The best Dirt Late Model drivers converge upon Eldora Speedway for the 56th annual World 100, featuring two nights of preliminary action preceding Saturday’s 100-lap, $100,000-to-win finale for DIRTcar Super Late Models. The three-day event begins with twin 25-lap, $12,000-to-win split-field shows on Thursday-Friday before Saturday’s heat races and consolations precede the 100-lap, $100,000-to-win finale.
Where Is The 2026 World 100 Held?
The 2026 World 100 is held at Eldora Speedway, a high-banked half-mile clay oval in Rossburg, Ohio.
2026 World 100 Weekend Schedule
Wednesday, September 9
9 a.m. - Ticket and pit pass sales begin
Noon - Turn 1 camping load in
2 p.m. - Ballroom opens, buffet begins
3 p.m. - Fan zone vendor load in
4 p.m. - South end vendor load in
5 p.m. - Ticket and pit pass sales end
6 p.m. - Infield hauler parking (optional)
8 p.m. - Ballroom closes
9-11 p.m. - JB Aaron concert (fan zone)
Thursday, September 10
10 a.m. - Ticket and pit pass sales begin
11 a.m. - Pits open
1 p.m. - Grandstands closed and cleared
2 p.m. - All gates, suites and concessions open
2 p.m. - Ballroom opens, buffet begins
2 p.m. - Turn one camping load in
5 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting
6 p.m. - Hot laps
7:30 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
8 p.m. - Ballroom closes
Competition
- Late Model time trials
- Late Model shootout races (12 laps)
- Late Model first feature (25 laps)
- Late Model second feature (25 laps)
‘Saw Crush concert (fan zone)
Friday, September 11
11 a.m. - Ticket office opens (ticket and pit pass sales)
Noon - Pits open
1 p.m. - Grandstands closed and cleared
2 p.m. - All gates, suites and concessions open
2 p.m. - Ballroom opens, buffet begins
2 p.m. - Turn one camping load in
4 p.m. - Larry Moore Memorial (fan zone)
5 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting
6 p.m. - Hot laps
7:30 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
8 p.m. - Ballroom closes
Competition
- Late Model time trials
- Late Model shootout races (12 laps)
- Late Model first feature (25 laps)
- Late Model second feature (25 laps)
Fool House concert (fan zone)
Saturday, September 12
8 a.m. - Ballroom opens, breakfast buffet begins
11 a.m. - Ticket office opens (ticket and pit pass sales)
11 a.m. - Grounds closed and cleared
Noon - All gates, suites and concessions open
1-1:30 p.m. - Miss Eldora photo shoot (Busch Light silo)
1-2:30 p.m. - Dave Argabright interview (ballroom)
2 p.m. - Church service (behind main office)
3:30-4:30 p.m. - Driver autograph session (fan zone)
4:30 p.m. - Public drivers’ meeting (fan zone)
6:30 p.m. - Hot laps
7:15 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
8 p.m. - Ballroom closes
Competition
- Late Model heats (15 laps)
- Late Model consolations (20 laps)
- 56th annual World 100 feature (100 laps)
2026 World 100 Weekend Purse
Thursday-Friday prelims (two features daily, each paying)
1. $12,000
2. $6,000
3. $3,500
4. $2,800
5. $2,500
6. $2,300
7. $2,200
8. $2,100
9. $2,050
10. $2,000
11. $1,600
12. $1,400
13. $1,200
14. $1,100
15. $1,050
16.-26. $1,000
Saturday’s feature event
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. $6,000
18. $5,900
19. $5,800
20. $5,700
21.-28. $5,600
Who Won Last Year's World 100?
Ricky Thornton Jr. of Chandler, Ariz., his first career World 100 and first Eldora crown jewel victory.
Past World 100 Winners
Year: Winner, hometown
2025: Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz.
2024: Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.
2023: Hudson O’Neal, Martinsville, Ind.
2022: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
2021: Brandon Overton, Evans, Ga.; Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
2020: Postponed
2019: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
2018: Tim McCreadie, Watertown, N.Y.
