A place that returns
Eldora Speedway
Eldora visits and references brought together across the timeline.
What the archive proves
54source memories across 9 yearsOccurrence 09
2023
1 memory
in this chapter
Occurrence 08
2020
1 memory
in this chapter
Occurrence 07
2019
1 memory
in this chapter
Occurrence 06
2018
1 memory
in this chapter
Occurrence 05
2017
2 memories
in this chapter
May 14, 2017 · instagram
It's hard to believe what Robert Ballou did last night at eldora.
It's hard to believe what Robert Ballou did last night at eldora. Almost a year after breaking his neck in a nasty crash at Calistoga he makes a triumphant return to USAC non wing 410's at…
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Mar 11, 2017 · instagram
Donny doing Donny things.
Donny doing Donny things. #Legend
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2016
7 memories
in this chapter
Sep 23, 2016 · instagram
"This is not good, I'm flying through the air" remember the last time an outlaw regul…
"This is not good, I'm flying through the air" remember the last time an outlaw regular tried to take the wings off with usac? Hope everyone has a safe trip to Eldora for 4 crown weekend!
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Sep 8, 2016 · instagram
Looks like I'll be riding around the world 100 this weekend at Eldora along with BC t…
Looks like I'll be riding around the world 100 this weekend at Eldora along with BC thanks to @gordygundaker11 !!
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May 8, 2016 · instagram
Congrats on catching a big win at Eldora tonight!
Congrats @chadboespflug on catching a big win at Eldora tonight!
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Feb 24, 2016 · instagram
JG winning at eldora last year
#TBT JG winning at eldora last year
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Feb 13, 2016 · instagram
I put a new article up on Life Above The Cushion, finally.
I put a new article up on Life Above The Cushion, finally. I'm pretty sure everyone is gonna ask where is eldora, and the answer is number 11. 10 years ago it would have been number 1.
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Feb 4, 2016 · instagram
This is an awesome The King Had the first big modern style trailer for sprinters.
This is an awesome #TBT The King Had the first big modern style trailer for sprinters. The first time he tried to enter eldora with it it bottomed out and got stuck. Apparently Earl wasn't…
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Jan 21, 2016 · instagram
John Mahoney my photography hero, here's a shot of Gary Bettenhausen qualifying at el…
John Mahoney my photography hero, here's a shot of Gary Bettenhausen qualifying at eldora 6/12/71. I'd kill for shots like this. And this was on film at the height of the "Larry & Gary show"
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2015
20 memories
in this chapter
Dec 29, 2015 · instagram
This reminds me of a story told me about one of his trips to eldora in the vintage o…
This reminds me of a story @jacobs_lader told me about one of his trips to eldora in the vintage open top cars, and the letter he received from Earl lol
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Dec 14, 2015 · instagram
Best account on Instagram.
Best account on Instagram. #FTB #Repost @vintage_sprint_cars with @repostapp. ã»ã»ã» Sammy Swindell, Steve Kinser, Bobby Marshall, Doug Wolfgang, and Rick Ferkel battle for position at E…
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Nov 19, 2015 · instagram
Thanks to vintage sprint cars in Twitter for this Johnny Rutherford after flipping ou…
Thanks to vintage sprint cars in Twitter for this Johnny Rutherford after flipping out of eldora. They left the car there till after the race.
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Sep 21, 2015 · instagram
I really wish Eldora still looked like this.
I really wish Eldora still looked like this. Can't wait to get back there for 4 crown! Pictures here is Jeff Gordon in 88 I believe.
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May 11, 2015 · instagram
The Eldora push trucks and track crew worked there ass off Saturday, tacky Eldora is…
The @teamdirtdog Eldora push trucks and track crew worked there ass off Saturday, tacky Eldora is fun.
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May 10, 2015 · instagram
high above Eldora.
#SS high above Eldora.
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May 9, 2015 · instagram
Hell of a view here at eldora.
Hell of a view here at eldora.
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May 9, 2015 · instagram
Kinda hard to see but we took a field trip to the never finished Eldora Mile.
Kinda hard to see but we took a field trip to the never finished Eldora Mile.
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May 9, 2015 · instagram
Always great fireworks at eldora.
Always great fireworks at eldora.
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May 9, 2015 · instagram
Since I don't get to flood you guys tonight, here's one off the back of my camera, pi…
Since I don't get to flood you guys tonight, here's one off the back of my camera, pitchin the tent and doin it all over again tomorrow. If you're not here I don't care how you've gotta get…
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May 9, 2015 · instagram
Robert Ballou WINS at eldora!
Robert Ballou WINS at eldora!
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May 9, 2015 · instagram
Gettin exciting here at eldora!
Gettin exciting here at eldora!
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May 8, 2015 · instagram
Yes!!!
Yes!!!
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May 8, 2015 · instagram
Memory from May 8, 2015
#Eldora
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May 7, 2015 · instagram
with
#Repost @richformanphotos with @repostapp. ・・・ Brad Sweet will be at Eldora driving for Kasey Kahne Racing this weekend BUT how many wish he was still in a non wing car like he was here in…
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May 7, 2015 · instagram
because I'm excited for eldora tomorrow.
