68th Little 500 to Be Broadcast Live on Speed51.com
ANDERSON, IN — It’s a short track race like no other. The Payless Little 500 tests a drivers endurance, patience and everything in between throughout 500 laps of racing around the tight quarter-mile Anderson Speedway in Indiana. For the second year in a row, race fans unable to make it to the track for this unique event will be able to watch the race live on Speed51.com.
Anderson Speedway officials and Speed51.com announced Friday that the event will be aired live on Speed51 TV. Racing fans all over the world will be able to watch the pavement Sprint Car race on Saturday, May 28 in preparation for the 100th running of the Indy 500 that takes place down the road on Sunday.
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“The 2016 Pay Less Little 500 presented by UAW-GM may be the biggest event in speedway history and we are pleased that everyone that can’t be here with us can still enjoy the race through our partnership with Speed51,” said Anderson Speedway President Rick Dawson.
The stars of the Sprint Car world, from both pavement and dirt, are expected to compete in this prestigious event. Defending race winner Chris Windom will be looking for two-in-a-row and will be joined by others such as Kody Swanson, Aaron Pierce and 2010 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Bobby Santos III.
“This race is one of the toughest short track races in North America,” said Bob Dillner, Speed51.com Executive Editor. “The Little 500 gives racers a true test of endurance as they turn lightning fast laps around the world’s fastest high-banked quarter mile. Fans who tuned into the broadcast and watched the race for the first time last year were amazed at what they saw. We’re glad to be able to bring that action to race fans all over the world once again.”
The single-camera video stream broadcast will begin with pre-race festivities at 7 p.m. ET and will continue with driver introductions leading up to the green flag shortly after 8 p.m. ET
While there is nothing like being at the Little 500 in person, the live broadcast will give race fans the next best thing. The one-camera feed will feature audio from the public address announcer at the track and allow fans to hear the same thing they’d hear if they were at the track.
Race fans can purchase their live video tickets today for just $29.99. For more information and to order click here http://speed51.com/speed51-tv-2016-little-500-at-anderson-speedway/.
For more information regarding the 68th Little 500, visit AndersonSpeedway.com.
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Sources: 51 Sports