Monday, May 30, 2016

Monday Results (May 30)

Lawrenceburg Speedway

After a weekend jammed pack with racing, only one track hosted sprints on Memorial Day and that was Lawrenceburg Speedway hosting the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. 

The field was made up of 34 drivers ranging from series regulars to NASCAR drivers revisiting their roots to regional stars.

In the end it was Shane Stewart out-dueling Rico Abreu for the win in front a big crowd on the Lawrenceburg high banks. With 15 laps to go Abreu was able to get to the rear of Stewart and for 10 laps the two traded the lead multiple times before Stewart was able to get out front and get away for the closing laps to seal his victory.

Abreu ended up third after David Gravel got around him for second as Kyle Larson and Daryn Pittman finished fourth and fifth respectively.

Home state driver Joey Saldana was the quick qualifier for the evening with a time of 12.185. He would finish 10th in the feature.

The World of Outlaws Craftsman sprint cars will be back in action in the Hoosier State on June 8 at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville.

Feature Results:

1. Shane Stewart
2. David Gravel
3. Rico Abreu
4. Kyle Larson
5. Daryn Pittman
6. Donny Schatz
7. Christopher Bell
8. Brad Sweet
9. Sheldon Haudenschild
10. Joey Saldana
11. Brady Bacon
12. Brandon Wimmer
13. Logan Schuchart
14. Kasey Kahne
15. Gary Taylor
16. Carson Macedo 
17. Jason Johnson
18. Hunter Schuerenberg
19. Kraig Kinser
20. Shawn Dancer
21. Paul McMahan
22. Tyler Courtney
23. Dominic Scelzi 
24. Cole Duncan 

Heat 1 Results: Saldana, Bell, Duncan, Schuchart, Macedo...Kr. Kinser, May, Ko. Kinser, Allen
Heat 2 Results: Gravel, McMahan, Schatz, Scelzi, Kahne...Kahne, Kemenah, Hannagan, Perricone
Heat 3 Results: Larson, Abreu, Sweet, Haudenschild, Wimmer...Courtney, Dancer, Rose
Heat 4 Results: Stewart, Pittman, Schuerenberg, Bacon, Johnson...Price-Miller, Taylor, Wilson

Dash Results: Abreu, Pittman, Stewart, Gravel, McMahan, Larson, Saldana, Bell

B-Main Results: Kr. Kinser, Courtney, Dancer, Taylor...Price-Miller, Kemenah, Hannagan, Ko. Kinser, Rose, Wilson, Allen

Car Count: 34 (Sides scratched for evening following qualifying)

Indiana Midget Week Preview (May 31-June 5)

With USAC Indiana Midget Week set to kick off on Tuesday evening, Indiana sprint car fans will be treated to an impromptu Indiana Sprint Week with all six tracks hosting USAC Indiana Midget week also hosting sprints each night. Here is a look ahead to each night.

Tuesday, May 31

Montpelier Motor Speedway

The week kicks off at Montpelier Motor Speedway where 410 non-wing sprint cars will make their second trip to MMS in 2016.

The first visit for sprint cars came back on April 23 when the United States Auto Club AMSOIL Sprint Cars visited Montpelier for the first time in the track's history. That evening it was the current USAC sprint car points leader and 2014 series champion, Brady Bacon, taking the win. 

Also in action along with sprint cars and USAC midgets will be UMP modifieds.

Schedule & Prices

Grandstands: 3 pm
Hot Laps: 6 pm
Racing: 7 pm

Grandstands - $20
Kids 12 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $30

Wednesday, June 1

Gas City I-69 Speedway

Running a limited schedule in 2016, cars return to the track at the 1/4 mile Gas City I-69 Speedway for the second time on Wednesday night for round two of USAC Indiana Midget Week.

The first appearance made by sprint cars at Gas City was on May 20 when Scotty Weir picked up his first ever USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car win after besting Brady Bacon in the closing laps. 40 sprint cars competed that night and a good turn out is expected again on Wednesday.

