Eldora

[Big Daddy 37]

lurker, you are joined by many former Eldora Speedway fans. It seems there are more dirt open wheel fans who feel as you do than the DLM faithful. I stopped attending the World Hundred before the present owner took over for reasons unrelated to the product being offered on the racetrack so I can't speak for that event or the Kings Royal. The events we do attend at Big E (4 Crown Nationals and occasionally The Dream) have had some not-so-good moments but for every bad experience we've had we've also enjoyed some epic moments, as well.

Many would envy your proximity to one of the 2 or 3 most hallowed dirt tracks on the planet. I'm inclined to take your assessment of the Eldora evolution given your frequency of attendance. Just some speculation here but maybe now that NASCAR isn't in the Eldora equation things could eventually revert back to the track being more to your liking.

Eldora is WAY better now... Been there every year, since the mid 90's, and the track, restrooms, concessions, and entire facility, has been very well upgraded ...

Will never miss another Dream or World.

Place was awesome when Earl had it.. But even more awesome now.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Lurker

I am torn on Eldora myself. The facilities are ten times better, security is a ton better, traffic flow is a ton better. Racing, hit or miss. That USAC race Saturday, that’s how I like Eldora. A good cushion, trade sliders, but still have a bottom to middle groove.

I really think it’s just a work in progress that Tony keeps tweaking. Though I’d like it like I seen it Saturday for sure.

[TerryM]

Eldora is WAY better now... Been there every year, since the mid 90's, and the track, restrooms, concessions, and entire facility, has been very well upgraded ...

Will never miss another Dream or World.

Place was awesome when Earl had it.. But even more awesome now.

Amen, Big Daddy. I’ve been going since 1981. It just keeps getter better and better. Last year was the first time for my wife and she’s been talking about it ever since. Can’t wait til September!

[lurker]

Thanks for the polite replies. A couple of things from what you guys have posted.

The facility itself is fine, as are the improvements. I agree with that. Maybe my expectations are too high, considering the racing in the past, pre-track change, and Earl prep? It could possibly just be that I’m getting to be an old curmudgeon that was spoiled by Earl. Also, now that NASCAR is gone, maybe the slick(er) surface will revert back to the old days.

I’ll give it another try! Johnny Appleseed Classic on the 30th. I will report back.

[lurker]

Quick show, and Moran had a good run in the feature --- but that didn’t change my current perspective. I tried to be open-minded, I really did. So I’ll leave Eldora (the racing surface) to those that like it more than I, as its still not my cup of tea. Even with Moran’s good run, I thought overall the LM’s were very-very boring considering all of the good LM races I‘ve seen at Eldora in the past. Again, it might be me just getting older and appreciating past races at Eldora much more than present ones I‘ve seen. Although I will watch the Dream races on Flo just to see if I can catch a good race or two. I wish everyone that goes to Eldora all the best, have fun, stay safe, and don’t drink too much.

[zyoung25]

They haven't really had a good grasp on the track since Chad left in 2017 I believe it was. I won't say the racing has been terrible, it just hasn't been the same. The DLM cars getting more and more aero dependent year after doesn't help things either. I fully believe if you put this surface with the cars of the early 00s, we would be seeing excellent racing every night.

[latemodelman]

I think Eldora has lost its luster. COVID hurt it

[lurker]

The DLM cars getting more and more aero dependent year after doesn't help things either.

I wondered when someone would bring this up. Great topic.

I fully believe if you put this surface with the cars of the early 00s, we would be seeing excellent racing every night.

And you could be right too.

[Kryptonite17]

How quickly we forget the Sheppard, McDowell Dream finish. If you’re looking for good racing in a DLM at the big E you probably want it slick top to bottom with a cushion around the wall. To me, you’re not gonna get your classic Eldora races unless you’re at one of the crowned jewel events. It needs big car counts and lots of laps. The invite only races last year and the ALMS races so far this year are not typical Eldora races in my opinion. I still enjoy them but they’re just never going to be on the same kinda track you’re getting at the Dream or World.

[lurker]

Kryptonite17, You might just be correct. But I’ve seen 11 or so races of the same ol’ same ol’ no matter the form of the racecar. Lets revisit this thread during the Dream.