Eldora LOST its Luster

[latemodelman]

Has Eldora lost its Luster or Magic? I mean 27 late models, 27 mods, 19 stocks for $24? Thats not good. Thats why I did not go. Used to get over 100 cars in 3 classes.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Did you think about cost for teams. Not as many late models around as there where years ago either.

[zyoung25]

There's not enough meat on the bone for anymore than what cars than what showed up. The days of seeing 50 late models for 5k are very rare anywhere. Paying 1000 to win in mods is also a joke.

They had a very solid field for 5k.

[NeedforLM$peed]

Has Eldora lost its Luster or Magic? I mean 27 late models, 27 mods, 19 stocks for $24? Thats not good. Thats why I did not go. Used to get over 100 cars in 3 classes.

You don't suppose they need to generate revenue don't you. They are in business to make money.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Has Eldora lost its Luster or Magic? I mean 27 late models, 27 mods, 19 stocks for $24? Thats not good. Thats why I did not go. Used to get over 100 cars in 3 classes.

That’s not bad at all. Nowhere is getting 50-70 cars for $2-$5k.

[Kryptonite17]

Car counts are low everywhere. And there’s many more races paying the same or more to choose from these days. No real point for anyone with a long drive to go unless they just want some practice before Dream week. I would pay $24 anytime to watch the field of drivers that did show up tonight. Just my .02 cents.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

I think they did ok?

[lurker]

Kryptonite17,

Opinion and opinion only ----- The races really weren’t that good, other than Moran’s move from the back. My other comments are in the other Eldora thread.

[Kryptonite17]

Unfortunately Rice and Strickler breaking tonight probably also led to your disappointment. Even on a top dominant track they would’ve put on a show.

[TBSprintFan]

There's not enough meat on the bone for anymore than what cars than what showed up. The days of seeing 50 late models for 5k are very rare anywhere. Paying 1000 to win in mods is also a joke.

They had a very solid field for 5k.

If late models are only $5000. to win, mods should not be anymore than $1000. to win. The higher purses in mods is one of the reasons a lot of drivers do not move up into the late models from the mods.

[dirtracer12m]

The sad fact is there just arent that many dirt late models in existence anymore compared to the glory years of car counts you always mention latemodelman. That ship sailed a long time ago. Here is what I see on Dirtondirt from last night's late model races across the country. I thought it was fine. Not sure what more really expected?

Merritt had 28 cars for 10,000 to win.
Cherrokee had 22 cars for 7,500 to win
Eldora had 27 cars for 5,000 to win
SPoon River had 27 cars for 5,000 to win
Tyler County had 18 cars for 5,000 to win
Wythe had 27 cars for 5,000 to win
Rome had 23 cars for 4,000 to win
Tazwell had 20 for 3,000 to win

[Josh Bayko]

It basically amounted to an Eldora weekly show. The car counts were better than most weekly shows everywhere else.

[3 wide]

[QUOTE=dirtracer12m;2395691]The sad fact is there just arent that many dirt late models in existence anymore compared to the glory years of car counts you always mention latemodelman. That ship sailed a long time ago. Here is what I see on Dirtondirt from last night's late model races across the country. I thought it was fine. Not sure what more really expected? Merritt had 28 cars for 10,000 to win.Cherrokee had 22 cars for 7,500 to winEldora had 27 cars for 5,000 to winSPoon River had 27 cars for 5,000 to winTyler County had 18 cars for 5,000 to winWythe had 27 cars for 5,000 to winRome had 23 cars for 4,000 to winTazwell had 20 for 3,000 to winGreat post also duck river 4000 to win.

[Action10]

If late models are only $5000. to win, mods should not be anymore than $1000. to win. The higher purses in mods is one of the reasons a lot of drivers do not move up into the late models from the mods.

I disagree... Costs are huge to run up front in a modified right now and they are running for significantly smaller purses than late models.

[Rajflyboy]

Shut for a year. I’m sure that didn’t help Eldora.