43rd 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora: Sprint Cars Headline Chase For 4-Crown Glory

Written on 09/17/2025
Nick Coward

43rd 4-Crown Nationals Weekend | Eldora Speedway (OH)

Dates: September 18–20, 2025
Track: Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OH (½-mile dirt oval)

The 4-Crown Nationals remains one of dirt racing’s crown jewels, bringing together USAC National Sprint Cars, High Limit Racing Sprint Cars, and GLSS 360s for three nights of action at Eldora Speedway. Below is the 2025 event guide, plus historical depth from the 2024 edition to frame the storylines heading into this year.

 

2025 Event Overview

  • Thu, Sept. 18 – BeFour the Crowns: USAC National Sprint Cars & USAC National Midgets (full programs)

  • Fri, Sept. 19: High Limit Racing Winged Sprint Cars & Great Lakes Super Sprints (full programs)

  • Sat, Sept. 20 – Championship Night: USAC National Midgets, USAC National Sprints, USAC Silver Crown, High Limit Sprints ($15,000 to win each)

 

Tickets

  • Sept 18: GA $30 (13+), Reserved $35; 12 & under Free GA / $10 Reserved; Pit $40 (3-Day $130)

  • Sept 19: GA $35 (14+), Reserved $40; 13 & under Free GA / $10 Reserved; Pit $40 (2-Day $90)

  • Sept 20: GA $40 (14+), Reserved $45; 13 & under Free GA / $10 Reserved; Pit $50

Pit pass upgrades available at Turn 4 Upgrade Station (Thu–Sat).

 

Schedule Highlights

  • Wed, Sept. 17: Camping opens Noon

  • Thu, Sept. 18: Gates 2 PM, Hot Laps 6 PM, Racing 7:30 PM

  • Fri, Sept. 19: Gates 2 PM, Hot Laps 6 PM, Racing 7:30 PM

  • Sat, Sept. 20: Gates 12 PM, Autographs 3–4 PM, Drivers Meeting 5 PM, Hot Laps 6 PM, Racing 7 PM

 

Fan Essentials

  • Coolers: Up to 14”, no glass, no alcohol carry-in/out

  • Seating: Cushions OK, stadium seats max 18” wide, no high-backs/arms

  • Radio: PA on FM 87.9

  • Smoking: Designated areas only

  • Golf Carts: Permitted with Eldora permit & insurance in camping areas only

  • Camping: Reserved lots 1–5, Eldora Village, Turn 1 South Lot; dry camping, showers available, Porta Kleen service

 

Live Coverage

  • FloRacing – exclusive broadcaster for all three nights (Sept. 18–20), covering USAC Sprints, USAC Midgets, USAC Silver Crown, High Limit, and GLSS.

  • Race Monitor app – live timing & scoring

  • USAC app & Mixlr – audio streaming

  • Social Media: Eldora Speedway & USAC channels for updates

 

USAC Sprint Cars (2025 Format & Purse)

Thursday, Sept. 18 – BeFour the Crowns

  • Format: Standard USAC qualifying, heats (inverted), semi, 30-lap feature

  • Purse: $6,000 to win, $200 to start (purse/points breakdown captured)

Saturday, Sept. 20 – 4-Crown Nationals Championship Night

  • Format: No qualifying; heats seeded by Thursday’s results, semi, 30-lap feature

  • Purse: $15,000 to win, $200 to start (purse/points breakdown captured)

 

Historical Depth — 2024

 

High Limit Sprint Cars

 

Sept. 20, 2024 (25 laps)

 

 

Sept. 21, 2024 (30 laps)

  • Winner: Rico Abreu

  • Podium: 1. Abreu, 2. Jacob Allen, 3. Spencer Bayston (charged from 18th)

  • Results – MyRacePass

  • Highlights – YouTube

  • Transcript logged (Abreu outlasted Jacob Allen after restart, lap traffic crucial)

 

USAC Sprint Cars

 

Sept. 21, 2024 Feature Results (30 laps)

 

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