NASCAR Race Mom: NASCAR Racing in the Dirt Today.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

NASCAR Racing in the Dirt Today.

#NASCAR Racing in the Dirt Today.

Eldora Speedway is a half-mile dirt racing facility located in western Ohio. 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.

There were two practices on the half-mile dirt track Tuesday. Part-timer Caleb Holman topped the practice sheet in his #75 Toyota. Holman was followed by previous event winner Christopher Bell, Ty Dillon, Matt Crafton, and John Hunter Nemechek.

Final practice session results from the #nascar @CampingWorld Truck Series at @EldoraSpeedway. Caleb Holman led the final practice session. pic.twitter.com/onKQ9Uv5dn
— NASCAR NEWS (@NCWTS_NXS_MENCS) July 19, 2017

The race format for tonight's race is very different. Below is what you need to know about the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Eldora Dirt Derby.

Qualifying: Two laps, single truck. Keystone Light Pole qualifying is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on FS1. A random draw will determine the qualifying order. The fastest qualifier will be awarded the Keystone Light Pole Award, but won’t necessarily start first.

The results of qualifying will determine all starting positions for the five qualifying races; the qualifying races themselves set the lineup for the race.

Qualifying Races: Five races, 10 laps each, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS2, and only green-flag laps will be counted. Lineup for the qualifying races will be based on speeds from Keystone Light Pole qualifying. The top five trucks from each qualifying race will automatically transfer to the race. Upon completion of the qualifying races, 25 of the 32 trucks in the field will be set for the race.

Last Chance Qualifying Race: This race will be 15 laps, and the lineup for it will be set based on finishing position in the qualifying races. Only green flag laps will be counted, and the top two finishers of this race will fill lineup positions 26 and 27 for the race.

Lineup spots 28-31 will go to the highest-ranking eligible trucks in owner points that haven’t already earned a starting position through qualifying. The 32nd lineup spot will go to the most recent eligible past series champion. If the 32nd position is not filled by an eligible champion, it will be assigned based on owner points.

Race: Divided into three stages (40, 50 and 60 laps) with competition cautions at the breaks on Laps 40 and 90. Caution laps will not count during competition cautions and positions can’t be improved on pit road. Teams are not required to pit during competition cautions. Those that remain on the track will restart in front of those that pit.

Wednesday, July 19 ON TRACK: Eldora Speedway

5 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Keystone Light Pole qualifying, FS1
7:30 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series First Qualifying Race (10 laps), FS2
7:39 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Second Qualifying Race (10 laps), FS2
7:48 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Third Qualifying Race (10 laps), FS2
7:57 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fourth Qualifying Race (10 laps), FS2
8:06 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fifth Qualifying Race (10 laps), FS2
8:45 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Last Chance Qualifying Race (15 laps), FS2
9:30 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Eldora Dirt Derby (150 laps, 75 miles/40-50-60), Fox Business Network

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HOW ELDORA RACE LINEUP IS DETERMINED

STARTING SPOT-HOW DETERMINED

1 -Top finisher in Qualifying Race #1
2 -Top finisher in Qualifying Race #2
3 -Top finisher in Qualifying Race #3
4 -Top finisher in Qualifying Race #4
5 -Top finisher in Qualifying Race #5
6 -Second finisher in Qualifying Race #1
7 -Second finisher in Qualifying Race #2
8 -Second finisher in Qualifying Race #3
9 -Second finisher in Qualifying Race #4
10 -Second finisher in Qualifying Race #5
11 -Third finisher in Qualifying Race #1
12 -Third finisher in Qualifying Race #2
13 -Third finisher in Qualifying Race #3
14 -Third finisher in Qualifying Race #4
15 -Third finisher in Qualifying Race #5
16 -Fourth finisher in Qualifying Race #1
17 -Fourth finisher in Qualifying Race #2
18 -Fourth finisher in Qualifying Race #3
19 -Fourth finisher in Qualifying Race #4
20 -Fourth finisher in Qualifying Race #5
21 -Fifth finisher in Qualifying Race #1
22 -Fifth finisher in Qualifying Race #2
23 -Fifth finisher in Qualifying Race #3
24 -Fifth finisher in Qualifying Race #4
25 -Fifth finisher in Qualifying Race #5
26 -Top finisher in Last Chance
27 -Second finisher in Last Chance
28 -Owner points
29 -Owner points
30 -Owner points
31 -Owner points
32 -Past series champ/owner points

Opening practice @EldoraSpeedway complete @CBellRacing @ToyotaRacing Tundra P3. He made 40 laps with quick time of 19.697 pic.twitter.com/degztkKwUf
— KyleBuschMotorsports (@KBMteam) July 19, 2017