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Black Key Bulls three-peat in 75th Men’s Little 500

May 24, 2026

In the 75th Men’s Little 500, Black Key Bulls survived a chaotic finish, avoiding a multi-team crash on lap 199 of 200 en route to the team’s third-straight victory. The pileup eliminated several leading teams from contention and opened the door for Cinzano and Bears to round out the podium. I’ve photographed 29 editions of the men’s and women’s races in 15 years. This was without a doubt the craziest finale I’ve ever seen. Presented below are a few of my photos documenting the race. This year, I also had the great pleasure of documenting the event alongside students from my Little 500 Photography class in the IU Media School. I strongly encourage you to explore their outstanding work from both races published on the Escape Collective website.

Black Key Bulls rider Paul Lee celebrates as he crosses the finish line under yellow to win the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
The lead pack of riders race into turn four during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Cutters coach Jason Fowler and rider Judah Thompson inspect the headset of a bicycle in the pits before the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
A Cinzano supporter watches the action during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Cutters riders huddle in the infield before the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Clayton Anderson performs before the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close looks up as he sits on the infield with coach Jordan Bailey, left, and teammate Zack Villarreal before the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Cutters rider Judah Thompson smiles during rider introductions before the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Sigma Alpha Epsilon coach Bill Naas points to Alpha Chi Omega riders, champions of the Women’s Little 500, before the start of the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Sigma Phi Epsilon huddle up in their pit before the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Sigma Nu rider Isaac Baker uses an umbrella to find some shade in the pits before the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Grand Marshal Tony Kanaan, a former Indianapolis 500 champion, drives the pace car during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Riders stand on the starting grid before the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Riders race into turn one on the first lap of the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Little 500 Judge Jim Babcock sits next to the track before the start of the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Cinzano rider Jaxon Curtis races in the pack in turn three during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
A pack of riders race into turn three during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Sigma Phi Epsilon rider Gus Kowalevsky races into turn two during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Race flags are pictured on the track before the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Little 500 branding is pictured at the start/finish line during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Cutters rider Judah Thompson races into turn two during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Chi Alpha rider Trey Samas runs with the bicycle during an exchange in the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Black Key Bulls fans including Brent and Katie Close, center, parents of rider Wiley Close, watch the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Cinzano rider Nick Tabscott reacts as he leads the race during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Black Key Bulls rider Paul Lee emerges from a cloud of cinder dust after an exchange during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
The lead pack of riders crash in turn one on lap 199 during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Alex Hamilton, left, and Cutters’ Judah Thompson untangle their bicycles after a crash in turn one on lap 199 during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Black Key Bulls rider Paul Lee celebrates as he crosses the finish line under yellow to win the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Black Key Bulls riders Zack Villarreal, left, and Paul Lee celebrate after winning the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Black Key Bulls celebrate on stage after winning the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Cinzano celebrate their second-place finish in the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Bears Cycling celebrates their third-place finish in the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Cinzano fans celebrates with rider Jaxon Curtis during the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Marissa Finney kisses boyfriend Cinzano rider Mau Brito after the 75th Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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