The Royal Zartanian 500 is one of 68 events that make up the RZOEAZ Crown Cup Series stock car racing season, and is generally considered to be the most prestigious race on the circuit. The race is held at Imperial City International Speedway on the outskirts of Imperial City, the capital of the Greater Zartanian Empire. It has been held annually as a professional race under the auspices of the RZOEAZ since the inaugural 299AP race. The race is featured each season as the first event. The inaugural RZOEAZ race was won by Eastern Zartanian driver Merton Gray, and the reigning race winner is Solanch driver Anson Iki. The race has been won from the pole position once, by Kevin Waln in 300AP. Below is a brief history of the race, followed by a list of previous RZOEAZ events run, the pole sitte