Dirt Million

[Hoosier_Dirt]

Is it me or does the Dirt Million not seem as popular this year?

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Is it me or does the Dirt Million not seem as popular this year?

I think the hype wore off.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Not to be mean. I think it's a cool event; but I've got a few friends calling it the "Phoney Million" and "FAKE MILLION" .

Wonder if Madden will win this race too. 4 weeks in a row on this streak would be impressive for any type of motorsports.

[Hoosier_Dirt]

Madden is definitely on a roll.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Not to be mean. I think it's a cool event; but I've got a few friends calling it the "Phoney Million" and "FAKE MILLION" .

Wonder if Madden will win this race too. 4 weeks in a row on this streak would be impressive for any type of motorsports.

Maddens car is currently much better than the competition. He has to be the favorite.

[3 wide]

Need to send in some money so they can pay out a big purse then the hype will pick up at your expense.

[#FALSuperman]

I went on record before the 1st one last year stating the biggest purse would be year one, and any years after would continue to drop in donations/interest.

[TS FAN]

Madden and Bloomer in far superior cars. Evident. Some bad luck is about the only that may beat them.

[highgroove]

I think cody's busy with team bloomquist

[Mams]

Regardless of the name will still be largest winner’s payout of the year.

[dirt crow]

Came last year. Coming this year. I support Cody in what he’s trying to do. But the race name has gotta change. It’s really false advertising.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

We will be there again this year- ( Wednesday afternoon)
The weather is looking fantastic! 🏁🏁

[i-pod]

Had a great time last year! My dad and I are making the trip down from Michigan Friday morning.

[TS FAN]

Not to be mean. I think it's a cool event; but I've got a few friends calling it the "Phoney Million" and "FAKE MILLION" .

Wonder if Madden will win this race too. 4 weeks in a row on this streak would be impressive for any type of motorsports.

I think the hype wore off but accomplished its purpose. Attention getter at the highest> I don't think any of us thought it would pay that after seeing the guide lines. But is still a big deal.

Answer the question on Madden winning. Most likely if the Bloomer cars run good there. There is always a chance they won't be quite as dominate. If i remember, Bloomers car was not dominate last year like it is at most tracks. I think what Madden has done shows what good drivers can do with great cars. However, I hope this race is a little more entertaining up front.

[Madcat]

We will be there mid day Thursday, working on the local #36 car of Matt Irey. We are camping in the pits and will be around his hauler all weekend. His race shop is just a few miles up the road so probably end up there as well throughout the weekend.

Stop by and say "Hello"!

[JabberJaws83]

If the race had a different name, I don't think people would care as much about the hype for it. And it should have a different name.

[kazual]

The drivers and race teams know the story and so do the fans about the name. Big deal,,,,,

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

The drivers and race teams know the story and so do the fans about the name. Big deal,,,,,

From a fan standpoint, there was a lot of confusion last year. Now, I think most understand the misdirection.

[Mason87]

I had no confusion at all, all it takes is knowing how to read and comprehend what was read.

[JabberJaws83]

I had no confusion at all, all it takes is knowing how to read and comprehend what was read.

I agree, but it’s still a stupid name.

[Dlmfan123]

The drivers and race teams know the story and so do the fans about the name. Big deal,,,,,❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️

[Mams]

My post #10 may be incorrect depending on the total purse. I wasn’t aware the winner’s share has been reduced from 50% to 30%.

[Mason87]

The name didn't bother me the first race since it had a chance to reach a million but obviously it will never see that. It doesn't bother me now either but it could use a different name now.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

I had no confusion at all, all it takes is knowing how to read and comprehend what was read.

Yes, if you took the time to research. A casual fan saw a "million dollar race" on the Lucas schedule and thought it was the second coming of Earl Baltes's show.

[GEAR_HEAD]

Yes, if you took the time to research. A casual fan saw a "million dollar race" on the Lucas schedule and thought it was the second coming of Earl Baltes's show.

A casual fan probably would have never heard of Earl's Million or remembered it. Would that same casual fan see the Dirt Track World Championship on the schedule and expect to see several different countries represented there?

