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"Badger Midgets return to Beaver

"Badger Midgets return to Beaver...

12/5/2017
Beaver Dam, WI, Dec. 5---Midget Auto Racing returns to Beaver Dam Raceway in 2018, for the first time in nearly eight years! The 1/3-mile high banked clay oval will host the season opener for The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, on Saturday Night April 21. The event will also feature the IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Car Series, and the Wisconsin Wingeless Sprint Series. Badger has sanctioned 56 midget events at the track since it...more
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  • administrator on Dec 05, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/5/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Jeff Zelinski earns seat at Ray Ra

Jeff Zelinski earns seat at Ray Ra...

12/6/2017
Davenport, IA (Dec 7, 2017) – Jeff Zelinski of Joliet, IL has been named to replace outgoing Ray Racing Enterprises driver, and current Badger Midget Auto Racing Association champion, Robbie Ray for the 2018 BMARA Midget Series season. Ray announced his retirement from competitive driving during his championship acceptance speech at the 2017 BMARA Season Championship banquet. Ray announced that he has decided to seek a larger role as a car owner along with his father...more
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  • administrator on Dec 06, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/6/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
KNEPPER 55 FIELD NEARS 40 AS WEASE

KNEPPER 55 FIELD NEARS 40 AS WEASE...

12/6/2017
A “Turkey Night Grand Prix” winner, an Indiana Sprint Week feature winner and an All Star Circuit of Champions feature winner are among the latest of 38 entries, thus far, for the Saturday, December 16th “Junior Knepper 55” USAC Midget special event at the Southern Illinois Center. Billy Wease, the 2006 “Turkey Night” winner, finished 9th at Du Quoin in March's "Shamrock Classic." The Noblesville, Ind. driver has entered for the indoor dirt race in Amanda Wease’s No....more
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  • administrator on Dec 07, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/6/2017
Tags: Brent Beauchamp, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
2018 Chili Bowl News

2018 Chili Bowl News

12/8/2017
We are proud to announce that 2017 USAC National Sprint Car Champion Chris Windom will be behind the wheel of the CMR / Tony Elliott Foundation 35TE at this years Chili Bowl.
Tim Clauson
  • Tim Clauson on Dec 08, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/8/2017
Tags: Chris Windom, Tulsa Expo Raceway, USAC National Midgets
Open Wheel Marathon Will Lead-in 2

Open Wheel Marathon Will Lead-in 2...

12/12/2017
(Image Credit: Joe Orth) Stuart Rowlands - CORONA, Cali. (Dec. 12, 2017): MAVTV and Lucas Oil Racing TV will broadcast "LIVE" the 32nd running of the world famous Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire, on Saturday night, January 13, 2018, starting at 8:30 PM (ET), from the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. Known as the “Super Bowl of Midget Racing”, the 2018 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals attracts drivers from nearly every level,...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/12/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
56 ENTRIES FILED FOR JUNIOR KNEPPE

56 ENTRIES FILED FOR JUNIOR KNEPPE...

12/11/2017
Dillon Welch, Parker Price-Miller and Chris R. Andrews have filed their entries Sunday on the final night of the free entry period for the third running of the “Junior Knepper 55.” The field for the Saturday, December 16 race at the Southern Illinois Center now boasts a list of 56 USAC Midgets for the non-points special event at the purpose-built, indoor racing facility at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, including the Clauson Marshall team with six entries, four of...more
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  • administrator on Dec 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/11/2017
Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
SWANSON, WINDOM, BAYSTON SHARE SPO

SWANSON, WINDOM, BAYSTON SHARE SPO...

12/9/2017
USAC National driving champions Kody Swanson, Chris Windom and Spencer Bayston shared the spotlight along with other 2017 USAC champions and special award recipients at Friday night’s 62nd USAC “Night of Champions” celebration at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. Swanson, of Kingsburg, CA, Windom, of Canton, IL and Bayston, of Lebanon, IN, earned National championships. Swanson was a third-time Silver Crown titlist, Windom a first-time AMSOIL...more
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  • administrator on Dec 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/9/2017
Tags: Chris Windom, Kody Swanson, Spencer Bayston
Giovanni Scelzi Joins Clauson-Mars

Giovanni Scelzi Joins Clauson-Mars...

