Eldora Speedway
Photo Gallery: 2024 Kings Royal A-Main Drivers
Images of the drivers in the 2024 Kings Royal A-Main event at Eldora Speedway with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series courtesy of T.J. Buffenbarger.
Kings Royal
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King David the 41st: Gravel Outruns Schatz for Kings Royal Victory
David Gravel realized a career dream Saturday night at Eldora Speedway by winning the 41st Kings Royal with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
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ICYMI: Hacking the Kings Royal Format
The Kings Royal uses a format unique to Eldora Speedway that has a close resemblance to the World 100 and Dream before those became multiple day programs. The format has remained largely unchanged since the event began.
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Brad Doty Classic, Kings Royal Create Huge Week of Sprint Car Racing in Ohio
One of the biggest weeks in Sprint Car Racing has arrived. All eyes are on Ohio this week as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars roll into the “Buckeye State” for a trio of prestigious races.
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Kings Royal Throne Awaits New Champion During World of Outlaws Doubleheader
Hear ye! Hear ye! The throne at Eldora Speedway awaits a new king. The best Sprint Car drivers in the world will duel for the crown when the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to the “Big E” for the 41st Kings Royal weekend, Friday-Saturday, July 19-20.
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T.J.’s Notebook: Gravel’s Qualifying Effort; Marks Wild Run to Second
David Gravel opened some eyes Saturday at Eldora Speedway when he qualified 33rd overall in the 61 car field Saturday for the 40th Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway. Typically a good qualifier, Gravel’s ended up in 33rd spot after time trials were compete, putting him on the pole for a heat race, but precariously close to missing the heat race inversion that ends at 36th position.
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T.J.’s Takeaways from the 40th Kings Royal
The 40th edition of the Kings Royal is in the books and Donny Schatz picked up the sixth crown of his illustrious career.
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Schatz Scores Sixth Kings Royal Crown at Eldora
For the sixth time in his career Donny Schatz donned the crown Saturday at Eldora Speedway after winning the 40th edition of the Kings Royal.
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Dietrich and Courtney Out for the Kings Royal
Two of the major players in the 40th Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway will not be in competition on Saturday.
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T.J.’s Takeaways from the Knight Before the Kings Royal
The Knight Before the Kings Royal is in the books at Eldora Speedway and we are only one sleep away from seeing a sprint car driver crowned king.
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Macedo Masters Traffic to Win the Knight Before the Kings Royal
By T.J Buffenbarger ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 14, 2023) – Carson Macedo used slower traffic to his advantage and held off a late race challenge from Brad Sweet to win the Knight Before the Kings Royal […]
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40th Kings Royal Brings $175,000 Payday
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to the “Big E” for the two-day Kings Royal weekend – featuring the Knight Before the Kings Royal on Friday, July 14, and the $175,000-to-win 40th Kings Royal on Saturday, July 15.
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T.J.’s Takeaways: Marks In the Midst of a Season for the Ages
After four nights of racing and a day of cramming two shows into one while trying to outrun the rain I have three takeaways from the 39th Kings Royal Weekend.
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Royal Flush! Marks Takes Home $275,000 With Pair of Eldora Victories
Brent Marks capped off a dream weekend at Eldora Speedway by winning the 39th Kings Royal on Saturday night.
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T.J.’s Takeaways From the Night…err, Day Before the Kings Royal
In a touch over 15 hours from when we left Eldora Speedway the Knight Before the Kings Royal is complete after running a Saturday morning program at Eldora Speedway that nudged into the early afternoon hours with David Gravel picking up his second victory of the weekend. Here are three takeaways from the daytime program.