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World 100: $100,000 Prize Fuels Eldora Showdown
8 Sep
Summary
- The World 100 winner will receive a historic $100,000 prize.
- Drivers compete over three days to earn points for Saturday's heats.
- Pierce and Davenport are favorites, chasing unique Eldora records.
The 56th World 100 is set to electrify Eldora Speedway from September 10-12, 2026, offering a historic six-figure payday of $100,000 to its champion.
This prestigious Dirt Late Model event boasts a record-breaking total purse of $680,200. Every participant in Saturday's main event is guaranteed at least $5,600, in addition to the coveted globe trophy.
Competitors will engage in preliminary programs on Thursday and Friday, with twin 25-lap features each night. Points accrued through Eldora's 'Every Lap Matters' format will determine the lineups for Saturday's six heat races.
This year's event sees clear favorites Bobby Pierce and Jonathan Davenport, each aiming for distinct milestones. Pierce could become the fifth driver to sweep both the Dream and World 100 in the same season.
Davenport has an opportunity to match Billy Moyer's record of six World 100 victories. He is also striving to extend his remarkable streak of never going four races between Eldora crown jewel wins.
Past winners often arrive with significant momentum, having secured multiple victories and recent wins. Pierce and Davenport fit this trend, with Pierce having 27 wins and Davenport 14 wins, including a recent $50,000 victory.
Eldora Speedway, known as 'The House That Earl Built,' has hosted the World 100 since 1971. Founded by Earl Baltes and now owned by Tony Stewart, it remains a legendary venue in Dirt Late Model racing.