[Mason87]

Exactly gear head, you gotta few on here that thinks eldora is the greatest thing ever and if some tries to do something for the sport they gotta trash it because it's not as good or ever will be eldora.

[Jking24]

No matter how you look at it it's a pretty stout purse thats not just top heavy it pays pretty good though the field all three nights

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

A casual fan probably would have never heard of Earl's Million or remembered it. Would that same casual fan see the Dirt Track World Championship on the schedule and expect to see several different countries represented there?

Maybe a 15 year old casual fan. Never heard of the biggest deal in the history of dirt late model races? Give me a break. You cant take yourself seriously. I ran across more than one person who was confused.

[Mason87]

So what? The guy took a shot at it it didn't reach a million still had a huge turn out and besides it not being a million to win had a better payout down the line for the other guys. It not reaching a million didn't hurt my experience at all, but of course people whine and moan and knit pick (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) to death.

[#FALSuperman]

Very possible that nobody is going to be able to argue about the "Dirt Million" one way or the other come this time next year.

[Raceready]

Gosh help me ? Who exactly is this guy that us old boys heard tell of whos name was HUNDRED GRAND Donnie Moran ? Or was the nick name MILLION DOLLAR MAN DONNIE MORAN ? ? ? ?

[zyoung25]

Maybe a 15 year old casual fan. Never heard of the biggest deal in the history of dirt late model races? Give me a break. You cant take yourself seriously. I ran across more than one person who was confused.

Its not worth the argument. I know a older gentleman that's in his 70s and got confused on the title of the race. This guy visits probably 20 races a year, and doesn't keep up everything else that goes on in the sport. That would be my definition of a casual fan, but what do I know?

[GEAR_HEAD]

Maybe a 15 year old casual fan. Never heard of the biggest deal in the history of dirt late model races? Give me a break. You cant take yourself seriously. I ran across more than one person who was confused.

Then the public schools that they attended failed miserably at teaching reading comprehension because there is absolutely no reason to be confused when everything has always been spelled out on the website. Any "casual" fan who is that clueless probably never travels to any tracks further than an hour away and is likely completely oblivious to the Earl's Million as well.

[Illtsate32]

Taking the name too literally again, so if you win the World 100? What does that mean it's just a race in Ohio. It's still the highest paying race by far for the year. What do you care if it pays a million or not are you getting a cut of the purse?

[ZERO25]

Taking the name too literally again, so if you win the World 100? What does that mean it's just a race in Ohio. It's still the highest paying race by far for the year. What do you care if it pays a million or not are you getting a cut of the purse?

Yep.....tuned into the Topless 100 last weekend and didn't see even one topless female, much less 100!

That was definitely false advertising! :)

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Yep.....tuned into the Topless 100 last weekend and didn't see even one topless female, much less 100!

That was definitely false advertising! :)Definitely.:)

Though in Arkansas, I’m going to pass on the topless option.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Enjoy the event & be thankful we have it regardless of the name. We have the World 100, Dirt Track World Championship & the World Finals and I doubt any drivers other than Weiss & Stubber are from outside the United States! It just seems a lot of people have been negative toward this event since the announcement last year. Why get all wadded up over the naming- & “no” if one can read it is not falsely promoted. Just my thoughts that’s all.

[Barbecueboy]

It's all just a dream.......

[dirt crow]

I hope I’m wrong, but I feel this event will last about as long as the Colossal 100 did. Gonna enjoy it while we got it.

[dirtybird73]

Taking the name too literally again, so if you win the World 100? What does that mean it's just a race in Ohio. It's still the highest paying race by far for the year. What do you care if it pays a million or not are you getting a cut of the purse?


Highest paying race by far for the year?

Last I checked $92,xxx was less (BY FAR) than $125,000.