12/12/2017
Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2017) – Giovanni Scelzi is teaming up with Clauson-Marshall Racing to tackle the Junior Knepper 55 this Saturday. The USAC National Midget Series event at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin, Ill., will mark his debut with the team and will be his second career midget event. Scelzi charged from seventh to second place in a heat race before being caught up in a race-ending wreck during the main event on May 21,...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/12/2017
Tags: Giovanni Scelzi, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
Bruce Jr. Tackling USAC’s Junior K

Bruce Jr. Tackling USAC’s Junior K...

12/12/2017
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (Dec. 12, 2017) – It’s that time of year again for Tony Bruce Jr., who transitions from sprint cars to midgets for two events during the offseason. Bruce Jr. will drive for Team Eights this Saturday at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin, Ill., for the Junior Knepper 55 with the USAC National Midget Series. It will be his ninth career midget event and first since the Chili Bowl Nationals in...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/12/2017
Tags: Tony Bruce, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
Entries For 32nd Chili Bowl Nation

Entries For 32nd Chili Bowl Nation...

12/12/2017
(Image Credit: Scott Swenson) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (December 12, 2017) Construction of the Tulsa Expo Raceway is underway with the first loads of clay hitting the floor of the River Spirit Expo Center on Wednesday, December 12, 2017. As the quarter-mile oval take shape, the list of drivers seeking the conquer the 32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, happening January 9-13, 2018, continues to grow with over 200 entries already turned...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/12/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Hagar Aiming to Make A Main During

Hagar Aiming to Make A Main During...

12/12/2017
(Photo by B Young Photography) Inside Line Promotions – MARION, Ark. (Dec. 12, 2017) – Derek Hagar will make his fourth career midget start for Hagar-Proctor Racing this Saturday during the Junior Knepper 55. The team, which is co-owned by Hagar and Jonathan Proctor, has three races under its belt entering this weekend’s USAC National Midget Series event at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin, Ill. “We got snowed out last year for the Junior Knepper 55, but we...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/12/2017
Tags: Derek Hagar, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
Giovanni Scelzi Joins Clauson-Mars

Giovanni Scelzi Joins Clauson-Mars...

12/12/2017
Contact: Shawn Miller Inside Line Promotions Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com | (541) 510-3663 Giovanni Scelzi Joins Clauson-Marshall Racing Stable for Junior Knepper 55 Inside Line Promotions - FRESNO, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2017) - Giovanni Scelzi is teaming up with Clauson-Marshall Racing to tackle the Junior Knepper 55 this Saturday. The USAC National Midget Series event at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin, Ill., will mark his debut with the team and will be his...more
Tim Clauson
  • Tim Clauson on Dec 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/12/2017
Tags: Giovanni Scelzi, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile, USAC National Midgets
RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Off

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Off...

12/13/2017
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 13, 2017) – The RacinBoys Broadcasting Network will return to Oklahoma later this month to showcase three marquee events via Pay-Per-View. The 33rd annual Lucas Oil Tulsa Shootout, the RFC Outlaw Kart Superbowl and the 32nd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire will all have live video feeds featuring multiple cameras, replays and more on the RacinBoys website. The Lucas Oil Tulsa Shootout, which is...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/13/2017
Tags: Chili Bowl Nationals, Micro Sprints, Midgets
CMR Returns to Racing at Du Quin;

CMR Returns to Racing at Du Quin;...

12/17/2017
CMR Returns to Racing at Du Quin; Golobic & Grant Grab Top Fives, Courtney Thrills with Incredible Drive, Wise Continues to Shine, Stenhouse Back Behind the Wheel, and Scelzi Makes Team Debut! (Ross Wece Photo) Du Quoin, IL | December 17, 2017 – Competing in the final event of the 2017 season, the Clauson-Marshall Racing team loaded up with a stout count of six Stanton SR-11 powered Spike Chassis machines in the trailer and took off for Du Quoin, Illinois. Racing at...more
Tim Clauson
  • Tim Clauson on Dec 18, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/17/2017
Tags: Justin Grant, Shane Golobic, Ricky Stenhouse
BELL BLOWS OUT THE CANDLES ON 2017

BELL BLOWS OUT THE CANDLES ON 2017...

