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Felker Set for Wing and Nonwing Mi

Felker Set for Wing and Nonwing Mi...

12/17/2013
Inside Line Promotions – CARL JUNCTION, Mo. (Dec. 17, 2013) – Andrew Felker is about to kick off the 2014 racing season, which begins on New Year’s Day. From Jan. 1-4, Felker is slated to drive for Hans Lein out of Wisconsin in the 29th annual Tulsa Shootout at the Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla. Felker will compete in the winged outlaw and nonwing outlaw micro sprint classes. “This will be my 10th year at the Shootout,” Felker said. “We’ve had a few top fives. It...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 17, 2013
  • Article Date: 12/17/2013
Tags: Andrew Felker, Micro Sprints, Midgets
2014 USAC WESTERN DIRT SCHEDULES A

2014 USAC WESTERN DIRT SCHEDULES A...

12/17/2013
Seventy-one race dates are reflected in USAC Western racing schedules announced today by USAC Western Operations Director Chris Kearns. Included are 55 Sprint races at 15 different race tracks and 16 Honda USAC Western Dirt Midget races at 10 different venues. Important to note is the fact that the Sprint car schedules do not reflect any conflicting dates in 2013! A 24-race calendar for the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint cars opens February 28 and March 1 at Peoria, Ariz. and...more
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  • Admin Account on Dec 17, 2013
  • Article Date: 12/17/2013
Tags: USAC 360 Sprint Series, USAC/CRA Sprints, USAC Western Classic Racing Series
Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals nea

Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals nea...

12/17/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (December 17, 2013) From every corner of the racing world, the names are pouring onto the entry list for the 29th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. With construction of the Tulsa Expo Raceway underway inside the River Spirit Expo Center, entries are creeping near the 250 mark with 236 entered prior to the December 17 discounted entry deadline. Included in the latest wave of entries is the name that’s haunted the...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 17, 2013
  • Article Date: 12/17/2013
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets, Midgets
Kasey Kahne To Pilot Jason Leffler

Kasey Kahne To Pilot Jason Leffler...

12/20/2013
Tony Stewart Racing, Beast Enterprises To Host Racecar Giveaway, Charles Dean Leffler Discretionary Trust Fundraiser Promotion INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 20, 2013) – Tony Stewart Racing and Beast Enterprises announced today NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne has joined the star-studded field for the 28th annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire Jan. 14-18 at the Tulsa (Okla.) Expo Center. Kahne will pilot the No. 71 Jason Leffler...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 20, 2013
  • Article Date: 12/20/2013
Tags: Jason Leffler, Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne
NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME I

NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME I...

12/20/2013
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 20, 2013) – The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation is gearing up for a big week in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, presented by General Tire, on January 14-18. The museum’s week will be highlighted by the announcement of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame’s “25th Class” on Tuesday, January 14, and its museum-benefit auction on Thursday, January 16. In addition, its three divisions of...more
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  • Admin Account on Dec 20, 2013
  • Article Date: 12/20/2013
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, Tulsa Expo Raceway, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
Over 750 entered into 29th Tulsa S

Over 750 entered into 29th Tulsa S...

12/22/2013
TULSA, Okla. (December 22, 2013) Just as Christmas dinner is digested and the presents are counted, over 500 teams will begin the trek to Tulsa and the River Spirit Expo Center for the 29th Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout. With a of potential 150 entries in addition to the already 758 on the scheduled December 31 move-in day, an assortment of 422 drivers from across the United States and Canada have already made their bid for the Golden Driller known with Oklahoma...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 22, 2013
  • Article Date: 12/22/2013
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Micro Sprints, Midgets
Vaportrail Clothing Partnering Wit

Vaportrail Clothing Partnering Wit...

