Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 11, 2017) – The 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire got off to a rousing start on Tuesday night inside the River Spirit Expo Center.
A total of 90 competitors battled it out through heat races, qualifiers, D Mains, C Mains, B Mains and a 25-lap A Main that culminated with Tyler Courtney securing his first career Chili Bowl preliminary victory. Larry Wight advanced from seventh to second place and Zach Daum maneuvered from 10th to third as both drivers joined Courtney to lock into Saturday’s main event.
The action continues with approximately 90 new racers on Wednesday during Round 2 of the marquee midget event and the RacinBoys Broadcasting Network will once again be airing live Pay-Per-View video from hot laps until the final checkered flag is waved.
The broadcast will feature multiple cameras, enhanced graphics, replays and more. Hot laps are slated for 4 p.m. (Central) with heat races at 5 p.m. (Central). The price is only $25. Also, the RacinBoys Broadcasting Network will present the post-race press conference live free of charge. Viewers just need to log in to the RacinBoys website to view.
To purchase a Pay-Per-View broadcast, visit the RacinBoys website – http://www.RacinBoys.com – and register as a new member if you haven’t done so from previous PPV events. There is no membership charge required to purchase RacinBoys live PPV webcasts.
Also of note, RacinBoys recently transitioned to a new website. All registered members – free and premium – need to verify their old accounts at the new website. Simply click the red “Verify Old RBN Account” in the upper right corner and follow the instructions.
Tuesday’s opener set the stage for a tremendous event as NASCAR star Kyle Larson captured the Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions before he and Courtney duked it out in the A Main. Larson was challenging Courtney for the lead with only eight laps remaining when he got upside down and ended up finishing 21st.
Wednesday’s crop of competitors is led by five-time Chili Bowl champion Sammy Swindell and two-time defending champion Rico Abreu. World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series drivers Paul McMahan, David Gravel and Donny Schatz, who is making his event debut, are also slated to race along with dozens more from across the United States, Canada and Australia.
Scott Traylor anchors the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl coverage with Bryan Gapinski, Justin Zoch, Brian Ward, Lenny Batycki and Jim Childers among the RacinBoys voices. Scotty Cook will conduct driver interviews from the pits and Victory Lane throughout the week.
Nationally known motor sports writer Reid Spencer will provide exclusive content daily during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals on the RacinBoys website. The premium section of the RacinBoys website will have additional video content not only from the Chili Bowl, but other events throughout the year as well.
RacinBoys live coverage of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals is brought to you by Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV and LucasOilRacing.TV, Schoenfeld Headers, Spire Sports + Entertainment, MyRacePass, Rod End Supply, Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Lawton Speedway, RPM Speedway, Gary’s Speed Shop, Northwest Focus Midget Series, Hyper Racing, McCarthy Auto Group, Griffith Truck & Equipment, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems and Impact Signs, Awnings & Wraps.
Thanks to Jeff Bowen of Blue Sky Productions for contributions to RBN’s live coverage of both Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout and the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl.
PAY-PER-VIEW –
Fans who are new to RacinBoys will need to create a free membership on the RacinBoys website to purchase any PPV options. After logging in, visit http://www.racinboys.com/events or click on “Upcoming Live Events” for the live video of the five-day Chili Bowl for $99.99 ($89.99 for premium members). Individual days can be purchased for $25 each.
** The live broadcast of the finale on Jan. 14 will only be the preliminary races up to the MAVTV television broadcast and live stream on LucasOilRacing.TV, which is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. (Central). **
LUCAS OIL CHILI BOWL NATIONALS –
The 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire will invade the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla., Jan. 10-14. Approximately 350 of the top drivers in a variety of motor sports classes will vie for the coveted title at the premier midget event of the season. For more information, visit http://www.ChiliBowl.com.
LUCAS OIL –
Founded in 1989, Lucas Oil is a manufacturer and distributor of automotive and racing oil, additives and lubricants. Lucas Oil has long been directly involved in the American racing industry through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing event promotions at all levels. Seeing a need for better lubricants in this industry, the Lucas people went to work again. The end result being a line of high performance engine oils and gear oils that are second-to-none in the racing industry. Lucas racing products have proven themselves on NASCAR, NHRA, IHRA, PPL and USHRA tracks across the country. For more information, visit http://www.LucasOil.com.
MAVTV –
MAVTV is no ordinary television network. It’s a 24/7, high-definition entertainment extravaganza, featuring everything from blockbuster films, high-octane motor sports, MMA fighting, gaming, gut-busting comedy, original reality shows and scripted dramas. For more information, visit http://www.MAVTV.com.
RACINBOYS –
RacinBoys is in its 12th year of broadcasting the prestigious Chili Bowl and has been the lead broadcaster of Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour events for the past seven seasons. In 2012, RacinBoys began offering Pay-Per-View for special races and will continue to expand that segment in 2017. For more information, visit http://www.RacinBoys.com.
INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –
Inside Line Promotions specializes in affordable public relations and media management for motor sports drivers, teams, sponsors, tracks, series, events, organizations and manufacturers. ILP Founder Shawn Miller leverages professional journalism with new media technologies and social networking to improve your exposure and the return on investment for your sponsors.
To meet the media relations needs of your program by joining Team ILP, contact Shawn at 541-510-3663 or Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com. For more information on Inside Line Promotions, visit http://www.InsideLinePromotions.com.
- Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2017
- Article Date: 1/11/2017 by Inside Line Promotions