12/17/2017
Christopher Bell celebrated his 23rd birthday in grand style Saturday night at the Southern Illinois Center after taking the lead with four laps remaining to win the third annual “Junior Knepper 55” USAC Midget Special event at the indoor, one-sixth-mile dirt oval in Du Quoin. Rarely has the 2013 USAC National Midget champion from Norman, Oklahoma not been at the top of his game when he’s behind the wheel of a midget, but 2017 saw him take it up another notch with 10...more
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  • administrator on Dec 18, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/17/2017
Tags: Christopher Bell, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
Giovanni Scelzi Progresses Through

Giovanni Scelzi Progresses Through...

12/18/2017
Inside Line Promotions – DU QUOIN, Ill. (Dec. 18, 2017) – Giovanni Scelzi became reacquainted with a different kind of race car last Saturday during the Junior Knepper 55. Scelzi, who has spent the last two seasons racing a winged sprint car, made his driving debut with Clauson-Marshall Racing during the USAC National Midget Series event at the Southern Illinois Center, where he made his second career start in a midget. “It was definitely a learning night,” he said....more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 18, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/18/2017
Tags: Giovanni Scelzi, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Sho

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Sho...

12/18/2017
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 18, 2017) – The RacinBoys Broadcasting Network has a perfect holiday gift for racing fans suffering from withdrawal. The media company is showcasing three marquee events via live Pay-Per-View video during the next month, beginning Dec. 28-31 with the 33rd annual Lucas Oil Tulsa Shootout. More than 1,000 entries spanning eight different micro sprint classes will invade the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla., in search of...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 18, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/18/2017
Tags: Chili Bowl Nationals, Tulsa Shootout, Micro Sprints
Track Enterprises Releases 2018 Sp

Track Enterprises Releases 2018 Sp...

12/19/2017
ARCA, USAC, WoO & UMP To Race At Many Top Venues (Macon, IL) Track Enterprises, a racing promotion company based in Macon, IL, has announced its 2018 special event schedule. The new slate includes the traditional stops for ARCA at the Illinois dirt miles, in addition to Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis and a fourth year visit to Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville. Track Enterprises added a fifth ARCA event last season, in Elko, MN, which makes a return to the schedule. ...more
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  • administrator on Dec 19, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/19/2017
Tags: USAC Silver Crown, ARCA Menards Series, Track Enterprises
Regarding Chili Bowl Ticket Sales

Regarding Chili Bowl Ticket Sales

12/19/2017
Every year, we get numerous phone calls and emails regarding online/outside tickets sales. Here are a few facts. We don’t sell tickets online. We don’t contract with any online sellers. For that matter, we don’t contract anyone outside the Chili Bowl office to sell tickets. Online or otherwise. If you purchase tickets from a third-party, we are not liable for any loss or theft. If you have found yourself needing more tickets, and are looking to purchase tickets second...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 19, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/19/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Bruce Jr. Strong Throughout USAC’s

Bruce Jr. Strong Throughout USAC’s...

12/19/2017
(Photo by Casey Jones) Inside Line Promotions – DU QUOIN, Ill. (Dec. 19, 2017) – Tony Bruce Jr. made his first start in a midget in approximately 11 months last Saturday during the Junior Knepper 55. “We don’t get to race the midget very often, but each time we do we gain on it,” he said. “We were pretty good to start the night and I was able to get back in the swing of things fairly quickly.” Bruce Jr. guided his Team Eights entry from sixth to second place during a...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 19, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/19/2017
Tags: Tony Bruce, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
Hagar Rallies During Junior Kneppe

Hagar Rallies During Junior Kneppe...

