Kyle Larson Wins Thrilling Monday Qualifying Night at Chili Bowl Nationals
Kyle Larson secured his eighth career preliminary night victory at the 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The dramatic Monday night qualifier featured intense racing and multiple lead changes.
Kyle Larson in dirt track uniform
Starting from fourth position, Larson initially dropped to seventh before mounting an impressive comeback. Shane Golobic led early, followed by a brief stint from Briggs Danner until a crash ended his night. Cannon McIntosh then controlled the middle portion of the race before Golobic regained the lead on lap 24.
A late-race caution set up a five-lap shootout, with Larson charging through to second place. In the final green-white-checkered finish, Larson executed a decisive slide job to take the lead and held off Golobic by 0.278 seconds. The victory locks both Larson and second-place Golobic into Saturday's main event.
Brent Crews delivered the night's most impressive performance, recovering from an early heat race flip to charge from the C-Feature through the field, ultimately finishing fourth in the A-Main. Ashton Torgerson rounded out the top five.
The event drew 66 drivers, with 11 flips recorded throughout the night. Racing continues Tuesday with Warren CAT Qualifying Night, starting at 4:00 P.M. (CT) for hot laps followed by racing at 5:00 P.M.
Final Results - 2nd Opinion Auto Center A-Feature:
- Kyle Larson
- Shane Golobic (+1)
- Cannon McIntosh (+4)
- Brent Crews (+13)
- Ashton Torgerson (Even)
The 39th Chili Bowl Nationals continues through January 18, 2025, at the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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