12/30/2013
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 30, 2013) – Vaportrail Clothing is excited to partner with Washington native J.J. Hickle during his inaugural race at the famed Chili Bowl. Hickle will be driving for Cliff Blackwell out of California during the 29th edition of the premier midget event at the Tulsa Raceway Expo Jan. 14-18. “I’ve actually never met Cliff,” Hickle said. “He really liked how me and my dad have done stuff on our own and he’s been around racing...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 30, 2013
  • Article Date: 12/30/2013
Tags: J.J. Hickle, Chili Bowl, vaportrail clothing
Cole Wood Racing Trio Set for Uniq

Cole Wood Racing Trio Set for Uniq...

1/6/2014
Inside Line Promotions – AUBURN, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2014) – A busy week is around the corner for Cole Wood Racing, which embarks upon the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire from Jan. 14-18. The three-car team, which includes Californians Cole Wood, Dominic Scelzi and Chase Johnson, will kick off the action during the practice night on Monday, Jan. 13, before the trio challenges nearly 300 of the premier race car drivers during the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/6/2014
Tags: Cole Wood, Chase Johnson, Dominic Scelzi
Blake Hahn Captures Fifth Golden D

Blake Hahn Captures Fifth Golden D...

1/7/2014
(Photo by Phil Pace Photo) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 7, 2014) – Blake Hahn recently moved into a new house and he finally has the perfect decoration – a Golden Driller. Hahn captured his fifth Golden Driller last weekend during the 28th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout at Tulsa Expo Raceway when he powered to the ECOtec midget feature victory. It marked the third time in the last four years Hahn has earned a Golden Driller trophy. “My parents...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/7/2014
Tags: Blake Hahn, Chili Bowl, tulsa shootout
Baughman Prepares to Battle for Fi

Baughman Prepares to Battle for Fi...

1/7/2014
Inside Line Promotions – ODESSA, Texas (Jan. 7, 2014) – Josh Baughman is ready for the next challenge, which will take him into uncharted territory. Baughman will compete in a midget for the first time next week during the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., Jan. 14-18. Driving for Andrew Felker, Baughman will compete against approximately 300 of the top drivers in the country. “I’ve driven mini...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/7/2014
Tags: Josh Baughman, Chili Bowl, Midgets
Felker Endures Roller-Coaster Week

Felker Endures Roller-Coaster Week...

1/7/2014
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 7, 2014) – Last weekend was certainly up and down for Andrew Felker at the 29th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout. Piloting a micro sprint for Hans Lein, Felker failed to find much luck in the nonwing outlaw and winged outlaw competition at Tulsa Expo Raceway. “The place always takes some luck and it didn’t seem like we had any of it,” he said. “We had one of the better cars there and couldn’t catch a break.” Felker...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/7/2014
Tags: Andrew Felker, Chili Bowl, tulsa shootout
First Look: 2014 Chili Bowl Qualif

First Look: 2014 Chili Bowl Qualif...

1/7/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 6, 2014) - There is no such thing as an easy night at the Chili Bowl. With 285 entries for the twenty-eight edition of the world’s largest indoor Midget race, it’s a sure bet that even the “E” Mains on Saturday will stack up like “A” Features anywhere else. Among the list of 285 entries are 274 confirmed drivers of which 58 are past feature starters, 64 are Chili Bowl Rookies, and six who have already earned the coveted Golden Driller with each...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/7/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Chili Bowl Drivers to visit Saint

Chili Bowl Drivers to visit Saint...

1/8/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 8, 2014) Despite the busy schedule that most drivers endure during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, several will take time to visit Saint Francis Children's Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. In conjunction with Big Al’s Kids in Motorsports, drivers will take time on Tuesday, January 14 and Friday, January 17 at 10:00 A.M. to bring the thrill of motorsports to children who are in the fight of their lives. Tuesday’s drivers include: Dominic Scelzi, Cole...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 08, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/8/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Coons, Stockon, Courtney lead thre

Coons, Stockon, Courtney lead thre...

