Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 13, 2017) – Oklahoma native Christopher Bell captured his third Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire preliminary victory in the past four years on Thursday inside the River Spirit Expo Center, where nearly 100 drivers battled during Round 3 of the premier midget event’s 31st edition.
Bell led the final 23 laps of the 25-lap A Main to lock into Saturday’s main event along with runner-up Danny Stratton and third-place finisher C.J. Leary.
Friday night marks the fourth and final preliminary night as 274 drivers have hit the track during the first three rounds with dozens more on tap Friday as the new record for competitors is set to be established. The RacinBoys Broadcasting Network will continue to showcase lap-by-lap coverage of the action beginning with hot laps at 4 p.m. (Central) and heat races at 5 p.m. (Central).
The broadcast, which will feature multiple cameras, enhanced graphics, replays and more, 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.
Friday’s preliminary night will feature NASCAR drivers Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and J.J. Yeley along with two-time Chili Bowl champion Cory Kruseman, 2008 Chili Bowl winner Damion Gardner, 2006 event winner Tim McCreadie, World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series driver Daryn Pittman and midget star Dave Darland to name a few.
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. Four-time Chili Bowl champion Kevin Swindell will be part of the announcing crew on Friday as well.
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 the 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 13, 2017
- Article Date: 1/13/2017 by Inside Line Promotions