500 Sprint Car Tour Event At Toledo Speedway Postponed
The yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour event at Toledo Speedway scheduled for Sunday, June 14th has been canceled due to forecasted wet weather. At this time, a rescheduled date for the Monroe Asphalt 40 has not been determined.
Monroe Asphalt 40 Brings Stars of Pavement Sprint Car Racing to Toledo Speedway
The YourBIGPlans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour returns to action this Sunday, June 14, as a talented field of pavement sprint car competitors converges on Toledo Speedway for the Monroe Asphalt 40.
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.
Back Like He Never Left – Swanson Nets Fourth Little 500 Victory
The late 2010’s at the Little 500 were dominated by Kody Swanson. He won the race three times in four years, winning all three in dominating fashion, including having been the most recent driver to have the entire field lapped at the finish in 2019.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pendleton’s Travis Welpott returns to the Little 500 after Long Road Back
ANDERSON, Ind. - For Pendleton’s Travis Welpott, the Unified Group Services Little 500 presented by ED Martin Automotive Group has always represented something bigger than just another race.
“It’s the pinnacle of pavement sprint car racing,” Welpott said. “For a non-wing guy, this is what you dream about. It’s the biggest race there is.”
This May, Welpott will return to Anderson Speedway’s historic 500-lap classic after enduring one of the toughest stretches of his racing career. A grueling two-year battle with wrist injuries that nearly ended his time behind the wheel.
2026 yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour Paint Schemes
The 2026 yourBIGplans.com got off to a hot start this past Saturday at Anderson Speedway for the 26th Glen Niebel Classic presented by CB Fabricating. With a new season comes new paint schemes. See all 23 drivers paint schemes from the 26th Glen Niebel Classic.
Thank you to photographer Rick Kimball for your amazing photographs to share with fans!
Swanson Dominant at Anderson
ANDERSON – Veteran driver Kody Swanson led all 100-laps to capture the opening event for the yourBigplan.com 500 Sprint Car Tour.
Defending race winner Dakoda Armstrong set fast time during qualifying Saturday at Anderson Speedway besting Tyler Roahrig by one hundreth of a second with Swanson, Derek Bischak and Colton Bettis rounding out the top five.
Top Storylines Heading into the Glen Niebel Classic at Anderson Speedway
The yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour kicks off the 2026 season at Anderson Speedway on Saturday, April 18. There is no shortage of storylines as the tour enters the 26th Glen Niebel Classic presented by CB Fabricating.
26th Glen Niebel Classic Set to Kick Off 2026 Campaign
The yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour officially kicks off their 2026 season this Saturday, April 18th with the Glen Niebel Classic presented by CB Fabricating at Anderson Speedway. The 26th edition of the Glen Niebel Classic will be the fourth consecutive year that the event begins the 500 Sprint Car Tour schedule.
BHR Performance Announces “Rookie of the Race” Award for 2026 Season
For the 2026 racing season, BHR Performance is proud to introduce the “BHR Performance Rookie of the Race” award, which will be presented at every event in both the YourBigPlans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour and the Kenyon Midget Series.
This new initiative is designed to recognize and support emerging talent in the sport. At each feature race, the highest-finishing rookie driver in both series will receive a $100 credit toward purchases of $200 or more at BHR-performance.com.
500 Sprint Car Tour Confidential: Drivers Answer 6 Hardpressed Questions
On yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour Media Day, 19 drivers were asked some hardpressed survey of six questions. Some drivers selected more than one answer and some others had some interesting responses.
Brady Allum Looks for Redemption in 2026 Season
After a standout rookie campaign, Brady Allum, the 2025 Rookie of the Year in the yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour, spent the offseason preparing for a fresh start in 2026.
Ryan Newman Set for Return to Little 500
Anderson, Indiana (March 25, 2026) —Veteran standout Ryan Newman will once again tackle one of pavement racing’s toughest challenges, as he officially enters the Unified Group Services Little 500 presented by ED Martin Automotive Group. He brings with him one of the most accomplished resumes in American motorsports.
One Goal in Mind: Bobby Santos III Targets Little 500 and Full-Season Success
As the calendar inches closer to the start of the 2026 yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour season, Bobby Santos III isn’t reinventing the wheel—he’s refining it.