1/9/2014
Wilke-PAK Motorsports will run a three-car effort with Jerry Coons Jr., Chase Stockon and Tyler Courtney in the 28th anniversary running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, on Jan. 14-18 at the Tulsa Expo Raceway ¼-mile clay oval inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. Wilke-PAK won the 2005 Chili Bowl Championship with Tracy Hines, while Dave Darland placed third. The team has also recorded ten preliminary night feature wins with six different drivers....more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 09, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/9/2014
Tags: Jerry Coons, Tyler Courtney, Chase Stockon
Scelzi Amped for Chili Bowl Debut

Scelzi Amped for Chili Bowl Debut...

1/9/2014
(Photo by Collin Markle) Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2014) – Dominic Scelzi realizes the opportunity that is front of him next week. Scelzi will make his debut at the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., where he will pilot a Cole Wood Racing entry at the premier midget event next Tuesday through Saturday. “I’m a big-time underdog going into the Chili Bowl for my first time,”...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/9/2014
Tags: Dominic Scelzi, Chili Bowl, Winged Sprints
Hafertepe Jr. Has Renewed Spirit E

Hafertepe Jr. Has Renewed Spirit E...

1/10/2014
Inside Line Promotions – SUNNYVALE, Texas (Jan. 10, 2014) – There’s a new buzz around Sam Hafertepe Jr. heading into the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Hafertepe Jr. is set to make his first midget start since last season’s Chili Bowl, which was his third race at the premier midget event and first time in his own car. He will return to Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., next Tuesday through Saturday for another shot at the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 10, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/10/2014
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Chili Bowl, Winged Sprints
Thomas Enters Chili Bowl Riding Mo

Thomas Enters Chili Bowl Riding Mo...

1/11/2014
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 11, 2014) – Tyler Thomas took advantage of a late invitation to compete in the 29th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout last weekend. “I got the call from Hans Lein a couple of days before and I was really excited,” he said. “I had a really good car all weekend. We only made a few minor changes the whole weekend. Every time I hit the track that car was capable of winning.” Thomas opened the premier micro sprint event at...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/11/2014
Tags: Tyler Thomas, Chili Bowl, tulsa shootout
VIROC VI Highlights Chili Bowl Ope

VIROC VI Highlights Chili Bowl Ope...

1/12/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 12, 2014) - The 28th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire begins Tuesday, January 14 with drivers not only in competing for a spot in Saturday’s 55 lap finale, but also for the bragging rights of winning the Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions. The sixth edition of the champion’s showdown, sixteen drivers are eligible based on having won the Chili Bowl as a driver, driving for an owner-champion, and having topped the latest...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 12, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/12/2014
Tags: Midgets
Felker Focused on Improving Last S

Felker Focused on Improving Last S...

1/12/2014
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 12, 2014) – The cars are ready and unloaded inside the River Spirit Expo Center for Andrew Felker, who is eyeing a special performance at this week’s 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Felker advanced to the A Main of the premier midget event at Tulsa Expo Raceway for the first time last season and he is looking to better that performance, in which he rallied from 13th in a B Main to claim...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/12/2014
Tags: Andrew Felker, Chili Bowl, Midgets
JRR Ready For Chili Bowl Nationals

JRR Ready For Chili Bowl Nationals

1/13/2014
Jody Rosenboom and crew have arrived in Tulsa, Oklahoma and are set to compete in the Chili Bowl once again. With almost 300 entries from all over the world this proves once again why its one of the biggest races all year. The top competition from all levels of racing are here. From NASCAR, WoO, ASCS, and many more try to make a name for themselves here. Jody will be piloting his Rosys Raceland/Todd's Beer Cave/Minnesota Mafia/Rockwell Security 6R. Jon Klabunde will be...more
Joel Vis
  • Joel Vis on Jan 13, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/13/2014
Tags: Jody Rosenboom, 410 Sprints - Winged, Midgets
Tracy Hines Opens the 2014 Season

Tracy Hines Opens the 2014 Season...

