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  Digital Photos of Eldora Speedway
The pits at the USAC 4 Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway 9-25-99.
View of the pits from the roof at the USAC 4 Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway 9-25-99.
The King of Eldora imitates one of the new "Earl Baltes Bobbleheads" which were circulating around the race track during WORLD 100 weekend in 2003.
www.stevehardin.com /htm/eldora.htm   (2573 words)

  
 Eldora Speedway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eldora Speedway, also known as The Big E, is located near Rossburg, Ohio.
Eldora is a half-mile clay oval with an estimated seating capacity of nearly 20,000.
NASCAR driver Tony Stewart purchased the speedway in late 2004 from Earl Baltes, who built the speedway from the ground up in 1954.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eldora_Speedway   (252 words)

  
 Answer this...: Eldora Speedway
Eldora Speedway Pageant is this Thursday at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
Eldora Speedway contest will be contested Thursday, June 8 in the Eldora Ballroom, located just outside of turn four on the massive Eldora grounds.
Eldora Speedway's first obligation will be to reign over Friday and Saturday's lucrative Dirt Late Model Dream, where the leading drivers from across the country join to compete for the rich $100,000 payoff at the completion of the 100 lap main event.
drinkthis.typepad.com /answer_this/eldora_speedway/index.html   (810 words)

  
 Tony Stewart Purchases Eldora Speedway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Known as "Auto Racing's Showcase since 1954" thanks in large part to Baltes' vision and hands-on management, Eldora is a half-mile clay oval with an estimated seating capacity of nearly 20,000 that features some of the most prominent racing divisions in the country.
"Eldora was a premiere racing facility long before I started racing there in 1991, and it's our goal to build on the tradition Earl and his wife Berneice started back in 1954," said Stewart, whose new role as a track owner augments his team ownership in the World of Outlaws and USAC racing series.
Boos is a familiar face at Eldora, having worked with Baltes for over 10 years on the promotional and operational front handling a broad scope of activities from event scheduling and planning to statistics keeping and public relations.
insiderracingnews.com /PR2004/112104c.html   (746 words)

  
 Eldora's Golden Anniversary
The track was built near the Eldora Ballroom, which is located on the track grounds and still serves as the banquet hall for the season-ending gala.
Eldora Speedway and Earl Baltes have walked a path of success together, each guiding the other in many respects.
Eldora Speedway stands as the testament to the value of hard work, long hours and giving the people what the people want--drivers and spectators alike.
www.circletrack.com /thehistoryof/139_0310_eld/index.html   (730 words)

  
 Tony Stewart's Field of Dreams
Tony Stewart purchased Eldora Speedway from Earl Baltes last year and was in attendance at a recent tribute to Baltes.
After a half century of owning the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, the Baltes' sold the half-mile dirt track to Stewart last year.
"Eldora was a premier racing facility long before I started racing there in 1991, and it's our goal to build on the tradition Earl and his wife Berniece started back in 1954," said Stewart.
www.stockcarracing.com /web/scrp_0504w_stewart   (754 words)

  
 Racing Guide - Communities - Palladium-Item - www.pal-item.com
In April, Baltes finally cut off entries for the Eldora Million, which is being run in place of The Dream this year.
ROSSBURG, Ohio — He’s the Earl of Eldora.
The Earl of Eldora: Earl Baltes, who is 80 years old, continues to help prepare the track at Eldora Speedway.
www.pal-item.com /communities/racing/eldora.html   (688 words)

  
 NASCAR.COM - Road Race: Eldora - Aug 5, 2005
Tony Stewart purchased Eldora Speedway in 2004 from the Baltes family, which had owned it since its inception in the early 1950s.
Eldora has a busy weekend: World of Outlaws on Friday night and a big USAC sprint feature Saturday.
Eldora's an intriguing mix of smells: methanol, track dust, stale beer, cheap perfume and a hint of manure.
www.nascar.com /2005/news/features/insiders_view/08/05/eldora.speedway   (1086 words)

