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 Entry List At Eldora Speedway

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

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