Chili Bowl Entry Now Open

**CIRF** · 10-28-2016, 08:12 AM

Here we go!! It's getting started. The iconic Chili Bowl has began taking entries for the upcoming 31st running of The Chili Bowl Nationals. The excitement will slowly build from here.

Can't wait 'till January!!!!

2017 Chili Bowl Entry Now Open

TULSA, Okla. (October 27, 2016) Entries are now being accepted for the 31st running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, happening January 10-14, 2017 at the Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirit Expo Center.

The 2016 event stands as the highest entry count in event history with 349 received. Of those, 336 took part in the 30th annual event.

Early entry is $150 through December 15, 2016. After that, teams will pay an additional $50 per entry. Entry forms can be mailed to the Chili Bowl office at 1141 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112. Forms can also be faxed to (918) 836-5517 or called in at (918) 838-3777. Please put attention by Bryan Hulbert.

Payment is accepted in the form of Check, Visa, MasterCard, or Cash.
Entry blanks can be downloaded at http://www.chilibowl.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=72453

The 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire takes place January 10-14, 2017 inside the River Spirit Expo Center. For continued updates on the 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, log onto http://www.chilibowl.com.

Quick Notes:

What: 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire
When: January 10-14, 2017
Where: River Spirt Expo Center - Tulsa Expo Raceway 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114

Entry Information:

Discounted Early Entry ($150): October 27, 2016 - December 15, 2016
Late Entry ($200): December 16, 2017 - January 13, 2016

Contact:

Phone: (918) 838-3777
Fax: (918) 836-5517
Mail: 1141 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112

Chili Bowl Online:

Website: http://www.chilibowl.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chilibowlnationals
Twitter: (@cbnationals)
Official Hashtag: #ChiliBowl2017
Instagram: cbnationals
Snap Chat: TheChiliBowl

Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Champions:

Year - Driver (Owner)

2016 - Rico Abreu (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)
2015 - Rico Abreu (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)
2014 - Bryan Clauson (Joe Dooling/Rusty Kunz/Curb Records)
2013 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)
2012 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)
2011 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)
2010 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)
2009 - Sammy Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records)
2008 - Damion Gardner (Jason Leffler)
2007 - Tony Stewart (Tony Stewart Motorsports)
2006 - Tim McCreadie (Steve Smith)
2005 - Tracy Hines (Wilke - Pak)
2004 - Cory Kruseman (Andy Bondio)
2003 - Dan Boorse (Dan Boorse)
2002 - Tony Stewart (Keith Kunz)
2001 - Jay Drake (Keith Kunz)
2000 - Cory Kruseman (Andy Bondio)
1999 - Dan Boorse (Dan Boorse)
1998 - Sammy Swindell (Pete Willoughby)
1997 - Billy Boat (John Lawson)
1996 - Sammy Swindell (Rusty Kunz / Jay McKinnie)
1995 - Donnie Beechler (Zarounian Motorsports)
1994 - Andy Hillenburg (Keith Kuntz / Rusty Kunz)
1993 - Dave Blaney (Ralph Potter)
1992 - Sammy Swindell (Dave Ellis)
1991 - Lealand McSpadden (Andy Bondio)
1990 - John Heydenreich (Tony Finley)
1989 - Sammy Swindell (Jack Runyon)
1988 - Scott Hatton (Jerry Hatton)
1987 - Rich Vogler (Bob Lowe)

VIROC Champions: Tanner Thorson (2016), Sammy Swindell (2015, 2012, 2011, 2009), Kyle Larson (2014), Kevin Swindell (2013), Brad Loyet (2010)

Trade Show: A long standing tradition at the Chili Bowl, the Trade Show, which is open to the public each day (Tuesday through Saturday), is free of charge. All variety of racing products, apparel and more is available with well over 100 vendors. The Trade Show still has space available. Anyone looking to be a part of the Trade Show can contact the Chili Bowl office at 918-838-3777. The Trade Show covers approximately 20,000 square feet.

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Lucas Oil Products is the title sponsor of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. More information about the products available from Lucas Oil can be found at http://www.lucasoil.com. General Tire is the presenting sponsor of the Chili Bowl. A complete inventory of tires offered by General Tire can be found at http://www.generaltire.com.

Vacuworx Global is the title sponsor of the VIROC which brings past Chili Bowl Champions as well as champions from around the world together for a single 20 lap race to see who is the best of the best. For more information about Vacuworx log onto www.vacuworx.com. For more information on past champions of the VIROC, log onto www.theviroc.com.
For more information on the Chili Bowl log onto http://www.chilibowl.com or call 918-838-3777.

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**calverton** · 10-28-2016, 08:18 AM

never saw that one coming lmfao

**CIRF** · 10-28-2016, 08:48 AM

I'm pickin' Kyle Larson to win this year. I know Larson isn't all that brave of a pick since he'll be driving for the great Keith Kunz again this year and will have the best of everything available.

Even though he's moved on to the big money and fame he still desperately wants to win The Chili Bowl, as is the case with most drivers from all racing persuasions. Don't know if it will be this coming year, the year after or exactly when, but I really believe Yung Muny will win it at least once. The Chili Bowl is an iconic win for a driver to have on his resume' whether a driver is on his way up the racing ladder or if he's already at the top.

Larson summed up how things must go to win The Chili Bowl in an interview last year. He said you don't have to experience an exceptional amount of good luck, you just can't have any bad luck and expect to win.

Here's how Larson celebrates when he wins a preliminary night Chili Bowl A-main. I can't imagine the celebratory donuts he'll do if he wins the Saturday night A-main. LOL!!

This is a great piece of video!

**calverton** · 10-28-2016, 09:11 PM

wow who would've thought that one I SAY RICO

**calverton** · 10-28-2016, 09:14 PM

SEE WHAT HAPPENS WIN YOU A PUT A OPEN WHEEL IN A MUD TAXI YEP YOU GUESS IT NOTHING http://www.dirtondirt.com/racewire.php?id=2408

**CIRF** · 10-30-2016, 10:23 AM

Here is the most recent imaging of litey's cranial area. Nothing has changed for decades and as the caption reads it's not a tumor so it's obvious litey has $hit for brains and probably will for life! LOL!!

This is what happens to poor litey's head when confronted with the stark reality that The Chili Bowl is an iconic event that surpasses any dirt late model or mortified race for prestige and exposure!! LOL!! It must stink pretty bad when this happens since poor litey has $hit for brains!! LOL!!