[Jking24]

Highest paying race by far for the year?Last I checked $92,xxx was less (BY FAR) than $125,000.In all fairness the dream probably would not have raised its purse if it had not been for the million paying so much last year

[foxfire2dirtracing]

There’s not a late model race this year where 2nd place is paying $46,000 +.
Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Steve Smith received 50k for finishing 2nd to Donnie Moran at Eldora’s Million. J.B. Hunt was the major $$ man behind that event. Cody probably won’t return next year with Mansfield Raceway-who knows? There could be another J.B. Hunt out there somewhere looking to unload 1/2 million $$- lol!
If it doesn’t come back next year-the same folks will be complaining that it was a fluke. I was there last year & was entertained by racing. Will be there tomorrow & I hope for the same this year!
If it doesn’t return -I can at least say I attended all of them just like the Colossal at Charlotte.
Enjoy it while we can- there are no guarantees for tomorrow!!
🏁🏁

[dirt crow]

99% sure Steve Smith got 100k for 2nd in the Eldora Million. Maybe his cut was 50 and C J 50.

[Mason87]

2nd was 50k

[foxfire2dirtracing]

1st-1 Million
2nd-50k
3rd-25k
4th-15k
5th-10k
6th-6k
7th-5k
8th-4,750
9th-4,250
10th-4K

Devin Moran took home over 4K last year at Mansfield & only ran 7 laps.
Eldora’s purse was 950k seperate good 1st & 2nd. Eldora made history with that race & will probably never be duplicated.
Let’s enjoy the history & embrace the future !!
🏁🏁

[3 wide]

That is correct because everybody was complaining about the big drop off an Steve said were else can you run second an get 50 grand had it not been for a late caution he might have won it c.j. Put him in a car that could win it.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Steve Smith still competes locally around his home in Knoxville, TN. Mainly at Tazewell in limited late models but he does occasionally runs a super late model. Still the smiling Steve- just lots more gray hair!

[dirt crow]

I was there. Wouldn’t dare missed it.

[Illtsate32]

Yep.....tuned into the Topless 100 last weekend and didn't see even one topless female, much less 100!

That was definitely false advertising! :)

Lol exactly, what does the Show Me 100 show you exactly????

[Got Dirt?]

Except for 1st, this is much better pay through the field. If anything, may draw more cars

[TeNfOMaFiA69]

Except for 1st, this is much better pay through the field. If anything, may draw more cars

With the tracks bad reputation for rough cornfield conditions and huge rocks (which they say they fixed) it won’t get many more cars, if any

[#FALSuperman]

In all fairness the dream probably would not have raised its purse if it had not been for the million paying so much last year

Dream was 125K in honor of 25th Anniversary race this year.
Had nothing to do with Dirt Million.

[3 wide]

Madden hurt in accident at Mansfield fell of a golf cart will miss the race at Mansfield.Got to have surgery on eye.

[#FALSuperman]

Madden hurt in accident at Mansfield fell of a golf cart will miss the race at Mansfield.Got to have surgery on eye.

Dude...really? Thanks for the better late than never info. 👍

[foxfire2dirtracing]

TeNfOMaFIa69

Do you ever have anything positive to say when you post?

[#FALSuperman]

We should all applaud Mother Nature for the beautiful racing weather lately!

[zer018]

J.W. Hunt had the funds.

[Jking24]

Dream was 125K in honor of 25th Anniversary race this year.Had nothing to do with Dirt Million.I know that is why eldora says they did it. My point was many races and series have upped their pay in some form or another this year and i believe alot of that was stimulated by the "million" quite a few purses increased this year weather it was this years actual or announcements of increases for next year. In my opinion if the million did nothing more than stir the pot a little bit it was a success

[TeNfOMaFiA69]

TeNfOMaFIa69

Do you ever have anything positive to say when you post?

I apologize that the truth isn’t always as positive as you would like snowflake.

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

To all the fans going wear hard hats and cups!🤞🙊

[non driving fool]

To all the fans going wear hard hats and cups!爛No need to worry,gear head assured us that they were bringing in all new southern clay and they were moving that pesty 3-4 wall back!

[Spanky44]

WEATHER UPDATE:
50% chance of rain up till 4pm tomorrow. You gotta be kidding me!

[GEAR_HEAD]

No need to worry,gear head assured us that they were bringing in all new southern clay and they were moving that pesty 3-4 wall back!

They did bring in new clay. Maybe you should pay attention.

