I first ventured to Eldora from central Illinois back in the mid-'60s. It was, and remains, a long-a$$ trip. But I almost always thought it was worth it. I attended quite a few Sunday afternoon events, with dry slickies and dust and some night events with dust and/or ruts. But is was Eldora!
About the time Earl sold it, I had stopped going, as the track surface had worsened to the extent that I considered the place to be a $hit Hole. Thanks to worn-out dirt and WOO-style track "prep" for saving me several more jaunts to Eldora over the past few years.
And now it continues to get worse.............