12/19/2017
(Photo by JS Photos) Inside Line Promotions – DU QUOIN, Ill. (Dec. 19, 2017) – Derek Hagar faced misfortune from the start of the Junior Knepper 55 last Saturday inside the Southern Illinois Center. “We had to hot lap on the track before our heat race because they over watered it,” he said. “We made about 20 laps and then we had a problem. The master cylinder locked up and kept pressure on the brakes. The motor just wouldn’t pull it. It wouldn’t go so I had to watch...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 19, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/19/2017
Tags: Derek Hagar, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
“Six Badger Midget races at Sycam

“Six Badger Midget races at Sycam...

12/26/2017
Sun Prairie, WI, December 26, 2017 --- The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series will return to Sycamore (IL) Speedway for six races during the 2018 season. This marks the third year that Badger will visit the famed 58 year old track in Northern Illinois. The first appearance for the Badger Midgets on the 1/3 mile dirt oval will be on Saturday, May 12 followed by dates in July, August, and September. 84 Lumber Company will join the Zimbrick Chevrolet...more
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  • administrator on Dec 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/26/2017
Tags: Sycamore Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Jody Rosenboom- Chili Bowl Shirts

Jody Rosenboom- Chili Bowl Shirts...

12/21/2017
With the Holidays approaching, we can't help but stop and think about the Chili Bowl nearing here as well! We are very excited to announce we have brand new shirts available for purchase online through MyRacePass! They come in Youth, Unisex, and Women's sizing! Hoodies, long-sleeve, tank tops, crew neck, and t-shirts! Plus the best part is there are a abundance of colors to choose from. Visit this link to purchase- ...more
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  • administrator on Dec 21, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/21/2017
Tags: Jody Rosenboom, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Hanks Lands Ride to Compete in Fir

Hanks Lands Ride to Compete in Fir...

12/21/2017
Inside Line Promotions – BURLISON, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2017) – Brandon Hanks is thrilled to announce he is tackling the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals for the first time in his career. Hanks landed a ride with Chris Chappue for the 32nd edition of the marquee event, which is Jan. 9-13 inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. The five-day event will feature approximately 350 of the top drivers in a variety of motor sports divisions. “I’m just really excited,” Hanks...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 21, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/21/2017
Tags: Brandon Hanks, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Schuett closes out 2017 with USAC

Schuett closes out 2017 with USAC...

12/22/2017
Dupo, IL (December 22, 2017) Kyle Schuett and several other USAC National Midget competitors wrapped up their 2017 racing seasons this past weekend as the series headed to the Southern Illinois Center in DuQuoin, Illinois for the Third Annual Junior Knepper 55. Fifty-six racers signed in to do battle at one of the most exciting little race tracks in Southern Illinois. Kyle and his Schuett Racing team unloaded the Health Alliance sponsored #9K with hopes of returning...more
Stephanie Meents
  • Stephanie Meents on Dec 22, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/22/2017
Tags: Kyle Schuett, x, Midgets
CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING AND NOS® E

CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING AND NOS® E...

12/22/2017
CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING AND NOS® ENERGY DRINK BRING ALL-STAR LINEUP TO 2018 CHILI BOWL NATIONALS The eight-driver NOS Energy Drink Team Includes Midget Winners, a NASCAR Champion, a World of Outlaws Champion, Knoxville Nationals Winners FISHERS, IND. (December 22, 2017) – Clauson-Marshall Racing will field a team of eight cars in the 2018 Chili Bowl Nationals. The all-star lineup of drivers from both non-wing and winged dirt track racing backgrounds, will be sponsored...more
Tim Clauson
  • Tim Clauson on Dec 23, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/22/2017
Tags: Donny Schatz, Ryan Bernal, Chris Windom
CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING AND NOS® E

CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING AND NOS® E...