Sprint cars and USAC midgets are the only two classes on the agenda for the evening. 

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates: 3 pm
Grandstands: 3 pm
Engine Heat: 6:15 pm
Racing: 7:30 pm

Grandstands - $20
Kids 10 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $30

Thursday, June 2

Lincoln Park Speedway

For round three of Indiana Midget Week we will travel to Putnamville.

Multiple drivers have experienced success at LPS this season. Jeff Bland, Brady Short, Shane Cockrum and Shane Cottle have tallied victories while Kevin Thomas Jr. has also put in several good efforts.

The most recent winner being Thomas Meseraull who won in MSCS action last Saturday night.

Joining the sprints and midgets for round three will be the LPS super stocks.

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates: 4 pm
Grandstands: 4:30 pm
Hot Laps: 6 pm
Racing: 7 pm

Grandstands - $25
Kids 10 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $30

Friday, June 3

Bloomington Speedway

Friday night sprints will be off to Bloomington Speedway in conjunction with Indiana Midget Week.

Brady Short has more or less dominated on the red clay this season tallying three wins so far in 5 events. Nick Bilbee and Bryan Clauson won the two other features.

305 RaceSaver sprint cars and MMSA mini-sprints will also be in action on Friday evening.

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates: TBA
Grandstands: TBA
Hot Laps: TBA
Racing: TBA

Grandstands: $20
Kids 12 & Under: Free
Pit Passes: $30

Saturday, June 4

Lawrenceburg Speedway

The Kelsey Chevrolet sprint cars are back in action on Saturday alongside USAC midgets as they compete in round five of Indiana Midget Week.

Jarett Andretti currently leads the track point standings by 10 points over defending track champion Joss Moffatt. 2014 track champion Shawn Westerfeld has two wins at "The Burg" this season and sits third in the standings 70 points back of first place. 

Joining the midgets and sprints on Saturday evening will be the Budweiser UMP modifieds.

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates: 3 pm
Grandstands: 5 pm
Hot Laps: 6 pm
Racing: 7 pm

Grandstands - $25
Kids 7-12 - $7
Kids 6 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $30

Sunday, June 5

Kokomo Speedway

Indiana Midget Week concludes on Sunday when the USAC midgets invade Kokomo Speedway for the first time in 2016. The series was scheduled to run the Kokomo Grand Prix early in the season but Mother Nature had different plans and the event had to be cancelled.

Bryan Clauson won last Sunday nights feature after Kevin Thomas Jr. had won the first two events of the season. "KTJ" also leads the track points standings after three events.

Hornets will be joining the USAC midgets and sprint cars for the USAC Indiana Midget Week finale.

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates: TBA
Grandstands: TBA
Hot Laps: TBA
Racing: TBA

Grandstands - $20
Kids 10 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $30

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Sunday Results (May 29)

Kokomo Speedway

With BOSS and MSCS both in action on Sunday night there were only 22 sprints on hand at Kokomo but with names like Boespflug, Leary, Windom and Grant on the entry list the track once again provided for a great night of racing.

After finishing 23rd in the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 earlier in the day it was Bryan Clauson winning in the second half of the "Indiana Double". Chris Windom finished second while Kevin Thomas Jr, who had won the first two sprint car races of the year at Kokomo, finished on the podium in third to retain his lead in the track points standings.

Kokomo Speedway will feature sprint cars once again next Sunday when they are joined by the USAC National Midgets in the final round of USAC Indiana Midget Week.

Feature Finish:

1. Bryan Clauson
2. Chris Windom
3. Kevin Thomas Jr.
4. Josh Hodges
5. Jarett Andretti
6. CJ Leary
7. Logan Jarrett
8. Chad Boespflug
9. Jerry Coons Jr.
10. Justin Grant
11. Corey Smith
12. Mario Clouser
13. Matt Goodnight
14. Josh Spencer
15. Travis Hery
16. Bret Mellenberndt
17. Rob Caho Jr.
18. Lee Underwood
19. Billy Cribbs
20. Steve Thomas
21. Carson Macedo
22. Parker Frederickson (DNS)

Heat 1 Results: Thomas Jr, Boespflug, Coons Jr, Jarrett, Spencer...Mellenberndt, Goodnight, Cribbs
Heat 2 Results: Windom, Clauson, Hodges, Leary, Grant...Underwood, Clouser
Heat 3 Results: Andretti, Hery, Macedo, Caho, Smith...Thomas, Frederickson

Car Count: 22

Tri-State Speedway

MSCS was in action to round out their weekend double header on Sunday night, this time in Haubstadt.