1/13/2014
New Castle, Ind.—Jan. 13, 2014— As he has done for just about the last 20 years, Tracy Hines will head to the Chili Bowl to begin yet another open wheel racing campaign this week. The native of New Castle, Ind., won the event in 2005, adding his name to the prestigious list of past Chili Bowl victors. The 28th edition of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Presented by General Tire is set for Jan. 14–18 at the Tulsa Expo Raceway, a quarter-mile clay oval, located inside the River...more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 13, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/13/2014
Tags: Tracy Hines, Midgets, Midgets
Taylor Ferns Opens 2014 Racing Cam

Taylor Ferns Opens 2014 Racing Cam...

1/13/2014
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Jan. 13, 2014 — Taylor Ferns has become accustomed to beginning her season in one of the biggest events in all of motorsports, the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Okla. She made her Chili Bowl debut in 2012, and for the third straight year will hit the track for the indoor event, which has become a "Must-See" event for motorsports fans. “The whole atmosphere of the Chili Bowl is one-of-a-kind and there is nothing like it,” said Ferns....more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 13, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/13/2014
Tags: Taylor Ferns, Midgets, Midgets
Live Pay-Per-View of Chili Bowl Na

Live Pay-Per-View of Chili Bowl Na...

1/14/2014
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 14, 2014) – The most prestigious midget event of the season is upon motor sports fans and RacinBoys is ready to broadcast the action into households across the world. The 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire kicks off the first of five consecutive days of side-by-side, wheel-to-wheel competition at Tulsa Expo Raceway today – Tuesday – with the first of four qualifying nights before the finale...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 14, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/14/2014
Tags: Kevin Swindell, Sammy Swindell, Kyle Larson
Daily Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday

Daily Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday

1/14/2014
Daily Schedule: Tues. - Fri. - Pit Pass: $45.00 9:00am: Building Opens 11:00am - 7:00pm: Tradeshow / Pit Pass Opens 2:00pm - Clear Building 2:30pm - Grandstands Open 3:00pm - Driver pill draw for Heat Race lineups 4:15pm - Driver’s Meeting 5:00pm - Hot Laps (by Heat Race order) 6:00pm - Heat Races begin (8 laps each) 7:45pm - “C” Mains (2 races, taking top 4 to “B” Features) 8:30pm - “A” Qualifiers (Top 16 in combined Passing Points from Heats and Qualifiers advance to...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 14, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/14/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Tuesday - Warren CAT Night - Line-

Tuesday - Warren CAT Night - Line-...

1/14/2014
In an effort to keep fans informed on their favorite drivers during the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, officials will be posting line-ups, results, and other updates to the Chili Bowl’s social media streams. All results posted are unofficial. Updates will also be made to the Chili Bowl website. Results are not official until the release of the nightly re-cap. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChiliBowlNationals Twitter:...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 14, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/14/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Beason Breaks Through in Warren CA

Beason Breaks Through in Warren CA...

1/15/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 14, 2014) Almost two-years to the day, Jonathan Beason was able to dedicate his Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals preliminary night win to his friend, and former teammate Donnie Ray Crawford who passed away in 2012, taking the Hard 8 Racing No. 8J to his first Chili Bowl prelim win in Tuesday’s Warren CAT Qualifier. Accumulating the highest combined passing points through Heats and Qualifiers, Beason earned the pole for the 25 lap affair; never...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 15, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/15/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
RacinBoys Continues Pay-Per-View A

RacinBoys Continues Pay-Per-View A...

1/15/2014
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 15, 2014) – The 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire got off to a rousing start on Tuesday night at Tulsa Expo Raceway. Jonathan Beason, who hails from nearby Broken Arrow, Okla., led all 25 laps of the main event to capture his first career preliminary night victory during the opening round of the premier midget event of the season. On Wednesday, Beason will return to work at his parent’s...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 15, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/15/2014
Tags: Zach Daum, Jonathan Beason, Alex Bright
Wednesday - River Spirit Casino Ni

Wednesday - River Spirit Casino Ni...

1/15/2014
In an effort to keep fans informed on their favorite drivers during the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, officials will be posting line-ups, results, and other updates to the Chili Bowl’s social media streams. All results posted are unofficial. Updates will also be made to the Chili Bowl website. Results are not official until the release of the nightly re-cap. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChiliBowlNationals Twitter:...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 15, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/15/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Armstrong holds off Swindell for C

Armstrong holds off Swindell for C...

