Kyle Larson Dominates 39th Chili Bowl Nationals For Third Title
Kyle Larson secured his third Chili Bowl Nationals victory in a dominant performance, leading all 40 laps of the A-Feature at the 39th annual event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Driving the Paul Silva-owned HendrickCars.com/FloRacing No. 1k, Larson faced a major challenge from second-place finisher Daison Pursley, who mounted several charges through traffic but couldn't complete the pass.
Kyle Larson celebrates dirt track win
A dramatic moment occurred when Larson nearly crashed after ramping over a slower car's left front wheel, but he managed to keep his car running and maintained the lead. Shane Golobic advanced from eighth to finish third, followed by Ryan Bernal in fourth and Landon Brooks in fifth.
The event featured 377 entries competing across 134 races throughout the week. Notable statistics:
- Final margin of victory: 0.365 seconds
- Total race distance: 40 laps
- Seven first-time A-Feature starters
- Biggest advancement: Joe Perry (from N-Feature to I-Feature)
The 40th annual Chili Bowl Nationals is scheduled for January 12-17, 2026, at the SageNet Center at Expo Square. Ticket renewals begin the first Wednesday in March.
[Detailed race results and qualifying information follow in original format]
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