Former three-time NASCAR Cup Sequence Champion and proprietor of Eldora Speedway Tony Stewart is giving out 1,000,000 greenback purse to the winner of the Eldora Million on July 13.
Drew Terhall | The Every day Advocate
By Drew Terhall
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ROSSBURG — It’s going to be an eventful week at Eldora Speedway from July 12 – 15. The week will kick of with the Eldora Million on July 12 and 13.
The winner of the 50-lap race on July 13 will earn $1,002,023, second to the Indianapolis 500 which has a payoff of $3,666,000. Eldora Speedway proprietor Tony Stewart stated he has been planning on doing a race like this for awhile.
“Individuals have already carried out million greenback races, now we wished to do one thing for the dash automobile neighborhood as nicely. This can positively be big,” Stewart stated.
With a monetary dedication like this, drivers are going to need to earn the million greenback prize. The race could have a unique format to it. Stewart stated he’s useless set towards utilizing a format the place drivers who qualify nicely begin on the pole for the primary occasion and don’t need to race towards anybody.
There have been no specifics given about what the format will appear to be. However, it was designed to make the drivers really compete towards one another.
“We created a format that’s going to make it the place it’s a must to race someone, it’s a must to cross automobiles it doesn’t matter what. There’s no free rides, no simple approach, no simple path. You need to cross automobiles to get into good spots for Thursday,” Stewart stated.
Stewart has gotten suggestions from one driver in regards to the new format. He stated he talked to Joey Saldana in regards to the format and Saldana was enthusiastic about drivers having to work for the prize.
He additionally believes this format will convey extra pleasure to the race for the followers. Stewart stated the perfect of the perfect might be on this race, the format will simply assist make it extra thrilling for the followers.
“I don’t care what anyone’s ideas are. We’re going to do it that approach as a result of that’s the best way we really feel like is finest for the followers,” Stewart stated. “If our all-star collection is an instance, individuals love our format. Individuals from Australia and New Zealand touch upon how they like our format. We all know tips on how to promote these races in a approach that’s thrilling for followers.”
Stewart stated he will be unable to make it for the race, however wished he can be right here for the environment. After the Eldora Million, the fortieth Kings Royal will happen on July 14 and 15.
The speedway is poised to be packed for the week. With the races again to again and with the four-day posted purse to exceed $2 million, the stage is ready for a historic week at Eldora.
“Judging off of ticket gross sales and tenting areas, how lengthy they’ve been offered out, I believe that is going to be per week that everyone goes to recollect,” Stewart stated.
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Originally posted 2023-07-06 13:32:54.