1/16/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 15, 2014) Drama was plenty when the checkered flag dropped on the second night of the 28th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, as Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong edged out Sammy Swindell for his first Chili Bowl prelim victory on Wednesday’s River Spirit Casino Qualifying Night. The second first time winner in as many nights, Armstrong began the night’s 25 lap feature from the outside of the front row. Slowed for a caution on Lap...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 16, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/16/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
RacinBoys Pay-Per-View Showcases A

RacinBoys Pay-Per-View Showcases A...

1/16/2014
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 16, 2014) – The 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire is 2-for-2 after another action-packed night at Tulsa Expo Raceway. Despite a few hiccups during its live Pay-Per-View broadcast – which has been addressed – RacinBoys and partners Lucas Oil and MAVTV captured the excitement on Wednesday as Caleb Armstrong held off a charging Sammy Swindell in a wild finish of the premier midget event’s...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 16, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/16/2014
Tags: Sammy Swindell, Caleb Armstrong, Chris Windom
Thursday - J.C.T Qualifying Night

Thursday - J.C.T Qualifying Night...

1/16/2014
In an effort to keep fans informed on their favorite drivers during the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, officials will be posting line-ups, results, and other updates to the Chili Bowl’s social media streams. All results posted are unofficial. Updates will also be made to the Chili Bowl website. Results are not official until the release of the nightly re-cap. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChiliBowlNationals Twitter:...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 16, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/16/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Chili Bowl Qualifying Complete for

Chili Bowl Qualifying Complete for...

1/16/2014
The 2014 Chili Bowl qualify is done for the JRR team out of Rock Rapids. Jody started off the night by drawing #54 out of the pill box slaying him to start outside row 2 for his heat race. In the heat Jody worked his way to the 3rd position before clipping the cone on a restart and was penalized two positions after the race finishing him in 5th. "I just took a bad angle coming off the corner on the restart and clipped it," said Rosenboom. His heat finish moved Jody to...more
Joel Vis
  • Joel Vis on Jan 16, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/16/2014
Tags: Jody Rosenboom, Midgets, Midgets
Christopher Bell unstoppable in Ch

Christopher Bell unstoppable in Ch...

1/17/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 16, 2014) - For the third time in as many nights, the checked flag waved on a first time prelim winner at the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bow Nationals presented by General Tire as Oklahoma’s Christopher Bell led flag-to-flag in Thursday’s John Christner Trucking Qualifying Night A-Feature. Bell’s win marks the second of the week for an Oklahoma driver, as Jonathan Beason topped Tuesday’s qualifying feature. Asked of the ease of his night, Bell...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 17, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/17/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
RacinBoys Live Pay-Per-View Broadc

RacinBoys Live Pay-Per-View Broadc...

1/17/2014
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 17, 2014) – Three down and one to go. RacinBoys, with partners Lucas Oil and MAVTV, provided a flawless live Pay-Per-View broadcast during Thursday’s qualifying night of the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway. Friday is the fourth – and final – qualifying night of the premier midget event before Saturday’s finale. Fans unable to attend the event can purchase the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 17, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/17/2014
Tags: Kevin Swindell, Damion Gardner, Michael Pickens
Coming Up: Friday - Vacuworx Globa

Coming Up: Friday - Vacuworx Globa...

1/17/2014
In an effort to keep fans informed on their favorite drivers during the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, officials will be posting line-ups, results, and other updates to the Chili Bowl’s social media streams. All results posted are unofficial. Updates will also be made to the Chili Bowl website. Results are not official until the release of the nightly re-cap. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChiliBowlNationals Twitter:...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 17, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/17/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Great Clips, Ultra Wheel, John Chr

Great Clips, Ultra Wheel, John Chr...

