2026 Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway

Dirt Late Model Dream At Eldora Speedway Schedule 2026

Dirt Late Model Dream At Eldora Speedway Schedule 2026

The 32nd Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway begins this week. Here's the schedule of events for the "crown jewel" of dirt late model racing.

Jun 1, 2026 by Tobias Linkin
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One of dirt late model’s premier races returns this week with the 32nd Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway.

The track, which is widely recognized as “the world’s greatest dirt track,” will host the top dirt late model racers from June 3-6 in Rossburg, Ohio. The field is headlined by four-time Eldora Dream winner Jonathan Davenport, who’s coming off three consecutive wins at El Dora Speedway dating back to 2023.

Competition begins this week on Wednesday, June 3, with FloRacing Night in America and culminates with a $100,000 prize for the winner at El Dora Speedway on June 6. 

Here is the schedule of events for the action-packed week at one of the crown jewels of dirt late model racing.

2026 Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway Schedule

(All times Eastern; subject to change)

Tuesday, June 2

  • 9 a.m. - Ticket office opens (Gate 3 ticket and pit pass sales)
  • Noon - Turn one camping opens
  • 5 p.m. - Pit pass sales (Gate 4)
  • 5 p.m. - Vendor unload (vendor row)
  • 6 p.m. - Hauler parking (infield)
  • 6:30 p.m. - Vendor unload (fan zone)

Wednesday, June 3

  • 9 a.m. - Ticket office opens (ticket and pit pass sales)
  • 10 a.m. - Pits open
  • 11 a.m. - Tech and registration begins
  • Noon - Gates open for hillside seating
  • 1 p.m. - Grounds cleared and secured
  • 2 p.m. - All gates, suites and concessions open
  • 2 p.m. - Turn one camping opens
  • 2 p.m. - Ballroom opens
  • 5 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting (infield)
  • 6 p.m. - Hot laps
  • 7:30 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
  • 8 p.m. - Ballroom closes

Competition

- Late Model time trials

- Late Model heats (10 laps)

- Late Model consolations (12 laps)

- Late Model feature (50 laps)

Thursday, June 4

  • 11 a.m. - Ticket office opens (ticket and pit pass sales)
  • Noon - Pits open
  • 1 p.m. - Grounds cleared and secured
  • 2 p.m. - All gates, suites and concessions open
  • 2 p.m. - Turn one camping opens
  • 2 p.m. - Ballroom opens
  • 2:30 p.m. - Tech and registration (new entrants)
  • 3 p.m. - Ballroom dinner buffet begins
  • 5:30 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting (infield)
  • 6 p.m. - Ballroom dinner buffet ends
  • 6:30 p.m. - Hot laps
  • 8 p.m. - Ballroom closes
  • 8 p.m. - Opening ceremonies

Competition

- Late Model time trials

- Late Model heats (10 laps)

- Late Model consolations (12 laps)

- Late Model feature (50 laps)

Following last checkered flag: Live music (fan zone)

Friday, June 5

  • 11 a.m. - Ticket office opens (ticket and pit pass sales)
  • Noon - Pits open
  • 1 p.m. - Grounds cleared and secured
  • 2 p.m. - All gates, suites and concessions open
  • 2 p.m. - Turn one camping opens
  • 2 p.m. - Ballroom opens
  • 2:30 p.m. - Tech and registration (new entrants)
  • 3 p.m. - Ballroom dinner buffet begins
  • 5:30 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting (infield)
  • 6 p.m. - Ballroom dinner buffet ends
  • 6:30 p.m. - Hot laps
  • 8 p.m. - Ballroom closes
  • 8 p.m. - Opening ceremonies

Competition

- Late Model time trials

- Late Model heats (10 laps)

- Late Model consolations (12 laps)

- Late Model feature (50 laps)

Following last checkered flag: Live music (fan zone)

Saturday, June 6

  • 8 a.m. - Ballroom opens, breakfast buffet begins
  • 11 a.m. - Ticket office opens (ticket and pit pass sales)
  • 11 a.m. - Grounds cleared and secured
  • 11 a.m. - Ballroom breakfast buffet ends
  • Noon - All gates, suites and concessions open
  • Noon - Turn one camping opens
  • 1 p.m. - Outreach service (white tent behind main office)
  • 3:30 p.m. - Driver autograph session (fan zone)
  • 4:30 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting (fan zone)
  • 6:30 p.m. - Hot laps
  • 7 p.m. - Ballroom closes
  • 7 p.m. - Opening ceremonies

Competition

- Late Model heats (15 laps)

- Late Model consolations (20 laps)

- Dream XXXII feature (100 laps)

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