2017: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
2016: Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.
2015: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
2014: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
2013: John Blankenship, Williamson, W.Va.
2012: Brian Birkhofer, Muscatine, Iowa
2011: Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.
2010: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
2009: Bart Hartman, Zanesville, Ohio
2008: Shane Clanton, Locust Grove, Ga.
2007: Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.
2006: Earl Pearson Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.
2005: Dale McDowell, Rossville, Ga.
2004: Chub Frank, Bear Lake, Pa.
2003: Dan Schlieper, Pewaukee, Wis.
2002: Brian Birkhofer, Muscatine, Iowa
2001: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
2000: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
1999: Steve Francis, Ashland, Ky.
1998: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
1997: Donnie Moran, Dresden, Ohio
1996: Donnie Moran, Dresden, Ohio
1995: Jack Boggs, Grayson, Ky.
1994: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
1993: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
1992: Donnie Moran, Frazeysburg, Ohio
1991: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
1990: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
1989: Donnie Moran, Frazeysburg, Ohio
1988: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
1987: Randy Boggs, Grayson, Ky.
1986: Jeff Purvis, Clarksville, Tenn.
1985: Larry Moore, Dayton, Ohio
1984: Jeff Purvis, Clarksville, Tenn.
1983: Jeff Purvis, Clarksville, Tenn.
1982: Mike Duvall, Gaffney, S.C.
1981: Larry Moore, Dayton, Ohio
1980: Charlie Swartz, Lucasville, Ohio
1979: Larry Moore, Dayton, Ohio
1978: Ken Walton, Viola, Iowa
1977: Doug Kenimer, Dalton, Ga.
1976: Charlie Hughes, Dalton, Ga.
1975: Joe Merryfield, Des Moines, Iowa
1974: Ed Sanger, Waterloo, Iowa
1973: Floyd Gilbert, Lockland, Ohio
1972: Verlin Eaker, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1971: Bruce Gould, Milford, Ohio
2026 World 100 Weekend Tickets
Thursday, September 10
One-day general admission (14-and-up): $35
One-day child general admission (13 and under): free
One-day child reserved (13-and-under): $20
Reserved seating: Additional $5 for adults
One-day all access pit pass (all ages): $50
Three-day all access pit pass (all ages): $165
Friday, September 11
One-day general admission (14-and-up): $35
One-day child general admission (13-and-under): free
One-day child reserved (13-and-under): $20
Reserved seating: Additional $5 for adults
One-day all access pit pass (all ages): $50
Two-day all access pit pass (all ages): $115
Saturday, September 12
One-day general admission (14-and-up): $50
One-day child general admission (13-and-under): free
One-day child reserved (13-and-under): $20
Reserved seating: Additional $5 for adults
One-day all access pit pass (all ages): $65
2026 World 100 Weekend Camping
Primitive camping: $95 for the week (Sept. 6-Sept. 12)
Online reservations: eldoraspeedway.showare.com
More information: eldoraspeedway.com/camping/campground-maps
Camping questions, call: (937) 338-3815
2026 World 100 Notes
- Bobby Pierce has 14 career Eldora specials dating back to 2014, including June’s Dirt Late Model Dream XXXII, combining to collect more than $500,000 over that span.
- Jonathan Davenport has 11 career Eldora Crown jewel victories, including five World 100 globe trophies (2015, ’17, ’19, ’21-’22).
- Ricky Thornton Jr. won last year’s $72,000 World 100 finale for his first career Eldora crown jewel.
- Nick Hoffman won June’s $20,000 FloRacing Night in America Series warmup prior to Dream XXXII action.
- Josh Rice earned a $30,000 Dream prelim victory last year at Eldora.
- Hudson O’Neal has eight major wins since 2019 there, including 2023’s World 100, worth more than $130,000.
How To Watch The 2026 World 100
Streaming: Watch the 2026 World 100 on FloRacing. SIGN UP HERE
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Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio, Samsung and LG TVs.
On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android.