  
 ElDora Speedway Info & Results
The gala affair will be held in the Eldora Ballroom, located on the grounds of the speedway, with the doors opening at 11:00, followed by a bountiful meal at 12:15 and then the awards.
In typical Eldora fashion, it will be a busy afternoon as the Big E officials have joined forces with the Sunoco sponsored American Late Model Series (ALMS) and the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Tour, two intricate players in the successful 2006 season, to present three banquets in one.
Tickets for the event, priced at $23.00 per person, are available by contacting the speedway office at (937) 338-3815 or by writing to 13929 SR 118 in New Weston, OH 45348.
www.racestarpublications.com /eldora.html   (270 words)

  
 A Little Respect For Eldora Speedway Goes A Long Way - Sprint - Dirt MotorSports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Under Stewart’s ownership and the highly respected crew he put in place to continue the Eldora tradition, a new generation of racers will be seeking to put their names alongside the legends when the Mean 15 racers from the World of Outlaws invade the storied facility beginning Friday for a two-day event presented by McDonald’s.
Among those drivers who will roll onto the Eldora clay for the first time in their careers is Justin Henderson, a racer who has had success at another storied dirt track, Knoxville Raceway.
Carlson, of Linden, Ind., also is racing at Eldora for the first time in a few seasons and knows experience will be a factor in the event this weekend.
www.dirtmotorsports.com /sprint/docs_details.php?DocID=348   (2601 words)

  
 iLikeRacing.com » Open Wheel Racing News And Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
OSSBURG, OH (April 10): Eldora Speedway's victory lane will soon be taking on an improved appearance, with the addition of trophy queens, and in keeping with the Eldora tradition of doing things in a spectacular manner, track owner and defending NASCAR Nextel Cup champion, Tony Stewart has announced that the girl chosen as Ms.
Eldora Speedway contest will be staged Thursday evening, June 8 in the Eldora Ballroom.
Two girls will be chosen to represent Eldora Speedway for one calendar year, in their major events, and at selected off-track events.
ilikeracing.com /track_news/huge_incentives_for_ms_eldora_speedway_20060410.html   (350 words)

  
 Pit Gate - Eldora Speedway Update
GM is the Official pace truck and car of Eldora Speedway and will provide a car and truck for every race.
A sewer system will be installed from New Weston to Eldora and the restrooms and concession stands will be updated and more will be added to ease the congestion at the two that are in place now.
I will have further updates about Eldora as they come in and promise from this point forward what you hear from me will not be rumor but will be truth!.
www.pitgate.com /content/view/74/2   (724 words)

  
 Eldora Speedway
Rossburg,Oh (Oct 8) Heavy Rains which moved into Ohio on Friday after noon,along with the forecast for continued rains for the balance of the weekend forced a postponement of the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) Fall Nationals slated for Saturday and Sunday (Oct 9 and 10) at Eldora Speedway.
Due to the multitude of special events already in place at speedways throughout the Midwest in coming weeks, Eldora promoter Earl Baltes and UMP President Bob Memmer have opted to carry the race over until April of 2000.
The postponement has brought to a close the 1999 auto racing season at Eldora Speedway.
members.tripod.com /cooldirt/eldora_speedway.htm   (101 words)

  
 :: View topic - Tony Stewart has purchased Eldora Speedway
Kemp comes to Eldora after having served as an owner, Promoter and General Manager of several race tracks dating back to 1980.
Boos is a familiar face at Eldora; having worked with Baltes for over 10 years on the promotional and operational front - handling a broad scope of activities from event scheduling and planning to statistical records and public relations.
"The history of Eldora Speedway is alive and well and no one wants to see this race track flourish more than me. Everyone can rest, assured that Eldora is in good hands".
www.seanmoran.net /forum/viewtopic.php?t=90   (817 words)

  
 Rick Schwallie Photography
This is the first set of photos from the 10th Annual Dream race at Eldora Speedway.
This is the second set of photos from the 10th Annual Dream race at Eldora Speedway.
This is the third set of photos from the 10th Annual Dream race at Eldora Speedway.
www.rickschwalliephotos.com /2004thumb5.htm   (292 words)

  
 Eldora Speedway - USAC Sprints Mopar Thunder 8-6-2005 Photo Gallery by GreggObst at pbase.com
Eldora Speedway - USAC 4-Crown Nationals 9-24-2005
Eldora Speedway - USAC Sprints Mopar Thunder 8-6-2005
Photos I shot during the USAC wingless 410 Sprint Mopar Thunder race at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Saturday, August 6th, 2005.
www.pbase.com /greggobst/eldora20050806   (204 words)

