Eldora LOST its Luster

[Action10]

Even the Dream and World 100 are different than they used to be. The late model world doesn't stop those weekends anymore so everyone can go to those races.

[BirkyAndTheShark]

I personally miss the old format qualifying and non qualifiers on Friday. With that said I know times have changed drastically the days of 150-200+ cars are gone. Anymore there’s not even enough cars for the non qualifier.

[EvelB7]

Have been running late models for over 30 years (and dad raced them for years before that). When I started, you had a chance to actually make the World (or thought you did) with a little luck and effort; it now requires a very expensive engine and chassis. Progress has taken away the chance to use equipment that may be a little 'sub par' and have a shot. Nature of the beast, personally liked driving the older cars but don't see them taking the bodies away anytime soon. Would be a start though...

[NeedforLM$peed]

Even the Dream and World 100 are different than they used to be. The late model world doesn't stop those weekends anymore so everyone can go to those races.

All the local tracks that were in my area at the time did. Then eventually no one went then they were added to the weekly schedule. Seems like it was around 2005 or 2006 maybe a few yrs later Oakshade started to run a no points night against the Dream or World

[Kryptonite17]

BirkyATS I agree. I wish they would run the old format once a decade or something just for those of us who remember it and enjoyed it. Nothing like getting that heat race lineup sheet on Saturday morning back in the day! I think the change in format also has led to the decline in cars. If you drew a good number and got out early you could get a fast lap in and a good starting spot you might at least have a chance to finish in the top 3 of a heat. Now with all the added racing it’s much harder on smaller budget teams to feel like they have a chance to even make the show. And yes I know more racing is good for the fans I’m fine with that too. Lots of good posts on this thread!

[riddle28]

things are starting to repeat 08-10 after record car counts the few years before. Wishfully the lower car counts would cause revisions to get more players back in the game but sadly a hand full of people control late model racing and that wont happen. And to add to that i dont think most folks realize how close all of motorsports is to being out of parts. Youre lucky to find off the shelf stuff now and if you need something custom its a month or 2 wait minimum

[buster83]

The only thing Eldora lost was fans as far as car counts u cannot expect a big turnout of cars for 5k up it another 5k and u will see a few more cars tires, fuel for car and tractor pulling it is a lot of out of pocket expense unless u are willing to dig in your pockets and dish out some cash than it's best to leave it alone.