Anderson in Madison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Anderson Speedway

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

1. Anderson Speedway Marker, Side One

Inscription. Originally named Sun Valley Speedway, Joe Helpling built this track in 1947 and was first raced on July 2, 1948. Since, some of racing's best have run here, including, A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Johnny Rutherford, Tony Stewart, and multiple Little 500 winner, Eric Gordon. Called the “World's Fastest High-Banked Asphalt Quarter Mile,” the first Little 500 was run here on May 27, 1949. The race has become Anderson Speedway's most prestigious event, and one of America's biggest races.

Drivers challenge this track's banking in roadsters, sprint cars, stock cars, midgets, and even school buses! Many sanctioning bodies have engaged here, including AAA and the Mutual Racing Association. The American Speed Association was born here during the '60s and initiated the Redbud Late Model Race, which continues today. Another great race, The National Crown, started here in 1950 and remains the longest continuously run stock car race in the country.

Erected by Indiana Memorial Racing Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1948.

Location. 40° 5.423′ N, 85° 41.832′ W. Marker is in Anderson,

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Indiana, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West 25th Street, on the right when traveling north on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1311 MLK Jr Blvd, Anderson IN 46016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Anderson Street Railway (approx. 1.3 miles away); The First Methodist Church in Anderson Was Built Here (approx. 1.3 miles away); Remy Electric Company (approx. 1.3 miles away); Paramount Theatre (approx. 1.4 miles away); Historic West Eighth Street (approx. 1.4 miles away); Anderson Carnegie Library (approx. 1.4 miles away); Public Square (approx. 1½ miles away); Madison County Veterans' Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.

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1. History. 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. (Anderson Speedway) (Submitted on August 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Anderson Speedway celebrates 75 years. (Garrett Bergquist, WISH-TV, June 30, 2022) (Submitted on August 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Anderson Speedway Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

2. Anderson Speedway Marker, Side Two

Anderson Speedway Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

3. Anderson Speedway Marker

Anderson Speedway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

4. Anderson Speedway

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.