23 sprints made the call with Chase Stockon getting to the checkered flag first. Stockon took over the lead after Critter Malone had to come to a stop due to a car stopped in front of him.

Kyle Cummins battled with Brady Short for the runner-up position and got by on the final lap while Short would finish third.

MSCS sprints will return to Haubstadt on June 11 alongside MOWA.

Feature Results: (Will update when full rundown is posted)

1. Chase Stockon
2. Kyle Cummins
3. Brady Short

Heat 1 Results: Stockon, Bland, B. Short, Hewitt, Williams, Rogers, Brackett, Shelton
Heat 2 Results: Malone, Jackson, Mattox, Morin, Gentry, B. Cummings, VanGilder, Ambrose
Heat 3 Results: Cummins, C. Short, Algie, Wissmiller, R. Cummings, Chastain, Gross

Car Count: 23

RESULTS ARE UNOFFICIAL

Saturday Results (May 28)

Anderson Speedway

Late race drama led to exciting conclusion to the 68th running of the Pay Less Little 500 on Saturday night in Anderson.

The Hoffman #69 driven by Kody Swanson made contact with polesitter Caleb Armstrong but was able to get around and hold off Dave Steele and Jerry Coons Jr. en route to his first Little 500 victory.

Armstrong dominated the race early from the pole before relinquishing the lead in the second half of the race when Bobby Santos III led a number of laps before making his final pit stop late giving the lead back to Armstrong and setting up the final battle for the lead late in the race.

Swanson, Steele and Coons Jr. were the only cars to complete the full race distance while Kyle Hamilton finished fourth one lap behind the leaders and Bobby Santos III rounded out the top five, two laps behind the leaders.

The win for Swanson was the third by a Swanson in as many nights as he and his brother swept the two USAC events that took place on Thursday and Friday.

Feature Results:

1. Kody Swanson
2. Dave Steele
3. Jerry Coons Jr.
4. Kyle Hamilton
5. Bobby Santos III
6. Shane Cottle
7. Grant Galloway
8. Shane Butler
9. Davey Hamilton Jr.
10. Aaron Pierce
11. Brian Gerster
12. Mickey Kempgens
13. Caleb Armstrong
14. Chris Neuenschwander
15. Geoff Kaiser
16. Travis Welpott
17. Tony Main
18. Brian Vaughn
19. Doug Dietsch
20. Jimmy McCune
21. Mark Hall
22. Brad Wyatt
23. Billy Wease
24. Ryan Litt
25. Donnie Adams Jr.
26. Jacob Wilson
27. Scott Hampton
28. Jeff Bloom
29. Chris Windom
30. Shane Hollingsworth
31. Brian Tyler
32. Russ Gamester
33. Tanner Swanson

Lincoln Park Speedway

The Midwest Sprint Car Series (MSCS) returned to action on Saturday night after Mother Nature did her best to keep the cars in the haulers early.

At the end of a very long night in Putnamville it was Thomas Meseraull holding off one of the hottest drivers on the Indiana sprint car circuit, Kevin Thomas Jr., for the win. CJ Leary rounded out the podium.

Josh Hodges and Brent Beauchamp complete the top five.

