The iRacing Champions League Midget National Tour heads to for its next stop — one of the most iconic venues on the dirt racing calendar. Known for its sweeping corners and high speeds, Eldora’s half-mile layout always brings intensity, precision, and drama to the forefront. As the championship enters its closing stretch, every lap and every point matters more than ever.

Eldora has long been a proving ground for the series’ best, with past winners and returning veterans marking its clay as a place where only the most composed drivers thrive. In Season 1, it was Isaac Soares who set the tone, leading 13 of 15 laps to grab the inaugural Eldora victory ahead of Craig Shearim and Aidan Strawberry. A year later, in Season 2, the spotlight shifted to Tanner Pettit, who mastered the cushion and powered to the win after a fierce 18-lap duel with Strawberry once again finishing runner-up. That repeat podium for Strawberry solidified Eldora as one of his strongest venues.

Among those from past Eldora lineups who have made appearances this season are Aidan Strawberry, JT Ferry, Seth Gregory, Connor Mirabelli, and Brenden McGlothlin. Each has continued to build on their legacy since their last runs here. Strawberry, the current points leader, comes into Eldora holding a narrow edge in the standings over Parker Leek. Both drivers have traded top finishes season long, and the 12-to-1 points format keeps every position critical as the series inches toward its finale. A smooth night at Eldora could all but cement Strawberry’s path to a third straight title — but any misstep could invite Leek or James Roselli right back into contention.

Momentum entering this round is a storyline of its own. Lukas Waber’s breakthrough win at Huset’s Speedway — his first career victory in just his fourth start — shook up the balance of power, while Jakob Stitzel’s runner-up finish and Cody Parmley’s podium drive proved that new names are starting to challenge the established front-runners. Behind them, consistent performers like Gueci, Roselli, and Mirabelli continue to accumulate points with calculated, mistake-free runs. Eldora’s long straights and momentum-driven racing surface will favor drivers who can manage throttle control and run multiple grooves over the 20-lap sprint.

Expect the outside line to come alive in the latter stages — a trademark of Eldora’s ever-changing track. In past seasons, winners here have made their move by staying patient and adjusting to the cushion as grip faded down low. With several drivers showing career-best pace in recent rounds, it’s anyone’s guess who might add their name to the Eldora winners list next.

PAST RESULTS AT ELDORA SPEEDWAY

Season 1 (Jan 4, 2023)

  1. Isaac Soares2, 2) Craig Shearim, 3) Aidan Strawberry, 4) Andrew Sayre, 5) Tucker Halliday, 6) Chris Parmley, 7) Chance Carr, 8) Brenden McGlothlin, 9) Mitchell Huddleston, 10) Campbell Richards, 11) Jayden M Anderson, 12) Jett Barnes, 13) Jeff Counter

Season 2 (Feb 14, 2024)

  1. Tanner Pettit, 2) Aidan Strawberry, 3) JT Ferry, 4) Colton Zimmer, 5) Eric Fenson, 6) Ashton Cohee, 7) Mitchell Huddleston, 8) Brenden McGlothlin, 9) Connor Mirabelli, 10) Jason M Noe, 11) Seth Gregory, 12) Kenneth Boardman, 13) Jake Erickson, 14) Dylan Hahn, 15) Evin Hinkle, 16) Tim Gee, 17) Ryan Avila, 18) Brandon Holtmeier, 19) Drew Hopkins, 20) Louis Wilson

CURRENT TOP 10 IN POINTS (Plain Text)

  1. Aidan Strawberry, 2) Parker Leek, 3) James Roselli, 4) Seth Gregory, 5) Vincent Gueci, 6) Craig Silby, 7) JT Ferry, 8) Jakob Stitzel, 9) Connor Mirabelli, 10) Brenden McGlothlin

With just a few races left on the calendar, Eldora’s wide-open layout could be the deciding stage for the championship’s next turning point. Whether it’s another breakthrough winner or a dominant drive from a veteran, the Midget National Tour is primed for a thrilling showdown on the high banks.