1/17/2014
Tony Stewart Racing, Beast Enterprises To Host Racecar Giveaway Benefitting Charles Dean Leffler Discretionary Trust Fundraiser Promotion. INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 17, 2014) – Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) and Beast Enterprises announced today that the Great Clips, Ultra Wheel and John Christner Trucking (JCT) brands have joined the Jason Leffler Tribute Car effort for the 28th annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire at the Tulsa (Okla.) Expo Center. NASCAR...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 17, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/17/2014
Tags: Midgets
Clauson Storms to Vacuworx Qualifi

Clauson Storms to Vacuworx Qualifi...

1/18/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 17, 2014) Breaking a streak of first time preliminary night winners in the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, Bryan Clauson blazed a trail to his second career prelim victory by topping Friday’s Vacuworx Global Qualifying Night. “The thing was on rail, and has been on a rail since the time we unloaded on Monday. It was probably as good as I’ve felt in a race car here in the 10 years I’ve been coming,” was how...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 18, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/18/2014
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Saturday - Lucas Oil Championship

Saturday - Lucas Oil Championship...

1/18/2014
In an effort to keep fans informed on their favorite drivers during the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, officials will be posting line-ups, results, and other updates to the Chili Bowl’s social media streams. All results posted are unofficial. Updates will also be made to the Chili Bowl website. Results are not official until the release of the nightly re-cap. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChiliBowlNationals Twitter:...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 18, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/18/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Bryan Clauson Wins the Chili Bowl

Bryan Clauson Wins the Chili Bowl

1/19/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 18, 2014) Bryan Clauson felt good about his bid for victory in the 2014 edition of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, and for good reason as the 2013 USAC National Champion finally broke through for his first Golden Driller; seen live on MAVTV for the first time. “I’m just really relieved I didn’t throw it away because these guys are really good,” said Clauson.“I said it last night in the Press Conference that I felt...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 19, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/19/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
A Consistent Week for Tracy Hines

A Consistent Week for Tracy Hines...

1/19/2014
NEW CASTLE, Ind.—Jan. 19, 2014— Racing against over 280 other competitors for just 24 starting spots leaves very little room for error. Tracy Hines thrives on such a situation and that’s what he faced this past week at the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl presented by General Tires in Tulsa, Okla. When the final checkered flag flew on Saturday, Jan. 18, the 2005 winner of the event, found himself just outside of the top-10 in the 12th position. Hines began his week in Tulsa,...more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 20, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/19/2014
Tags: Tracy Hines, Midgets, Midgets
Taylor Ferns Earns Spot in Prelimi

Taylor Ferns Earns Spot in Prelimi...

1/19/2014
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Jan. 19, 2013 — When Taylor Ferns drew the last starting position in the first heat on the opening night of the 2014 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Presented by General Tire, there was nowhere to go, but forward. And that’s exactly what the native of Shelby Township, Mich., did. She used strong performances in her heat race, Qualifier and B-main to earn a spot in the 25-lap preliminary feature that capped that night. Ferns lined up eighth for the first...more
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  • Admin Account on Jan 20, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/19/2014
Tags: Taylor Ferns, Midgets, Midgets
Thomas Scores Best Career Finish a

Thomas Scores Best Career Finish a...

1/20/2014
(Photo by Phil Pace Photo) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 20, 2014) – Tyler Thomas accomplished his main objective last weekend at the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Despite a low draw to kick off his qualifying night on Friday, Thomas put together a solid preliminary performance that set the tone during the premier midget event. “We kinda got behind the eight ball in the draw, starting on the front row,” he said. “We...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 20, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/20/2014
Tags: Tyler Thomas, Chili Bowl, Midgets
Felker Finishes Three Positions Ou

Felker Finishes Three Positions Ou...

1/20/2014
(Photo by Phil Pace Photo) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 20, 2014) – For the fifth straight year Andrew Felker advanced to at least a B Main during the famed Chili Bowl last weekend. Felker scored a top 10 during his qualifying night on Thursday, which propelled him into a B Main during Saturday’s finale at the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway. “Any time you get to the B Mains and C Mains, those...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 20, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/20/2014
Tags: Andrew Felker, Chili Bowl, Midgets
Big Game Motorsports Driver Sammy

Big Game Motorsports Driver Sammy...