#TBT because I'm excited for eldora tomorrow.
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May 5, 2015 · instagram
fastest car on the track until he got a little sideways in 4 on the cushion and start…
@bradybacon99 fastest car on the track until he got a little sideways in 4 on the cushion and started throwing sliders with @joeysaldana, awesome race but looking forward to an all of the b…
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Mar 5, 2015 · instagram
Jan Opperman with broken nose and bloody face after winning the USAC sprint feature a…
Jan Opperman with broken nose and bloody face after winning the USAC sprint feature at Eldora 3-31-74 driving through the pain of taking a rock to the face and still winning makes you think…
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Feb 14, 2015 · instagram
Johnny Rutherford at eldora.
#VintagePhotoOfTheDay Johnny Rutherford at eldora. This picture brings up a question, if you were in an open top car would it change your driving style any? Would you run people a little cl…
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Feb 12, 2015 · instagram
To get back in the swing of things, here is Bobby Marshman at what appears to be eldo…
To get back in the swing of things, here is Bobby Marshman at what appears to be eldora speedway, you'll notice the mask hanging below his chin, and although it may resemble something from…
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2014
18 memories
in this chapter
Dec 2, 2014 · instagram
Sorry for the quality here lately, I've been using the FB quality images instead of f…
Sorry for the quality here lately, I've been using the FB quality images instead of full files as its a little easier right now that's why you're seeing the lack of "pop" you're use to, but…
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Oct 10, 2014 · instagram
at eldora
@windomchris at eldora
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Oct 10, 2014 · instagram
at Eldora
@isaacchapple at Eldora
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Oct 10, 2014 · instagram
Jerrett Andretti at Eldora
Jerrett Andretti at Eldora
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Oct 10, 2014 · instagram
Good luck to my buddy in the 2m tonight at waynesfield and tomorrow at eldora!
Good luck to my buddy @max17m in the 2m tonight at waynesfield and tomorrow at eldora!
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Sep 22, 2014 · instagram
with the LF & LR off the ground qualifying at eldora.
@cstockon32 with the LF & LR off the ground qualifying at eldora.
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Sep 21, 2014 · instagram
Looks like we're day racin' here at eldora.
Looks like we're day racin' here at eldora.
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Jul 24, 2014 · instagram
Rich Vogler Eldora 1976 hard to tell who is cooler Vogler or Opperman.
Rich Vogler Eldora 1976 hard to tell who is cooler Vogler or Opperman. Both we're badasses and deserve this #TBT
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Jun 9, 2014 · instagram
Bittersweet to have to leave the early, I had such an awesome time and met some trul…
Bittersweet to have to leave the #EasternStorm early, I had such an awesome time and met some truly great sprint car fans. I'm truly blessed to have enough friends in this world to full up…
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May 17, 2014 · instagram
42 cars at eldora for $8?
42 cars at eldora for $8? Can't beat it. I'm taking a night off I'll shoot Kokomo tomorrow. Cheers to Budweiser toilet water and the beautiful @lysa_bug who I wish was here with us.
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May 17, 2014 · instagram
Found a car show on our way to eldora.
Found a car show on our way to eldora.
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Apr 21, 2014 · instagram
My buddy looks better every race I see him at, had a tire go down at eldora and get…
My buddy @aaron15racer looks better every race I see him at, had a tire go down at eldora and get him into the wall. Hope to see ya at gas city at haubstadt this weekend man. Just make sure…
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Apr 20, 2014 · instagram
Tonight was my first trip to eldora, and to see win made it perfect, although one th…
Tonight was my first trip to eldora, and to see @davedarland win made it perfect, although one thing @bdarland said to me tonight to cause this picture really hit home. Thanks for being my…
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Apr 20, 2014 · instagram
What a night.
What a night. So glad DD got the win. Until next time Eldora.
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Hot laps at eldora underway.
Hot laps at eldora underway.
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Apr 19, 2014 · instagram
Shane's car is ready to go.
Shane's car is ready to go. Him and @aaron15racer we're doing some parking lot maintenance today at eldora.
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Apr 3, 2014 · instagram
Now this is awesome, Jesse Hockett at the very first Mopar Million race at eldora.
Now this is awesome, Jesse Hockett at the very first Mopar Million race at eldora. Man @ksmith1510 has some awesome pictures and stories to go with it.
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Mar 13, 2014 · instagram
Eldora 1978
#TBT Eldora 1978
Open the full memory →Occurrence 01
2013
3 memories
in this chapter
Oct 13, 2013 · instagram
Foyt and Knipper at Eldora in 1966 I believe.
Foyt and Knipper at Eldora in 1966 I believe.
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Jul 25, 2013 · instagram
Shit is getting intense at eldora haha glad I'm getting to see history in he making I…
Shit is getting intense at eldora haha glad I'm getting to see history in he making I'm pumped for this feature.
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Jul 23, 2013 · instagram
Also here is an awesome shot of eldora I found.
Also here is an awesome shot of eldora I found.
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