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Macenko Nets “Overdue” First 500 Sprint Car Tour Win

Over the past couple years, it’s felt like it wasn’t a matter of if, but when Jackson Macenko and Brad Hayes Racing would visit victory lane.  That was answered on Sunday afternoon in a big way.

In his 27th start with the yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour, the 2023 Rookie Of The Year picked up his first-career win with the series and in a Sprint Car at Winchester Speedway in the Tom Bigelow Showdown Presented By Neal Metal Recycling & Processing.

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Strong Field Headlines Second Annual Tom Bigelow Showdown at Winchester Speedway 

One of the most prestigious names in Midwest open-wheel racing will once again be honored when the YourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour visits Winchester Speedway on Sunday, June 28, for the second running of the Tom Bigelow Showdown.

Named in honor of racing legend Tom Bigelow, the event pays tribute to one of short track racing’s most accomplished drivers, whose career included numerous starts at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, sitting atop the USAC National Sprint Car ranks, and a memorable run in the Indianapolis 500.

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Hometown Driver Tony Main Excited for Return to Winchester Speedway

Few drivers in the yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour field have the hometown connection to Winchester Speedway that Tony Main carries with him every time he enters the historic high-banked half-mile.

The Farmland, Indiana native grew up just minutes from Winchester Speedway and has been making memories at the track long before he ever climbed behind the wheel of a sprint car.

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Neal Metal Recycling & Processing Returns as Title Sponsor of the Tom Bigelow Showdown at Winchester Speedway

Winchester Speedway is proud to announce that Neal Metal Recycling & Processing will once again serve as the title sponsor of the Neal Metal Recycling & Processing Tom Bigelow Showdown, scheduled for Sunday, June 28. The event will feature the stars of the yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour competing on the historic high banks of Winchester Speedway.

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Roahrig Qualifies on Pole for second consecutive year

The first five rows for the 78th Annual Unified Group Services Little 500 Presented By ED Martin Automotive Sales has been set following CB Fabricating Pole Day at Anderson Speedway.

Tyler Roahrig won the pole for the Little 500 for the second consecutive year and third time overall.  The two-time Little 500 champion posted a four lap time of a 44.002 puts him on the inside front row for Saturday’s race.

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Little 500 Sprint Car Paint Schemes

The 2026 Unified Group Services Little 500 presented by Ed Martin Automotive Group start this past Wednesday at Anderson Speedway. See all 34 drivers paint schemes from practice day at the Little 500.

Thank you to photographer Jack Kessler for your amazing photographs to share with fans!

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Little 500 Practice Recap

The 78th Annual Unified Group Services Little 500 Presented By ED Martin Automotive Group officially kicked off Wednesday afternoon with Practice Day.  Race teams had three hours of track time to dial their cars in for Thursday’s CB Fabricating Pole Day and Saturday’s Little 500.

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Immortality Awaits: Previewing the 78th Annual Little 500

There is nothing quite like Little 500 week at Anderson Speedway.

For nearly eight decades, the Little 500 has stood as the ultimate test in pavement sprint car racing. 500 grueling laps around Anderson Speedway’s quarter-mile oval where patience, strategy, durability, and speed all collide under the lights. It is the biggest pavement sprint car race on the planet, and on Saturday night, one driver will add their name to one of short-track racing’s most prestigious winner’s lists.

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Three Decades at the Helm: Rick Dawson’s Legacy at Anderson Speedway

For 30 years, Anderson Speedway has been under the leadership of Rick Dawson, a milestone that now makes him the longest-tenured owner in the track’s history. In a sport defined by constant change, financial pressure, and generational turnover, three decades at the same helm represents more than longevity — it reflects persistence, adaptation, and a long-term commitment to keeping a historic racing venue alive.

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Josh Poore to Compete in 78th Annual Little 500 with AP Driver Development

One of Anderson Speedway’s most accomplished hometown racers is set to take on the biggest challenge of his career, as Josh Poore will officially compete in the 78th Annual Unified Group Services Little 500 presented by Ed Martin Automotive Group at Anderson Speedway, driving for AP Driver Development with primary sponsorship from Yarberry Companies.

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