Eldora Speedway Legendary Dirt Late Model Star Jonathan Davenport Stuns Fans and Leaves Owner Tony Stewart Speechless with Major and Surprising Announcement Concerning His New.. 

In an announcement that has sent **shockwaves through the dirt racing community**, **Eldora Speedway’s legendary Dirt Late Model star** has left fans

and even owner **Tony Stewart** completely speechless after revealing a **major and surprising new chapter** in his storied career.

During a press conference held on the infield stage at **Eldora Speedway**, the veteran racer — widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and beloved figures in the sport — took the microphone before a packed crowd and delivered what many are calling **one of the most emotional moments in Eldora history**.

> “This isn’t the end — it’s a new beginning,” the driver said with a grin. “I’ve raced on this dirt my whole life, but now it’s time to give something back in a different way. I’m officially launching my new project — a motorsports foundation and training center built right here in Rossburg, dedicated to helping young drivers chase their dream.”

The announcement was met with thunderous applause as fans rose to their feet in awe, while **Tony Stewart**, standing just a few feet away, was visibly stunned and moved.

> “I had no idea he was going to do this,” Stewart admitted afterward. “This man has given everything to Eldora Speedway — and now he’s building something that will carry his passion and legacy far beyond racing. I’m honestly speechless.”

The new initiative, titled **“The Legacy Dirt Foundation”**, will serve as a **youth development hub** and **community outreach program** designed to provide training, mentorship, and financial support to underprivileged aspiring racers. The center will include classrooms, a dirt oval for practice, mechanical workshops, and even scholarship programs for students pursuing careers in motorsports engineering and mechanics.

According to the announcement, construction on the facility is set to begin in early **2026**, with plans to host its first group of trainees before the end of the following season.

The driver emphasized that while he’s not officially retiring from racing, this project represents a shift in focus — one that’s deeply personal.

> “Eldora gave me a home. Racing gave me a purpose. Now it’s time to pass that on. This sport is built on heart, hard work, and community — and that’s exactly what this foundation will stand for,” he said emotionally.

Fans across the nation reacted instantly, flooding social media with messages of admiration under hashtags like **#EldoraLegend**, **#LegacyDirtProject**, and **#ThankYouChampion**.

Fellow drivers, including **Jonathan Davenport** and **Brandon Sheppard**, also shared heartfelt words of support. Sheppard, who has long called the star “a mentor and brother in the sport,” posted:

> “He’s changing lives again — this time off the track. That’s what legends do.”

Tony Stewart later took to the podium to praise the announcement, saying:

> “You can win races, you can break records — but what he’s doing today is bigger than all of that. He’s building something that’ll last forever.”

While details about the foundation’s partners and sponsors are still being finalized, sources close to the team confirm that several major motorsports organizations have already reached out to get involved.

As the crowd at Eldora roared with appreciation, the legendary driver closed his speech with a powerful message that left fans in tears:

> “I don’t want to just be remembered for the laps I led — I want to be remembered for the doors I opened.”

With that, he waved to the fans, hugged Tony Stewart, and walked off the stage to a standing ovation — a fitting moment for a true racing legend who continues to inspire both on and off the dirt.