The race was a pay-per-view event on HBO, and frequently attracted drivers from various disciplines such as NASCAR, IndyCar Series, NHRA, and World of Outlaws.

[1] The race has also benefited other charities, such as Victory Junction Gang Camp,[2] which was aided by the Prelude from 2005 to 2008.

[5] The 2006 Nextel Prelude to the Dream was postponed from its original date June 7 to September 6 due to rain.

In the end, Jimmie Johnson prevailed, as did Team Levine with 45 points; St. Jude finished second with 48, followed by Cincinnati (49) and Riley (71).

[8] On October 18, 2012, Eldora Speedway released a statement that the 2013 Prelude would not be held, citing "logistics associated with the Dream's expansion for the dirt Late Model teams that supplied the cars for the Prelude, along with speedway officials who must transition the facility" as reasons for the exclusion from the 2013 event schedule.