Feature Finish:

1. Thomas Meseraull
2. Kevin Thomas Jr.
3. CJ Leary
4. Josh Hodges
5. Brent Beauchamp
6. Brady Short
7. Chad Boespflug
8. Shane Cockrum
9. Tyler Hewitt
10. JJ Hughes
11. Bret Mellenberndt
12. Mario Clouser
13. Nate McMillin
14. Terry Babb
15. Brandon Morin
16. Dylan Shaw
17. Mitch Wissmiller
18. Casey Shuman
19. Nevil Algie
20. Connor Donelson
21. Brandon Mattox

Car Count: 35

Paragon Speedway

For the second week in a row, Jake Scott was victorious at Paragon after edging Andrew Prather on the final lap with Chris Babcock finishing third.

Drew Abel and Chet Williams rounded out the top five.

After winning the first two feature events for the year, Scott has jumped out to an early points lead as he tries to repeat as the Paragon Speedway track champion in 2016.

Feature Results:

1. Jake Scott
2. Andrew Prather
3. Chris Babcock
4. Drew Abel
5. Chet Williams
6. Michael Koontz
7. Daylan Chambers
8. Josh Cunningham
9. Mike Hagemier
10. Troy Link
11. Jensen Scott
12. Collin Ambrose
13. Colin Parker
14. Randy Johnson
15. Jim Dugan
16. Ben McMurray
17. Parker Fredrickson
18. Pat Giddens
19. Steve Hair
20. Brandon Spencer
21. Danny Harris
22. Dave Peperak
23. David Hair
24. Ben Knight

Heat 1: Prather, Hagemier, Harris, Je. Scott, S. Hair, Spencer, Chambers, D. Hair
Heat 2: Ja. Scott, Babcock, Williams, Link, Ambrose, Park, Fredrickson, Knight
Heat 3: Koontz, Abel, Giddens, Cunningham, Johnson, Dugan, McMurray, Peperak

Car Count: 24

Friday, May 27, 2016

Friday Results (May 27)

The state of Indiana was in a frenzy today as we approach the 100th running of Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Cars were in action all over the state from Anderson Speedway, Lucas Oil Raceway and of course the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

At Bloomington Speedway the 410 non-wing sprint cars were back in action as we celebrated the life of Josh Burton. Burton was killed in an accident at the track in May 2013 after winning the track rookie of the year award the year prior.

28 drivers made the call on Friday in honor of Burton with Brady Short winning the feature followed by Jordan Kinser and Jon Stanbrough.

Also worth noting, there were 16 305 RaceSaver sprint cars in action at Bloomington on Friday night.

Feature Results (Top 15):

1. Brady Short
2. Jordan Kinser
3. Jon Stanbrough
4. Thomas Meseraull
5. Kevin Thomas Jr.
6. Jeff Bland
7. Chad Boespflug
8. Dave Darland
9. Kyle Cummins
10. Jarett Andretti
11. Travis Berryhill
12. Chris Babcock
13. Brandon Morin
14. Josh Hodges
15. Brandon Mattox

Heat 1 Results: Bilbee, Thomas Jr., Andretti, Cummins...Hodges, Mellenberndt, Leary
Heat 2 Results: Bland, Boespflug, Stanbrough, Babcock...Morin, Gass, Shaw
Heat 3 Results: Short, Meseraull, Berryhill, O'Neal...Gurley, Waltz, Schmidt (DNS)
Heat 4 Results: Kinser, Ballou, Darland, Mattox...Rogers, Gross, Jackson

B-Main Results: Hodges, Morin, Mellenberndt, Jackson, Gass, Waltz, Rogers, Shaw, Gurley, Gross

Car Count: 28

RESULTS ARE UNOFFICIAL

Little 500 field set for Saturday

Cars were back on the track at Anderson Speedway on Friday afternoon and the remaining 18 starting spots in the 33 car field were set for Saturday's 68th Annual Pay Less Little 500 presented by UAW-GM.

Caleb Armstrong was the quickest on Thursday to win his first ever Little 500 pole. Chris Neuenschwander and Bobby Santos III will join him on the front row.

On Friday Shane Cottle, who did not run yesterday, was the quickest that took time and in turn will start P25 on the inside of row 9. 

Tanner Swanson was the fastest qualifier among all race rookies for this years race, he will roll off in the middle of row two from the P5 position on Saturday.