1/21/2014
(Photo by Phil Pace Photo) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 21, 2014) – Once again, Sammy Swindell showed that he has one of the fastest cars. Unfortunately for the Big Game Motorsports driver, luck was missing during the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway last weekend. Swindell opened the premier midget event by charging from fourth place to win his heat race during his qualifying night last Wednesday....more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 21, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/21/2014
Tags: Sammy Swindell, Midgets
Cole Wood Racing Trio Takes Notice

Cole Wood Racing Trio Takes Notice...

1/21/2014
(Photo by Phil Pace Photo) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 21, 2014) – Teamwork was key for Cole Wood Racing during the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire last week. The team showcased a trio of cars for the first time at the premier midget event at Tulsa Expo Raceway led by Cole Wood and Chili Bowl rookies Chase Johnson and Dominic Scelzi. “I wouldn’t say that we exactly reached our expectations,” Wood said. “We were all...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 21, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/21/2014
Tags: Cole Wood, Chase Johnson, Dominic Scelzi
Baughman Showcases Speed During Hi

Baughman Showcases Speed During Hi...

1/21/2014
(Photo by Phil Pace) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 21, 2014) – Josh Baughman is ready to return to a midget after his debut last weekend at the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Driving for Danny and Andrew Felker, Baughman started the premier midget event last Wednesday by finishing eighth in his heat race at Tulsa Expo Raceway. That relegated him to a C Main. “That was my first time ever even sitting in a midget,” he...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 21, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/21/2014
Tags: Josh Baughman, Chili Bowl, Midgets
Scelzi Generates Smiles Before, Du

Scelzi Generates Smiles Before, Du...

1/21/2014
(Photo by Phil Pace Photo) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 21, 2014) – Sometimes racing becomes larger than life. Dominic Scelzi makes sure that it doesn’t. Scelzi and fellow Cole Wood Racing drivers Cole Wood and Chase Johnson kicked off the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire last week by taking a visit to The Children’s Hospital at St. Francis in Tulsa with the Big Al Kid’s & Motorsports Foundation. “It means the world to...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 21, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/21/2014
Tags: Dominic Scelzi, Chili Bowl, Midgets
Hafertepe Jr. Ready to Return to C

Hafertepe Jr. Ready to Return to C...

1/22/2014
(Photo by Phil Pace Photos) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 22, 2014) – Although the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire didn’t end the way Sam Hafertepe Jr. envisioned, he took several valuable lessons from his performance during the premier midget event last weekend at Tulsa Expo Raceway. “I wasn’t mad about our performance,” he said. “We didn’t make the adjustments that we needed or catch the breaks that we needed. I feel...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 22, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/22/2014
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Chili Bowl, Midgets
Johnson Enjoys His Inaugural Chili

Johnson Enjoys His Inaugural Chili...

1/22/2014
(Photo by Phil Pace Photo) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 22, 2014) – Chase Johnson chose a stiff challenge for his first race in a midget. Piloting a car for Cole Wood Racing, Johnson tackled the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway last week, when nearly 300 of the top drivers competed in the premier midget event. “The first time in a midget was a blast,” he said. “It was a lot different than I was...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 22, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/22/2014
Tags: Chase Johnson, Chili Bowl, Midgets
Kevin Swindell Passes Most Cars at

Kevin Swindell Passes Most Cars at...

1/24/2014
(Photo by Phil Pace Photo) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 24, 2014) – While his unprecedented run at the Chili Bowl was stymied last weekend, Kevin Swindell showed once again that he is the driver the Golden Driller runs through. Swindell, the four-time defending champion of the premier midget event at Tulsa Expo Raceway, passed the most cars out of the nearly 300 drivers the entire week at the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 24, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/24/2014
Tags: Kevin Swindell, Midgets
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