Aug 7, 2024 · Rossburg, OH — In a surprising turn of events, Tony Stewart, the renowned NASCAR legend and owner of Eldora Speedway, is facing significant backlash following his recent decision to sell the historic dirt track.

Eldora Speedway New Weston, OH, was built in 1954 by Earl Baltes, a prominent area bandleader with no previous racing experience. Born on April 27, 1921, in nearby Versailles, Ohio , Baltes had stumbled onto a race at New Bremen Speedway and was so impressed by the big, enthusiastic crowd that he decided to build a race track.

Aug 7, 2024 · Tony Stewart, owner of Eldora Speedway and a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, welcomed Larson’s decision with open arms. “Kyle Larson is one of the most talented drivers of our time, and his commitment to dirt racing is unparalleled. Having him on board at Eldora is a game-changer.

Oct 4, 2024 · In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the motorsports community, Tony Stewart, one of the most celebrated figures in NASCAR and dirt racing, has announced his departure from Eldora Speedway.

Oct 11, 2024 · In a significant shift for motorsports, three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart has agreed to sell Eldora Speedway, the historic dirt track he has owned and operated for over two decades. The decision follows lengthy negotiations and comes as a surprise to many fans and stakeholders who have closely followed Stewart’s journey with the iconic ...

Aug 11, 2024 · In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the world of motorsports, drag racing legend John Force has acquired Eldora Speedway from three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart.

Sep 4, 2012 · The ‘Big E’ is owned by three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion, Tony Stewart. The Indiana native purchased Eldora from legendary promotor Earl Baltes in 2004. Baltes built Eldora in 1954 and had been the sole owner of the facility from day number one.

Sep 6, 2024 · Eldora Speedway, located just north of Rossburg, Ohio, has named USAC Hall of Famer and current Indy NXT director Levi Jones as its new general manager. Jones, 42, replaces Jerry Gappens, who...

Jul 15, 2023 · It happened back in 2021 when the co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing went to NASCAR with a potential offer to host a cup series race in Eldora Speedway, a clay dirt oval he owns. But NASCAR made some strong remarks on the offer that led Tony Stewart to close the doors of Eldora for NASCAR.

Jul 28, 2024 · In an unexpected and dramatic development, Eldora Speedway CEO Tony Stewart, along with NASCAR’s top officials, has announced a sweeping ban affecting four drivers following a contentious race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.