38 cars were entered in this years event, 5 drivers failing to make the field.

The starting lineup for the 68th Annual Pay Less Little 500.

Row 1

1. Caleb Armstrong
2. Chris Neuenschwander
3. Bobby Santos III

Row 2

4. Chris Windom
5. Tanner Swanson
6. Donnie Adams Jr.

Row 3

7. Dave Steele
8. Jacob Wilson
9. Aaron Pierce

Row 4

10. Jerry Coons Jr.
11. Billy Wease
12. Jeff Bloom

Row 5

13. Brian Tyler
14. Kody Swanson
15. Jimmy McCune

Row 6

16. Kyle Hamilton
17. Davey Hamilton Jr.
18. Ryan Litt

Row 7

19. Scott Hampton
20. Shane Butler
21. Brian Gerster

Row 8

22. Grant Galloway
23. Shane Hollingsworth
24. Mickey Kempgens

Row 9

25. Shane Cotle
26. Geoff Kaiser
27. Tony Main

Row 10

28. Doug Dietsch
29. Joe Swanson
30. Travis Welpott

Row 11

31. Russ Gamester
32. Brian Vaughn
33. Brad Wyatt

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Little 500 Pole Day results

After showers earlier in the day delayed qualifying until later this afternoon we now know the first five rows for Saturday's 68th Annual Pay Less Little 500 presented by UAW-GM at Anderson Speedway.

Caleb Armstrong will bring the field on the green on Saturday after qualifying with a 4-lap time of 44.281. Chris Neuenschwander and Bobby Santos III will join Armstrong on the front row.

The first five rows are now locked into the field while the remaining 18 positions will be determined tomorrow during Pay Less Little 500 Bump Day qualifying.

36 cars took time today at Anderson although there are officially 38 cars entered that will try to make the 33 car field.

Below are the first 5 rows that are now locked into the race on Saturday.

Row 1

1. Caleb Armstrong
2. Chris Neuenschwander
3. Bobby Santos III

Row 2

4. Chris Windom
5. Tanner Swanson
6. Donnie Adams Jr.

Row 3

7. Dave Steele
8. Jacob Wilson
9. Aaron Pierce

Row 4

10. Jerry Coons Jr.
11. Billy Wease
12. Jeff Bloom

Row 5

13. Brian Tyler
14. Kody Swanson
15. Jimmy McCune

Here is a complete entry list for the event:

2016 Pay Less Little 500 Entry List

Memorial Day Weekend Preview (May 27-30)

Friday, May 27

Bloomington Speedway

Sprint cars will take to the track on Friday night on the red clay of Bloomington Speedway as we pay homage to the late Josh Burton in the Josh Burton Memorial.

Nick Bilbee won the most recent sprint car feature on May 13. Brady Short leads the track points standings by 5 points over Jeff Bland.

The 305 RaceSavers will also be in action along with UMP modifieds and super stocks.

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates: 4:30 pm
Grandstands: 5:30 pm
Hot Laps: 6:30 pm
Racing: 7:30 pm

General Admission - $20
Kids 12 & Under - Free

Saturday, May 28

Anderson Speedway

One of the greatest racing traditions in the state of Indiana takes place on Saturday at Anderson Speedway when 33 sprint cars will start 3-wide in the 68th Annual Pay Less Little 500 presented by UAW-GM.

Jacob Wilson had hoped to make it three in a row in 2015 but he came up short, finishing 4th, as Chris Windom won his second Little 500.

You can get complete information about the event in our Guide to the Little 500.

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates - 10:30 am
Front Gates - 3 pm
Drivers Meeting - 3:30 pm
Warm Up Session - 5:15 pm
Autograph Session - 6 pm
Cars on Grid - 6:15 pm
Driver Intros - 7:15 pm
Little 500 - 8 pm

Grandstands - $35 (All seats reserved)

Lincoln Park Speedway

After being on hiatus since mid-April because of multiple rain outs, the Midwest Sprint Car Series (MSCS) returns to the track when the series invades Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night.

