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Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (October 7, 2026) Driller Season approaches, and entries into the 41st edition of the Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink are set to open on Friday, October 30.
Getting over 400 entries for the first time in 2026, a total of 387 drivers officially drew in for the “World’s Greatest Midget Race” with Emerson Axsom claiming his first Golden Driller in the Kevin & Jordan Swindell-Harvey Motorsports-Mike Curb No. 39a.
Early entry is $150 through December 4. Starting December 5, the cost per entry goes up to $200.
Entering online at http://www.chilibowl.com and emailing chilibowlentries@gmail.com is the preferred method of entry. The online entry portal will close on January 1, 2027.
If entering by phone, the Chili Bowl office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CT). Each entry must include a current W9 to indicate who will receive payment. Entries that do not have a complete W9 on file will not be given a qualifying night.
If mailing, send to 1140 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112, by phone at (918) 838-3777, and by fax to (918) 836-5517. The entry form will be posted for download at https://www.chilibowl.com/
A reminder that competitors under the age of 16 will be allowed to enter. All entries received by drivers under 16 years of age will go before an advisory committee. Only after being approved by the committee will a driver under 16 years of age be allowed to compete. A copy of a Birth Certificate will still be required to confirm the driver’s age.
The 41st Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink takes place January 11-16, 2027, at the SageNet Center at Expo Square. Live coverage of the event for those who cannot make the trip is available at https://flosports.link/3TbMDBk.
For continued updates on the Chili Bowl Nationals, fans can follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with @CBNationals. All official press, updates, and results on the Chili Bowl Nationals can be found online at http://www.chilibowl.com.
Quick Notes:
What: 41st annual Chili Bowl Nationals
When: January 11-16, 2027
Where: SageNet Center (Tulsa, Okla.)
Event Address: 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114
Event Entry:
October 30, 2026 – December 4, 2026 – $150/entry
December 5, 2026 – January 15, 2027 – $200/entry
Online: www.chilibowl.com
Email: chilibowlentries@gmail.com
Chili Bowl Online:
Website: http://www.chilibowl.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/
X: (@cbnationals)
Official Hashtag: #ChiliBowl2027
Instagram: cbnationals
Event Coverage: The Chili Bowl will be shown online at https://flosports.link/3TbMDBk
Daily Times and Prices:
Friday, January 8, 2027
Move-In…………………………………………………9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Building/Pit Pass Booth Open…………………………10:00 am
Sunday, January 10, 2027
Building/Pit Pass Booth Open……………………………7:00 am
Building Secured…………………………………………………7:00 am
Practice………………………………….…………….….. 9:00 am
Multi-Day Pit Pass $405~Single day $30~Grandstands: FREE
Monday, January 11, 2027
Building Opens……………………………………………………9:00 am
Pit Pass Booth Open……………………………..…….…11:00 am
Building Secured…………………………………………………1:00 pm
Draw For Lineups………………………………………………..2:00 pm
Driver’s Meeting………………………………………………….3:00 pm
Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm
Races………………………..………….….….…………. 5:00 pm
Multi-Day Pit Pass $375~Single day $60~Reserved Seat: $65
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Building Opens……………………………………………………9:00 am
Pit Pass Booth Open……………………………..…….…11:00 am
Building Secured…………………………………………………1:00 pm
Draw For Lineups………………………………………………..2:00 pm
Driver’s Meeting………………………………………………….3:00 pm
Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm
Races………………………..………….….….…………. 5:00 pm
Multi-Day Pit Pass $315~Single day $60~Reserved Seat: $65
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Building Opens…………………………………………………..9:00 am
Pit Pass Booth Open..……………………………………11:00 am
Building Secured…………………………………………………1:00 pm
Draw For Lineups………………………………………………..2:00 pm
Driver’s Meeting………………………………………………….3:00 pm
Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm
Races………………………..………….….….…………. 5:00 pm
Multi-Day Pit Pass $255~Single day $60
Thursday January 14, 2027
Building Opens………………………………………………….9:00 am
Pit Pass Booth Open..…………………………………..11:00 am
Building Secured…………………………………………………1:00 pm
Draw For Lineups………………………………………………..2:00 pm
Driver’s Meeting………………………………………………….3:00 pm
Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm
Races………………………..………….….….…………. 5:00 pm
Multi-Day Pit Pass $195~Single day $60
Friday January 15, 2027
Building Secured/Pit Pass Booth Open..……………….9:00 am
Draw For Lineups………………………………………………..2:00 pm
Driver’s Meeting………………………………………………….3:00 pm
Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm
Races………………………..………….….….…………. 5:00 pm
Multi-Day Pit Pass $135~Single day $60
Saturday January 16, 2027
Building Secured/Pass Booth/Pit Gate ….….……………. 8:00 am
Racer’s For Christ Service…………………………………….8:00 am
Feature Hot Laps..……….……………….……….……9:00 am
Opening Ceremonies…………………………………………..6:30 pm
Pit Pass $75
Chili Bowl Nationals Champions:
Year – Driver (Owner)
2026 – Emerson Axsom (Kevin & Jordan Swindell/Harvey/Curb)
2025 – Kyle Larson (Paul Silva)
2024 – Logan Seavey (Kevin & Jordan Swindell/Curb/Bertrand)
2023 – Logan Seavey (Kevin & Jordan Swindell/Curb/Bertrand)
2022 – Tanner Thorson (Andy Reinbold)
2021 – Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel)
2020 – Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel, LLC-Mike Larson)
2019 – Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)
2018 – Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)
2017 – Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)
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 Kunz / 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)
Trade Show: A long standing tradition at the Chili Bowl, the Trade Show, which is open to the public each day (Monday 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.
Chili Bowl Online: All official news regarding the Chili Bowl National can be found at http://www.chilibowl.com. Updates throughout the Chili Bowl can be found via Facebook and Twitter at http://www.facebook.com/
