19 Elite Drivers Set for Chili Bowl Race of Champions

19 Elite Drivers Set for Chili Bowl Race of Champions

By Michael Anderson

January 9, 2025 at 05:16 PM

The O'Reilly Auto Parts Invitational Race of Champions at the 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals will feature 19 elite drivers competing for glory. The event takes place during Monday's 2nd Opinion Auto Center Qualifying Night.

Sprint cars racing on dirt track

Sprint cars racing on dirt track

Notable Participants Include:

  • Logan Seavey: Defending champion and two-time Chili Bowl winner
  • Kyle Larson: 2020 and 2021 Chili Bowl champion
  • Christopher Bell: Three-time Chili Bowl champion
  • Sammy Swindell: Five-time Chili Bowl champion
  • Brad Sweet: 2024 Kubota High Limit Champion
  • Kody Swanson: Eight-time USAC Silver Crown Champion

Qualification Standards:

  • Top 3 finishers from previous five Chili Bowls
  • Top 2 finishers from past five Race of Champions events
  • Previous year's preliminary night winners
  • Current champions from major racing series
  • Select invited champions and drivers

Race Format:

  • Group qualifying determines starting positions
  • Drivers draw for qualifying order
  • Two warmup laps followed by three timed laps
  • Fastest qualifier draws for inversion (0, 4, 6, or 8)

Event Details:

  • Dates: January 13-18, 2025
  • Location: SageNet Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Tickets: $60 plus tax for Monday and Tuesday
  • Live streaming available on FloRacing
  • Free public trade show running throughout the event

The event showcases the best talents in midget racing, continuing its tradition as one of dirt track racing's most prestigious competitions.

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