Coming into the event Kyle Cummins and Carson Short sit in a tie above the points standings just four points ahead of CJ Leary. Dakota Jackon and Robert Ballou both sit seven points back.

The winner on Saturday evening will take home $2500. Joining the MSCS sprints will be UMP modifieds, super stocks and bombers.

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates: 3 pm
Grandstands: 4:30 pm
Hot Laps: 6 pm
Racing: 7 pm

General Admission - $20
Kids 10 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $30

Paragon Speedway

Paragon Speedway will back in action on Saturday night as they host their second evening of racing for the year.

Jake Scott picked up where he left off in 2015 last Saturday night when he took home the victory in the season opener at Paragon.

This week the track will also host the MMSA mini-sprints as well as UMP super stocks, pure stocks, bombers and hornets.

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates: 4 pm
Grandstands: 5 pm
Racing: 7:30 pm

Grandstands - $15
Kids 12 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $30

Sunday, May 29

Kokomo Speedway

After an intense feature last Sunday night that saw sprints cars going three wide for much of a race that ended in a photo finish with Kevin Thomas Jr. besting Shane Cottle, sprints will be back at it again on Sunday evening as they compete in the Kokomo Klassic.

In two events this season it has been Kevin Thomas Jr. getting the checkers first in both. Bryan Clauson will try to end that streak as he attempts the "Indiana Double".

Joining the sprints on Sunday night: UMP modifieds, thunder cars and hornets.

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates: 3 pm
Grandstands: 4 pm
Hot Laps: 6:45 pm
Racing: 7:30 pm

Grandstands - $15
Kids 10 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $30

Tri-State Speedway

The Midwest Sprint Car Series (MSCS) will double up for the weekend when it takes to "The Class Track" in Haubstadt on Sunday night for TSS's Memorial Weekend Classic.

Joining the MSCS sprint cars will be UMP modifieds and the MMSA mini-sprints.

Schedule & Prices

Qualifying: 6:30 pm
Racing: 7: 30 pm

Adults - $20
Students - $15
Kids 12 & Under - Free

Monday, May 30

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Race fans will have an opportunity to celebrate their Memorial Day at the track on Monday when the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Cars take on the high banks of Lawrenceburg Speedway.

"Pauls to the Wall" Paul McMahan took home the victory when the Outlaws last visited Lawrenceburg. Prior to his victory, Donny Schatz had won the previous two WoO events at The Burg.

The Outlaws return to Indiana having just completed a trip east to take on the PA Posse.

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates: 3 pm
Grandstands: 4 pm
Hot Laps: 6 pm
Racing: 7 pm

Reserved Seating - $35
General Admission - $30
Kids 7-12 - $7
Kids 6 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $45

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Wednesday Results (May 26)

Terre Haute Action Track

Terre Haute rarely disappoints and it did not on Wednesday night as the track provided for an intense battle for the lead for the majority of the 30 lap Tony Hulman Classic.

Thomas Meseraull, who started on the pole, jumped out to an early lead but was quickly trailed by 2015 USAC sprint car champion Robert Ballou. Ballou jumped to the lead inside of the first 10 laps but the pass was cancelled out by a caution simultaneously.

Upon the restart "T-Mez" and the "Mad Man" battled, trading the lead, before Ballou was able to make his way around, stretch out his lead, and ultimately take the checkered flag first.

Meseraull was able to hang on for second as Jon Stanbrough rounded out the podium for the USAC sprint cars who will next be in action in June for the Eastern Storm.

