Today’s Question: Outside of yourself, who do you think will win the 75th Annual Lucas Oil Little 500 presented by UAW?

On Wednesday, April 26th, just 31 days out from the 75th Annual Lucas Oil Little 500 presented by UAW, Anderson Speedway officials conducted their annual Little 500 press conference. The press conference marks the official beginning of Little 500 month and the start of the Little 500 Festival, held for 35 consecutive years to raise funds for Madison County charities. Heading into its 36th year, the Little 500 Festival has raised over $4 million for charity.

A new technical bulletin has been posted. Competitors, please review and insure compliance prior to the next race. Details can be found on the TECH BULLETINS page.

By Ken de la Bastide

ANDERSON, IN – For the second consecutive year Kyle O'Gara captured the annual running of the Glen Niebel Classic at Anderson Speedway.

By Ken de la Bastide

For the first time in many years Anderson Speedway will be hosting a non-wing sprint car race prior to the running of the Lucas Oil Little 500 presented by UAW.

As winter blossoms into spring, so blossoms a new racing season for the 500 Sprint Car Tour presented by Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Parts Stores. Racing season is officially here as the opening weekend for Anderson Speedway is also the first race on the 500 Sprint Car Tour’s 2023 schedule.

Today’s Question: Which of the “New” tracks in 2023 are you most excited for and why?

Mission Foods, the leading producer of tortillas in the United States and the manufacturer of a variety of authentic Mexican products, will be the primary sponsor of Kody Swanson this year in both the USAC Silver Crown and the 500 Sprint Car Tour.

Arguably one of the hottest racers in short track racing in 2023, Davey Hamilton Jr. has committed to running the majority of the 500 Sprint Car Tour schedule.

By Ken de la Bastide

ANDERSON – Veteran campaigners in pavement sprint cars believe the 500 Sprint Car Tour is heading in the right direction. The 500 Sprint Car Tour presented by Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Part Stores is entering a second season with racing in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee.

After running a limited schedule in 2022, Jake McElfresh from Elwood, Indiana will return to the #64 Speed Chasers Sprint Car owned by Tom Brewer.

On Thursday, March 9th, the 500 Sprint Car Tour conducted its 2nd Annual 500 Sprint Car Tour Media Day. Over 30 drivers between the 500 Sprint Car Tour and the USSA Kenyon Midget Series descended on the Anderson Country Club in Anderson, Indiana to partake in this new and exciting offseason event for the 500 Sprint Car Tour.

On the heels of the official start to the race season, the Taylor Ferns Racing team formally announces a partnership with Chicago-based commercial real estate firm Bradford Allen (BA). BA will be Ferns’ primary sponsor as she contends for both the United States Auto Club (USAC) Silver Crown and 500 Sprint Car Tour championships this year.

Today’s Question: What is the hardest part about watching your significant other compete in a race car? Also, what is the most rewarding part?

Tyler Roahrig (Plymouth, Indiana), two-time and defending winner of the Lucas Oil Little 500 Presented by UAW, has become the first driver to enter the 75th edition of the sprint car classic. Roahrig will also be chasing history as he looks to become only the third driver in Little 500 history to win three 500-lap races in a row, joining Bob Frey and Eric Gordon.

Today’s Question: How is preparing for the upcoming 500 Sprint Car Tour season the same and/or different from previous racing series that you have been a part of?

Nick Marcott and Schwarz Racing have committed to competing in the 500 Sprint Car Tour in 2023. Marcott, along with team owners Karl and Craig Schwarz, ran multiple events with the 500 Sprint Car Tour in 2022, and will compete in the majority of events this summer.

In what will be one of the most anticipated events of the Summer, the 500 Sprint Car Tour is pleased to announce that the July 22nd event at Berlin Raceway will also showcase the USSA Kenyon Midget Series and the Engine Pro Must See Racing Sprint Series.

Taylor Ferns (Shelby Township, Michigan) has made history throughout her career across multiple disciplines… She now looks to add “500 Sprint Car Tour Race Winner” to her list of accolades, and solidify her place as a championship contender, as she commits to the full 2023 500 Sprint Car Tour racing schedule.

Jackson Macenko (Cincinnati, Ohio) will join forces with Brad Hayes Racing in 2023 to compete on the 500 Sprint Car Tour.