  
 Eldora Speedway Details - Sprint Race Events - Dirt MotorSports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
It was his second win at Eldora, as he scored a win at the legendary track in 2002.
Solwold knows how tough Eldora is on cars as well as drivers, and despite being disappointed that he did not win he knew he gained more valuable experience and precious seat-time at the intimidating track.
Eldora Speedway is a high-banked 1/2-mile oval where Dollansky holds the track record at 12.707 seconds.
www.dirtmotorsports.com /sprint/raceEvents_details.php?RaceEventID=220   (4082 words)

  
 Motorsport.com: News channel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
For some NASCAR drivers, the June 8 Nextel Prelude to the Dream on Eldora's clay surface will be a return to their roots.
Stewart, a multi-time race winner at the legendary Eldora Speedway, will headline the list of entrants on June 8.
The Nextel Prelude event for Fastrak will be a non-points event, but Lester and his staff have indicated that the legacy of competing at Eldora has prompted immense interest from within the Fastrak membership.
www.motorsport.com /news/article.asp?ID=182529&FS=   (485 words)

  
 Mopar - Original Equipment Parts and Accessories
The World of Outlaws Series' return to Ohio's Eldora Speedway was a success for Team Mopar, as Danny Lasoski and Sammy Swindell both posted successful outings.
Friday night was also special for Team Mopar owner Tony Stewart, as the event marked his first as the owner of Eldora Speedway.
Sammy Swindell is shown above in the aftermath of his win in the preliminary race at Eldora Speedway on Friday night.
www.mopar.com /speed/news1227.htm   (350 words)

  
 Speedway Star "NEWS"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Of that amount, $50,000 has been earmarked for the victor, and in keeping pace with the successful formula of the Mopar Million, the payoff will be generously spread throughout the starting field, with last place in the 40-lap chase guaranteed a minimum of $2,000.
Echoed Eldora's Earl Baltes, "USAC and non-winged Sprint racing has always been an important ingredient of Eldora's success, and now with Mopar joining in, we are definitely eager to step up to the plate and create an annual 'payday' for the non-wingers".
USAC officials are working with the Eldora staff to assure that the Mopar Thunder will become a National Sprint event.
www.speedwaystar.com /release.asp?NewsId=9946   (372 words)

  
 Eldora Speedway
Gates are scheduled to open for the Mopar Thunder @ the USAC 4-Crown Nationals event at Eldora Speedway at 3 p.m.
Bobby Labonte will be competing in the Nextel Prelude at Eldora Speedway on Wednesday September 6th for a charity event to benefit the Victory Junction Camp.
The Nextel Prelude event at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway will be a complete racing program consisting of hot laps, qualifying, heat races and a feature event.
www.racereview.com /oh-eldora.htm   (2056 words)

  
 Mopar - Original Equipment Parts and Accessories
Eldora Speedway and Mopar have unveiled the second largest payoff in non-winged racing history.
Race fans will also be able to purchase tickets at Eldora Speedway daily, from 9 a.m.
For more information regarding Eldora Speedway, the Mopar Thunder at the USAC 4-Crown Nationals event, USAC Racing or The Outdoor Channel, log on to eldoraspeedway.com, usacracing.com, or outdoorchannel.com.
www.mopar.com /speed/news1520.htm   (412 words)

  
 Eldora Speedway
Eldora promoter Larry Kemp explains, “we have been overwhelmed with the enthusiastic response and are looking forward to an action-packed evening with plenty for the fans to enjoy.
Established in 1995 by former Eldora owner Earl Baltes and the late Roger Holdeman of Winchester Speedway, Border Wars was created to commemorate the rich history of USAC racing along the Ohio/Indiana borderline by showcasing two speedways and running back-to-back race meets with cumulative points rewarded to crown a champion.
But, with his purchase of Ohio’s legendary Eldora Speedway, he now encounters the new world of race track ownership, and the 2002 NASCAR champion is anxious and ready to get the feel.
www.totallyracingpitstop.com /eldora_speedway.htm   (16377 words)

