World 100 Weekend to Double as Movie Set 
August 26, 2011

ROSSBURG, OH– Traditionally filled with enough drama to create its own movie, this year’s running of dirt Late Model racing’s biggest annual event, the World 100 at Eldora Speedway, will actually be the backdrop for a major motion picture. Footage from the grandstands, on the track and in the pit area will be taken throughout the weekend of September 9 and 10 and inserted into the storyline of the recently written script. 

While full details, including the movie name and starring roles, can’t be released at this time; the premise of the movie can. It is a story of an aspiring grassroots racing mechanic that had his dreams of moving into the ‘big leagues’ shattered in a home invasion. The devastating attack left him paralyzed and down on life. However, in true Hollywood style, the mechanic received a break and actually got to experience the role of his dream, if only for one race. 

The producers will be using actual footage from Eldora Speedway, with the Eldora images and likenesses clearly identifiable. If needed, the crews will return to Eldora during the October 9 & 10 UMP (United Midwestern Promoters) Nationals to wrap up the filming. 

Eldora Speedway, and specifically the World 100, was chosen by the producers due to the highly recognized impact the event has on the industry and the tremendous outpouring of support from race teams and race fans. 

This will mark the 41st annual running of the World 100, with $44,000 and the famed globed trophy on the line. New features being incorporated into this year’s event include 30 starting positions and the advent of double file restarts.