12/23/2017
FISHERS, IND. (December 22, 2017) - Clauson-Marshall Racing will field a team of eight cars in the 2018 Chili Bowl Nationals. The all-star lineup of drivers from both non-wing and winged dirt track racing backgrounds, will be sponsored by NOS Energy Drink. "NOS Energy Drink is very revved up to head into the 2018 Chili Bowl Nationals with the Clauson-Marshall Racing team," said Lauren Albano, Marketing Director for NOS Energy. "The Chili Bowl Nationals are nationally...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 23, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/23/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets, 01/08/2018 Tulsa Expo Raceway
RMMRA partners with POWRi Lucas Oi

RMMRA partners with POWRi Lucas Oi...

12/23/2017
Belleville, IL – Debuting in early 2018, POWRi has partnered with the Denver, Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA) to create the POWRi Lucas Oil RMMRA Midget Series. The goal of POWRi and RMMRA’s partnership is to continue the growth of midget racing in the Western portion of the United States. This will also allow the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League to co-sanction more events together, like the two-day weekend at Airport Raceway in...more
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  • administrator on Dec 23, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/23/2017
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi West Midgets, POWRi Division II Midgets
Notice: Tire Samples Will Be Taken

Notice: Tire Samples Will Be Taken...

12/23/2017
From time to time, we are forced to address issues with the comings and goings of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. One of the issues that we are forced to address for this year’s event is tire doping. One of the biggest side effects of tire doping is its effect on the racing surface. The chemicals damage the race track and make keeping a consistent surface very difficult. For that reason, tire samples will be taken during the 32nd Lucas Oil...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 23, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/23/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
POWRi West Midget League Releases

POWRi West Midget League Releases...

12/24/2017
Belleville, IL – POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League officials have released the 2018 schedule featuring 29 events, with the league returning to several fan favorites, as well as the schedule for the newly created POWRi Lucas Oil West Sooner Region Series. Out of the 29 events, four events are co-sanctioned with the POWRi Lucas Oil RMMRA Midget Series, while 12 are co-sanctioned with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League. The Sooner Region Series will feature 12...more
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  • administrator on Dec 24, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/24/2017
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi West Midgets, POWRi
Merry Christmas to everyone from t

Merry Christmas to everyone from t...

12/24/2017
Merry Christmas to everyone, thank you for a great year. We are looking forward to another banner year in 2018.
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  • administrator on Dec 24, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/24/2017
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Beg

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Beg...

12/26/2017
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 26, 2017) – Teams have started moving into the River Spirit Expo Center to kick off the marquee micro sprint event of the year. The 33rd annual Lucas Oil Tulsa Shootout begins on Thursday when the first round of four straight days of competition starts. More than 1,000 entries are slated compete for the coveted Golden Driller in the eight different classes, cultivating action that will produce side-by-side racing, slide jobs...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 26, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/26/2017
Tags: Not The Expo, Chili Bowl Nationals, Tulsa Shootout
POWRi Lucas Oil Pavement Midget Se

POWRi Lucas Oil Pavement Midget Se...

12/29/2017
Belleville, IL – POWRi and Grundy County Speedway officials have entered into a multi-year agreement to sanction pavement midget racing at the Morris, Illinois Grundy County Speedway under the POWRi Pavement Midget Series banner. “I have been working on putting this together for the last couple of years with Bob Guess,” said Neil Gacke, POWRi Pavement Series Director. “This is a great opportunity because we are going to start out strong right out of the box,...more
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  • administrator on Dec 29, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/29/2017
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
First Look: 32nd Lucas Oil Chili B

First Look: 32nd Lucas Oil Chili B...

1/2/2018
(Image Credit: Joe Orth) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 1, 2018) With the countdown to the 32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire down to less than a week, the qualifying nights have been released with a total of 342 entries spread across four nights of racing. Going green on Tuesday, January 9, qualifying nights will run through Friday, January 12 in order to set the stage for Saturday, January 13 and the run for the coveted Golden...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 02, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/2/2018
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Clauson Marshall Racing Social Med

Clauson Marshall Racing Social Med...

1/2/2018
We are proud and excited to welcome Georgia Henneberry to our NOS Energy Drinks Chili Bowl Nationals team. A familiar face to USAC National Midget and Sprint Car fans, Georgia has been doing pit as well as on track reporting during the 2016 and 2017race seasons. Georgia will be the host for our social media events via our CMR social channels throughout the week as we strive to give our team and drivers fans a behind the scenes look at our NOS Energy Drink Chili Bowl...more
Tim Clauson
  • Tim Clauson on Jan 02, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/2/2018
Tags: Donny Schatz, Ryan Bernal, Chris Windom
RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Pro

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Pro...

1/3/2018
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 3, 2018) – Racing fans don’t have to take a long break between the Lucas Oil Tulsa Shootout and the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals as the RacinBoys Broadcasting Network will showcase live Pay-Per-View video this weekend from the RFC Outlaw Kart Superbowl Presented by Hoosier Racing Tire. The two-day event, which features 15 classes encompassing children just beginning in the sport to adults, is Friday and Saturday inside the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 03, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/3/2018
Tags: Not The Expo, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Is

Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Is...

1/4/2018
Tulsa, OK (January 4, 2018) – iRacing.com, the leading online racing game, announced today plans to add the world-famous Tulsa Expo Raceway, home of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, to its extensive inventory of dirt tracks available to iRacing members. iRacing is currently at the temporary racing facility in Tulsa, OK laser scanning, and gathering reference photography so that the track can go into production immediately. It is anticipated...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 04, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/4/2018
Tags: Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Tulsa Expo Raceway
FYI - Event Info and Schedule of E

FYI - Event Info and Schedule of E...

1/6/2018
Special Note: The Pizza Express Pole Shuffle has been moved from Friday to Saturday. What: 32nd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl presented by General Tire Where: Tulsa Expo Raceway – quarter-mile clay oval inside the River Spirit Expo Center at Tulsa's Expo Square When: January 9-13, 2018 Tuesday, January 9 – Warren CAT Qualifying Night plus 9th annual VIROC Wednesday, January 10 – Hard Rock Casino Qualifying Night Thursday, January 11 – John Christner Trucking Qualifying...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 06, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/6/2018
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
2018 VIROC Field Set For Shot At $

2018 VIROC Field Set For Shot At $...

1/7/2018
(Image Credit: TeeJay Crawford) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 6, 2018) With a top prize of $6,363.63 up for grabs, the 10th annual Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions (VIROC) will take place on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 as part of the opening night’s run of events at the 32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Comprised of drivers who have won the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, owner champions picks, reigning...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 07, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/7/2018
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Giovanni Scelzi Excited for Chili

Giovanni Scelzi Excited for Chili...

1/8/2018
Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2018) – Giovanni Scelzi is eagerly awaiting his Chili Bowl Midget Nationals debut this week. Scelzi is one of eight drivers selected to pilot a NOS Energy Drink sponsored midget for Clauson-Marshall Racing at the 32nd edition of the marquee event, which is held inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. Scelzi will compete on Tuesday during preliminary action prior to Saturday’s finale. “I’m really excited,” he...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 08, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/8/2018
Tags: Giovanni Scelzi, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Hagar Aiming for A Main Start Duri

Hagar Aiming for A Main Start Duri...

1/8/2018
(Photo by B Young Photography) Inside Line Promotions – MARION, Ark. (Jan. 8, 2018) – Derek Hagar and the Hagar-Proctor Racing team will be invading the River Spirit Expo Center this week during the 32nd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. It will mark Hagar’s fourth time competing at the marquee event in Tulsa, Okla. “It’s a good, fun week, but it’s a long week,” he said. “We’ll go out there and try to do the best we can. There’s 350 entries so you have to...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/8/2018
Tags: Derek Hagar, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Hanks Hungry to Hit the Track for

Hanks Hungry to Hit the Track for...

1/8/2018
Inside Line Promotions – BURLISON, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2018) – Brandon Hanks can hardly wait to make his Chili Bowl Midget Nationals debut this week. Hanks will drive for Chris Chappue during the 32nd edition of the marquee event, which features his preliminary night on Wednesday leading into Saturday’s finale inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. “I can’t even focus at work I’m ready to get there,” Hanks said. “Ever since we got the news the days get slower...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/8/2018
Tags: Brandon Hanks, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Hendricks Returning to Chili Bowl

Hendricks Returning to Chili Bowl...

1/8/2018
(Photo by Dylan Duvall Photography) Inside Line Promotions – STILLWATER, Okla. (Jan. 8, 2018) – Zane Hendricks is a lot more comfortable entering the 32nd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals this year. Hendricks made his debut at the event, which is hosted inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla., last year. “It was my third race ever in a midget,” he said. “This year I have a lot more confidence going in.” Hendricks is slated to compete on Friday...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/8/2018
Tags: Zane Hendricks, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Lawrence Tackling Chili Bowl Natio

Lawrence Tackling Chili Bowl Natio...

1/8/2018
Inside Line Promotions – LILLIAN, Texas (Jan. 8, 2018) – Zane Lawrence is looking forward to living on Tulsa time this week to compete in the 32nd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals for the third time in his career. He is slated to race on Friday during preliminary action before Saturday’s finale inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. “I’m excited to be running the Chili Bowl again this year,” he said. “It’s such a prestigious race that everybody wants...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/8/2018
Tags: Zane Lawrence, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
RacinBoys Broadcasting Network’s L

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network’s L...

1/8/2018
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 8, 2018) – One of the most exciting events of the season is here and the RacinBoys Broadcasting Network will offer live Pay-Per-View video of the action. The 32nd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire, which is held Tuesday through Saturday inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla., will feature more than 350 entries comprised of drivers from a variety of motor sports classes. NASCAR stars...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/8/2018
Tags: Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets, RacinBoys
Bruce Jr. Pushing to Reach New Hei

Bruce Jr. Pushing to Reach New Hei...

1/8/2018
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (Jan. 8, 2018) – Tony Bruce Jr. is out for vengeance during the 32nd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals this week. The Team Eights driver was in contention for a top-10 finish and a career-best performance during the marquee event inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla., last year before a parts failure midway through his preliminary night main event resulted in a DNF. “Each year we are...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/8/2018
Tags: Tony Bruce, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
White Eyeing First Career Chili Bo

White Eyeing First Career Chili Bo...

1/8/2018
Inside Line Promotions – LINDSAY, Okla. (Jan. 8, 2018) – Harli White is focused on making the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals A Main for the first time in her career. White will drive for Johnny Herrera Racing in a CatSpot sponsored midget during the 32nd edition of the marquee event, which is held inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. Her preliminary night is slated for Wednesday with the event finale on Saturday. “It’s the best opportunity, car, people to...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/8/2018
Tags: Harli White, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Swindell Seeking Sixth Chili Bowl

Swindell Seeking Sixth Chili Bowl...

1/8/2018
(Photo by TeeJay Crawford) Inside Line Promotions – GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2018) – Sammy Swindell is hungry to return to Victory Lane at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. Swindell has recorded the most events wins – five – and has earned the most Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions victories – four – and he’s heading to the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla., this week in search of a couple more trips into the Winner’s Circle during the 32nd edition of the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/8/2018
Tags: Sammy Swindell, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Event Info: 2018 Lucas Oil Chili B

Event Info: 2018 Lucas Oil Chili B...

1/9/2018
Qualifying Nights (Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri) Heat Races * Drivers draw for heat racing starting position at 2 p.m. at chalkboard each day * The driver who draws lowest number will start on the pole of Heat 1, second lowest number on the pole of Heat 2, etc. * Number of heats decided by number of cars - 7-10 cars per heat race (8 Laps) * Advancement from heat race to features is based upon passing points earned in heat race and qualifying races. Passing points are based...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/9/2018
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Pro

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Pro...

1/9/2018
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 9, 2018) – The opening round of the 32nd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire kicks off Tuesday afternoon inside the River Spirit Expo Center. Approximately 90 competitors are slated to participate in each of four preliminary nights prior to Saturday’s finale. The RacinBoys Broadcasting Network will showcase live Pay-Per-View video, which features multiple cameras, replays and more, of the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/9/2018
Tags: Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets, RacinBoys
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