  
 Dirtfans.com - Billy Moyer
Billy Moyer at Eldora Speedway in 1994 before the Nightmare.
Billy Moyer at the Dream Eldora Speedway in 2003.
Billy Moyer at the World 100 Eldora Speedway in 2003.
www.dirtfans.com /BillyMoyer.html   (95 words)

  
 ARCAracing.com - The Official Website of ARCA - ARCA Truckers Do the Dirt! Eldora Speedway's Next!!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Nationally-recognized Eldora Speedway, arguably the most famous dirt-track oval on planet earth, is next up on the 2006 ALWTS tour.
While the honor of racing on Eldora’s storied, hallowed grounds is a rock-solid serious attention getter, the dirt track experience for the ARCA Lincoln Welders Trucks Series competitors is certainly nothing out of the ordinary.
First-up the grand-daddy of them all – Eldora Speedway where the very best dirt-track truckers will do their very best to etch their names into the prestigious history books as a winner at Eldora Speedway.
arcaracing.cmagic.com /content/view/3198/2   (1610 words)

  
 Wayne County Speedway Orrville Ohio - News
The program features considerable footage shot at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH in addition to on-air commentary from local resident Doc Lehman who appears in the documentary and served as a consultant to CNN producers.
The sport boasts 800 dirt tracks in 49 states, with Eldora Speedway being recognized as one of the premier tracks in the country.
With the eyes of the racing world on Eldora Speedway’s World 100, viewers learn whether Richards, the 17-year-old phenom, will qualify for his first World 100 competition; whether Bloomquist, celebrating his 25th year in dirt track racing, will win his fourth championship at Eldora; or whether “Chubzilla” can repeat his 2004 first-place success.
www.waynecountyspeedway.com /news/newsfile.php?id=95   (624 words)

  
 info on eldora speedway - TrackForums
Cherokee Super Speedway This forum is for subjects related to Cherokee Super Speedway, located in Gaffney, SC.
Best seats at eldora are in turns 3 and 4.
You going to have to drive a ways for a hotel, eldora is in the middle of a corn field, just afew crossroad towns around.
www.trackforums.com /forum/showthread.php?p=483896#post483896   (236 words)

  
 Eldora Speedway - USAC 4-Crown Nationals 9-24-2005 Photo Gallery by GreggObst at pbase.com
Eldora Speedway - USAC 4-Crown Nationals 9-24-2005 Photo Gallery by GreggObst at pbase.com
Eldora Speedway - USAC Sprints Mopar Thunder 8-6-2005
Photos I shot during action at the USAC 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Saturday, September 24th, 2005.
www.pbase.com /greggobst/eldora20050924   (293 words)

  
 $266,250 Purse For Mopar Thunder - MidgetMadness.com Info Center
ROSSBURG, Ohio -- This year's "4-Crown Nationals" at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio marks the 25th anniversary of the storied event and Eldora Speedway and Mopar have combined to make this one special - to the tune of $266,250 in purses and $125,000 in bonuses!
Race fans will also be able to purchase tickets at Eldora Speedway daily from 9 to 5 p.m.
For more information regarding Eldora Speedway, Mopar, the Mopar Thunder @ the USAC 4-Crown Nationals event, USAC Racing or The Outdoor Channel, log on to www.eldoraspeedway.com, www.mopar.com, www.moparspeed.com, www.usacracing.com or www.outdoorchannel.com.
www.midgetmadness.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=8611   (653 words)

  
 iLikeRacing.com » Open Wheel Racing News And Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Motorsports pageant contestant, announced today that Eldora Speedway would be her title sponsor for the pageant at the Motorsports Expo presented by VP Racing Fuels, January 13-15 in Fort Washington, Pa.
Eldora Speedway, located in Rossburg, Ohio, was built in 1954 by Earl Baltes and recently purchased in 2004 by reigning NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion, Tony Stewart.
Stephens, a former Indianapolis Colts cheerleader, is excited to represent Eldora Speedway in the pageant.
ilikeracing.com /special_event_news/eldora_speedway_to_sponsor_stephens_in_ms_20060105.html   (380 words)

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