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Christopher Bell with family and crew in victory lane after winning the Race of Champions during the 40th Chili Bowl Nationals. (Serena Dalhamer Photo)

T.J.’s Takeaways from the Opening Night of the 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals

Kyle Larson pacing himself is not a good sign for the rest of the field, Danner’s redemption, and how Monday could prove to be a pivotal moment for Christopher Bell’s new effort are included in the takeaways from Monday night’s Chili Bowl Nationals preliminary.

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Kyle Larson after his prelmiunary feature victory Monday night at the Tulsa Expo Raceway during the 40th Chili Bowl Nationals. (Serena Dalhamer Photo)

Larson Rides the Rim to Preliminary Night Victory at the Chili Bowl

Kyle Larson began his quest to add another golden driller trophy to his mantle to match the trio from his previous triumphs by winning the feature event during 2nd Opinion Auto Center Qualifying Night at the 40th Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink.

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Bell Goes Back-To-Back in Chili Bowl Race of Champions

Christopher Bell started off the Chili Bowl Nationals as driver and car owner by winning the O’Reilly Auto Parts Race of Champions as part of the opening night of the 40th Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink at the Tulsa Expo Raceway

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Cars being pushed off for qualifying at Eldora Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)

More Schedules Added to the 2026 Allstar Performance Open Wheel Calendar

ASCS Midwest Region, ASCS Northern Plains Region, MSTS 410 and 305 sprint car series, Western Iowa Non-Wing Sprint Series, Wingless Sprint Series, and Sierra Nevada Sprint Car Series, and other dates have been added to the 2026 Allstar Performance Open Wheel Calendar.

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T.J.’s Notebook: Monday Picks for the 40th Chili Bowl Nationals

T.J.’s list of drivers he feels have the best shot at making Saturday’s finale for the 40th Chili Bowl Nationals through their preliminary night.

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Liguori & Henes Lead Honorees During Must See Racing Night Of Champions

In its now-traditional gala fashion, Must See Racing recognized its top drivers and teams from the 2025 season during the sanctioning body’s Night of Champions celebration Saturday night at the Fairfield Inn & Suites of Grand Blanc.

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Great Lakes Edition: Darin Naida Returns to Tulsa with Binks and Three Cylinder Power

Darin Naida made what has become a familiar trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma in January to compete in the 40th Annual Chili Bowl Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Raceway inside of the Sage Net Center.

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38th Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic at Attica Raceway Park to award $20,000 in 2026

Considered by most to be one of the most prestigious open wheel events in the country, the 38th running of the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, just got a whole lot bigger, as the event – set for Tuesday, July 14 – will now feature a grand prize equaling an impressive $20,000-to-win.

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Race For The Million Entry Portal Opens on Tuesday, Jan. 20

Race For The Million (RFTM) announced today that the official event entry portal will open at 12 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT on Tuesday, January 20.

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USCS SPRINT CARS ADDED TO BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE ON MAY 30 AND SEPT 12

Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway has added the Ultimate Sprint Car Series to the 2026 schedule. The combined 410 and 360 cubic inch series will hit the one-third mile dirt track on May 30 and Sept 12.

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Visit the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Booth and Auction at the Chili Bowl!

The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation is gearing up for a big week in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the 40th Annual Chili Bowl Nationals, presented by NOS Energy Drink, January 12-17, 2026.

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Brian Brown Racing and Factory Motor Parts | FVP extend partnership through 2028

Factory Motor Parts (FMP) is pleased to announce it has extended its partnership agreement with championship-winning sprint car driver Brian Brown through the 2028 racing season.

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MSTS Announces 2026 Schedule; Launches RaceSaver Series

The Midwest Sprint Touring Series made a pair of announcements Friday releasing their 410 sprint car series schedule for the 2026 season and launching a new RaceSaver sprint car series.

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High Limit Event at Kokomo to Honor the Late Bryan Clauson

The expanded two-day Driven2SaveLives Bryan Clauson Hero Classic at Kokomo Speedway on May 8 and 9 will honor the life and legacy of dirt racing legend Bryan Clauson and the countless lives impacted in the decade since his passing. The High Limit Racing event will not only pay tribute to Clauson’s extraordinary career, but also spotlight the life-saving impact of organ donation.

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Joe Ligouri (#68) racing with Tory DeCaire (#26) Sunday at Owosso Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)

Ligouri and Henes to be Crowned Must See Racing Champions During Awards Celebration

Joe Liguori will be officially crowned the 2025 Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts.Com champion this Saturday night January 10, 2026, at the Champions Awards Celebration. It will be Liguori’s third series title in the past five years.

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