00 AM Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
• 11:00 AM Pit Pass Upgrade Station opens (shed located outside of turn 4)
• 12:00 PM Turn 3 Pit Gate opens
• 12:00 PM Grand Opening – all admission gates open
• 2:00 PM Dirt Racing Outreach Chapel Service (Fan Zone Barn)
• 4:00 PM DTWC Autograph Session (Fan Zone Barn)
• 5:15 PM Drivers Meeting at Victory Stage
• 6:00 PM Hot Laps
  • LOLMDS B-Main Hot Laps
  • Steel Block A-Main Hot Laps
• 6:30 PM Opening Ceremonies
  • LOLMDS B-Mains
  • LOLMDS A-Main Hot Laps
  • LOLMDS Jim Dunn Feature
  • LOLMDS A-Main
  • LOLMDS Victory Lane and Championship Presentation
  • Steel Blocks A-Main (or after LOLMDS A-Main hot laps)
  • Steel Block Victory Lane

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What is the Payout for the Dirt Track World Championship?

The DTWC payout ranges from $1,000 to $100,000. The competition will culminate in a championship race on Saturday night, Oct. 18 where first place will take home the $100,000 prize. 

Where is the Dirt Track World Championship?

The Dirt Track World Championship takes place at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Built in 1954, Eldora is an oval shaped, clay track that is one-half mile in length. The venue seats 22,886 fans, though Eldora includes a hillside where spectators can bring chairs further extending the capacity.

Where Is Eldora Speedway?

Eldora Speedway is in Rossburg, Ohio.

How Big Is Eldora Speedway?

Eldora Speedway is one-half mile in length.

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