Free Open Practice for all Divisions
July 11, 2025, from 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue:
Anderson Speedway
1311 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Anderson, IN 46016-3964
Date: Friday, July 11th
Divisions: Open for all divisions
Tickets: FREE to public entering through pit gate.
Purchase Tickets HERE!
Times: Pits Open at 3:30 p.m.
Seating: In pit grandstand only.
Cooler Policy: No Outside Food or Drink
Accepted Payment: Cash or Credit Cards are Accepted at All Locations!
Pit Pass: $20
Ages 13 and under are not permitted to the pit area. Ages 14 to 17 will need to fill out a minor waiver form with parent/legal guardian at the pit office. Must bring a copy of birth certificate.
| OPEN PRACTICE for All Divisions SCHEDULE: (PRINTABLE VERSION) | |
| 3:30 PM | Open Pit Gates |
| 4:30 PM | Practice Begins |
| 7:30 PM | Practice Ends |
More Free Open Practice to All Divisions Sessions
Fri. July 25 Free Open Practice for All Divisions — — 3:30 PM — 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Fri. August 8 Free Open Practice for All Divisions — — 3:30 PM — 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Fri. September 12 Free Open Practice for All Divisions — — 3:00 PM — 4 – 7 PM
Fri. September 26 Free Open Practice for All Divisions — — 3:00 PM — 4 – 7 PM
Fri. October 3 Free Open Practice for All Divisions — — 3:00 PM — 4 -7 PM
About Anderson Speedway
How It All Began… The quarter-mile Anderson Speedway was built in 1948 by legendary promoter Joe Helpling and a large group of men working for 25 cents per hour. Although Helpling had planned on constructing a bowling alley and recreation center on his 32 acre tract at 29th street and Pendleton Avenue, two Anderson city councilmen suggested that he instead consider building a racetrack. Helpling had never seen a race of any type, so he traveled to Armscamp Speedway in Alexandria and 16th Street Speedway in Indianapolis (Both tracks are no longer in existence) to get some ideas.
After those visits, the decision was made: it was racing. In 1948, Sun Valley Speedway (as it was originally known) officially opened for competition. The Roaring Roadsters and AAA Midgets were the most popular programs, so Helpling decided to present an idea to members of the Mutual Racing Association, which was the sanctioning body for the Roadsters during that period. A press conference was held in early 1949 at the old Anderson Hotel, where Helpling unveiled his idea to start 33 roadster in a 500-lap event. Everybody scoffed and said that it would never work. Pressure was put on Helpling to reduce the race length to 200 or 300 laps, because it would probably cost $800 per car for tires and no car would finish. “Then we’ll run bicycles,” Helpling said.” Because we’re gonna have a Little 500 and that’s the way it’s gonna be.” In the inaugural event, to the surprise of most, 18 roadsters finished, five of which did not even make a pit stop. Sam Skinner won that event, with Bob Block finishing second and Tom Cherry filling out the podium finishers.
Credit Cards
Credit Cards are accepted everywhere on the grounds. Credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. There is no ATM.
Directions
Anderson Speedway is located off Interstate 69 at Exit 222. Take Martin Luther King Blvd. North for 3.5 miles. Track is on the right.
Firearms
The possession of firearms, explosives, or weapons on property are prohibited regardless of whether a federal or state license to possess the same has been issued to the possessor. Bags, backpacks, purses, and such are subject to search for these items.
Parking
Parking is free and is located directly outside the gate. Front 4 rows closest to the gate are reserved handicap parking.
Pass Outs
Spectators may use the pass-outs by getting a hand stamp at the main ticket gate. Return will require your ticket stub as well as hand stamp. Additional pass-out locations may be added for special events.
Track Rental
Reserve the track today by calling (765) 642-0206 ext. 121. Track rental fee is $150 for the first hour and $125 for each additional hour. All open wheel cars are required by insurance to have an ambulance on the grounds. All other divisions may also request an ambulance on the grounds. Ambulance fee is $120 per hour. Multiple teams may test at the same time but all teams will pay the hourly track rental fee. A $100 non-refundable deposit will be required when the team schedules their test. This deposit will be applied to your total test fee. The deposit will be refunded only if the test is canceled 24 hours prior to the scheduled test time or due to weather.
Learn More About the Anderson Speedway at https://andersonspeedway.com/