[Mason87]

Holy crap 50% chance of rain. It's the summer for crying out loud it's a 50% chance every (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)ing day.

[rdcllk]

There site says. Gates open at 5. Hot laps at 5:30. Is that the correct times? Not much time for fans to get in and get a seat

[non driving fool]

They did bring in new clay. Maybe you should pay attention. I do pay attention, I visited the track 2 times this year to see what had been done . You said " The track isn't even 2 years old yet. It's already been stated that the inside wall is being removed and new clay is being brought in from down south. But you're just going to write it off even though they have identified the issues and are trying to fix them? It doesn't make any sense to me why you people want all of the tracks to fail. And if you judge tracks based on the food and how they park the merch trailers then your priorities are all mixed up. Last edited by GEAR_HEAD; 08-27-2018 at 07:29 PM. " Now mister know it all please tell us where they bought all that southern clay at! they did sift the dirt and brought in some new local dirt so I hope this works well for them. The infield looks so much bigger now that the wall is gone doesn't it? If you want to be the guy that's first with the breaking news maybe you should rely more on factual information. Maybe you should stick to the North-South---I hear they need a lot of help down there!

[Dlmfan123]

https://twitter.com/codysommer/status/1164388074295627776?s=21 Track looks good

[Madcat]

Currently sprinkling at the track, big storm coming through in about an hour, then tapering off. I live about 45 miles south west of track as the crow flies and we just got hammered by the first storm, with the big one still coming.

[GEAR_HEAD]

I do pay attention, I visited the track 2 times this year to see what had been done . You said " The track isn't even 2 years old yet. It's already been stated that the inside wall is being removed and new clay is being brought in from down south. But you're just going to write it off even though they have identified the issues and are trying to fix them? It doesn't make any sense to me why you people want all of the tracks to fail. And if you judge tracks based on the food and how they park the merch trailers then your priorities are all mixed up. Last edited by GEAR_HEAD; 08-27-2018 at 07:29 PM. " Now mister know it all please tell us where they bought all that southern clay at! they did sift the dirt and brought in some new local dirt so I hope this works well for them. The infield looks so much bigger now that the wall is gone doesn't it? If you want to be the guy that's first with the breaking news maybe you should rely more on factual information. Maybe you should stick to the North-South---I hear they need a lot of help down there!

So future improvements aren't possible? Why can't they remove the wall next year? You don't make a whole lot of sense. And it's hilarious how you're stalking me on a message board. It's actually kind of sad. And Florence doesn't need any help, they're one of the best tracks in the country. You need to get out more.

[Mams]

So future improvements aren't possible? Why can't they remove the wall next year? You don't make a whole lot of sense. And it's hilarious how you're stalking me on a message board. It's actually kind of sad.

Unfortunately l don’t believe there will be many track improvements unless Cody buys the track. Rumors indicate that won’t happen & there probably won’t be racing there after this year.

[GEAR_HEAD]

Cody recently said in an interview that he'll wait and see how the Million goes and make a decision this fall. We shall see.

[JabberJaws83]

I hope Cody sticks around and makes a go of it next year. Never want to see a track close, especially one that is handing out big purses

[BTExpress]

Reading between the lines.....it appears the future of Mansfield rests on the success of this weekend. Hit a home run and Cody comes back....another rainy weekend and/or problems and the track will be idle in 2020. It is up to the fans to see if racing and the big $$$ events continue.

[dirt crow]

Almost to Cincinnati. Coming to support, doing my part for the Alabamians. Lol

[Dirtking2512]

Rolling up 71 north coming to show support from Tennessee and North Carolina

[racincowboy02]

Does Mansfield run weekly or do they just do special races like Lucas, Woo and the Million

[gb81racing]

There site says. Gates open at 5. Hot laps at 5:30. Is that the correct times? Not much time for fans to get in and get a seat

Yes, that’s correct. How they did it last year anyways

[champion24]

Weather update?

[Dlmfan123]

It looks like it’s done raining and has been for at least an hour now

[Jim11h]

Yes it's a sprint and late model specials only facility since reopened. Area can't sustain another weekly track

[racincowboy02]

Ok thanks for the info Jim