Feature Results:

1. Robert Ballou
2. Thomas Meseraull
3. Jon Stanbrough
4. Brady Bacon
5. Chris Windom
6. Chase Stockon
7. Shane Cottle
8. Dave Darland
9. Jerry Coons Jr.
10. Justin Grant
11. Aaron Farney
12. Chad Boespflug
13. CJ Leary
14. Jarett Andretti
15. Kyle Cummins
16. Bill Rose
17. JJ Hughes
18. Max McGhee
19. Landon Simon
20. Mitch Wissmiller
21. Carson Short
22. Tony DiMattia

Heat 1 Results: Cottle, McGhee, Bacon, Grant...Light, DiMattia, Wissmiller, Babb
Heat 2 Results: Farney, Ballou, Stanbrough, Andretti...Hughes, Mellenberndt, Rose, Drangmeister
Heat 3 Results: Meseraull, Darland, Coons Jr, Leary...Stockon, Ketcham, Goodnight
Heat 4 Results: C. Short, Windom, Cummins, Boespflug....Jarrett, Simon, Chapple

B-Main Results: Stockon, Wissmiller, Simon, Hughes, DiMattia, Rose...Ketcham, Chapple, Jarrett, Light, Mellenberndt, Babb, Drangmeister

Car Count: 30

Anderson Speedway

Little 500 week is underway at Anderson Speedway. Cars practiced on both Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon before the Must See Sprints took the track in the Ivy Tech 60 on Wednesday night.

At the end of the feature it was Chris Neuenschwander taking home the hardware after beating out the defending Must See Racing series champion Jimmy McCune.

2013 and 2014 Little 500 winner Jacob Wilson, who was also the quick qualifier for the evening, finished third while Aaron Pierce and David Byrne rounded out the top five.

The next race at Anderson will be the 68th Annual Pay Less Little 500 presented by UAW-GM on Saturday.

Feature Results:

1. Chris Neuenschwander
2. Jimmy McCune
3. Jacob Wilson
4. Aaron Pierce
5. David Byrne
6. Joe Swanson
7. Jerry Caryer
8. Ron Koehler
9. Jeff Bloom
10. Christian Koehler
11. Brian Vaughn
12. Brad Wyatt

Heat 1 Results: Neuenschwander, McCune, Wyatt, Swanson, R. Koehler, Wilson
Heat 2 Results: Caryer, Pierce, Byrne, C. Koehler, Bloom, Vaughn

Car Count: 12

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Wednesday Preview (May 25)

Terre Haute Action Track

The United States Auto Club AMSOIL Sprint Cars make their first of three appearances in 2016 at the famed Terre Haute Action Track on Wednesday night as we kick of the USAC Week of Indy.

Brady Bacon will lead the charge going into the 46th running of the Tony Hulman Classic on Wednesday evening. Bacon, coming off a pair of runner-up finishes over the weekend, leads the series points standings by 19 points over Thomas Meseraull. Chase Stockon, CJ Leary and Dave Darland round out the current top five in the standings.

Kevin Thomas Jr. has also been hot recently in his 4J Motorsports sprint car. "KTJ" finished 3rd in USAC action on Friday night at Gas City before winning the USAC feature the next night in Brownstown. He finished off his weekend strong as well winning the 25-lap feature at Kokomo on Sunday evening in a entertaining race that featured a photo finish.

UMP modifieds will also be in action in conjunction with the USAC sprint cars.

Schedule & Prices

Pit Gates: 3 pm
Grandstands: 5 pm
Hot Laps: 6 pm
Racing: 7:30 pm

Grandstands - $25
Infield - $15
Kids 10 & Under - Free

Anderson Speedway

As we inch closer to the 68th Annual Pay Less Little 500 there will be plenty of action at Anderson Speedway on Wednesday.

Following an earlier Little 500 practice session the Must See Racing Sprint Car Series will take to the track for the Must See Racing Ivy Tech 60.

Brian Gerster enters the event as the hot driver after winning both series races over the weekend at Shady Bowl Speedway and Spitzer Motor Speedway, both in Ohio. He and 2015 series champion Jimmy McCune are currently in a tight battle atop the points standings for the series championship.

Also in action at Anderson on Wednesday evening, the Kenyon midgets as well as thunder roadsters.

Schedule & Prices

Front Gates - 5 pm
Qualifying - 6 pm
Racing - 7 pm

Grandstands - $15
Kids 6 to 12 - $4
Kids 5 & under - Free

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE