Blake Hahn, the grandson of Chili Bowl Nationals founder and promoter Emmett Hahn, explained why his prelimary win on Tuesday night was "a dream come true." Hahn started eighth in the feature and had moved up to 7th by the first caution just three laps into the race....
Keith Kunz revealed that Buddy Kofoid is unlikely to compete in the upcoming Chili Bowl Nationals due to an illness he has come down with after returning stateside from Australia. In an interview with FloRacing's Tyler Burnett, Kunz shared, "Buddy went to Australia...
The Chili Bowl Nationals outlined new guidelines and rules for drivers to fight each other in order to keep the crews and others from getting involved. Director of Operations Matt Ward outlined the new rules or guidelines while speaking to FloRacing, "If you're going...
The Chili Bowl Nationals announced the 24 drivers who will compete in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Invitational Race of Champions. The roster includes: Sammy Swindell – A legend of the sport, and the winningest driver in Chili Bowl history. Spencer Bayston – Winner of the...
Ricky Thornton Jr. is gearing up for a busy off-season by competing in the Tulsa Shootout as well as the Chili Bowl and he was asked which would be cooler to have a World 100 Globe or a Chili Bowl Golden Driller. Thornton told FloRacing, "I know the late model guys...
The Chili Bowl Nationals announced that it will return the A-Main feature to 55-laps after reducing it to 40 laps in 2025. In a press release the event stated, "Assessing track conditions following the completion of the 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy...
The Chili Bowl Nationals revealed its first list of entries for January's running of the prestige midget event at the Tulsa Expo Raceway. On the list that will be continually updated is former Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion Ricky Thornton Jr. Thornton will...
Corey Day shared an update on Sunday after he was involved in a violent wreck during the Hangtown 100 at Placerville Speedway. A few laps past the halfway mark and Day was closing in on race leader Kyle Larson. Unfortunately, he misjudged a crossover move on Gavin...
Kyle Larson was one of the dominant cars during the USAC Hangtown 100 at Placerville, but his night came to an end with five laps to go when he was involved in a wreck with Daison Pursley. Pursley got a huge run coming out of turn 4 and down the front straightaway and...
Drake Troutman will make his first appearance at the Chili Bowl and he'll be working with Shane Hmiel, Gary Chandler, and Levi Jones for G.R. Smith Motorsports Team 22INC. Hmiel, the son of NASCAR crew chief Steve Hmiel, shared the news on Facebook. He wrote, "I’m...
Placerville Speedway announced earlier this month that Kyle Larson will not only compete in, but he will also be promoting the Hangtown 100 USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National race. The Hangtown 100 was originally started by Matt Wood in 20019 and features the USAC...
Tony Stewart announced he will make his return to the #14 TSR Midget at Tony Stewart Speedway in Columbus, Indiana this upcoming weekend. First, the All Star TQ Midget series announced Stewart would be in attendance for its season finale at Tony Stewart Speedway. The...