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.

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!

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.