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First Look: Entry List Growing Fast For 33rd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals

(Image Credit: Buck Monson)

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (November 27, 2018) With over 100 entries confirmed, the list of drivers for the 33rd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire has been released with 118 entries listed on the Chili Bowl website.

Including 25 former A-Feature starters, the list of teams includes 2006 race winner, Tim McCreadie, who has made the shift to racing for James Neuman Racing for the 2019 event. Revealing a throwback design dedicated to his father, Bob McCreadie, the 2018 World 100 winner will sport the No. 9 on the Boss/SR-11 powered machine, McCreadie is one of four drivers in the Neuman Racing camp with Jake Neuman, Brian Shirley, and Joe B. Miller filling the other three rides.

Announcing his return to the Chili Bowl, Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will make his fourth appearance in the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. Bowman’s last run in the Chili Bowl was in 2016 with a 13th place finish in the E-Feature. Alex will field a second car for USAC racing star, C.J. Leary, who wheeled a car for Bowman in 2018 and raced into a B-Feature on Saturday night.

Always a field of drivers to watch, the Chili Bowl Rookie class a dozen drivers so far. Comprised of a strong mix of competitors from nearly every discipline, East Coast open-wheel driver L.J. Lombardo will make his first attempt in Tulsa. Racing for Kenney Johnson, the 22-year racing veteran competes throughout the season in 358, Sportsman, and Big Block Modifieds. His 2018 season included a trio of wins.

So far, entries for the 33rd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire represent 24 states and 96 municipalities from the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

The list of entries received so far includes:

Car #-Driver (City, State) - (R) denotes Rookie

00-Tristan Lee (Biloxi, MS)
1B-Travis Rilat (Forney, TX)
1D-TBA
1L-Landon Simon (Indianapolis, IN)
1S-TBA
1Z (R)-Chris Roseland (Carter Lake, IA)
2B-Jason Grady (Farmington, NM)
2BX-Brett Becker (Odessa, TX)
2C (R)-Seth Carlson (Brimfield, MA)
2D-Matt Sherrell (Owasso, OK)
2ND-Jeb Sessums (Burleson, TX)
2W-Wyatt Burks (Topeka, KS)
3F-TBA
3N-Jake Neuman (New Berlin, IL)
3S-Brian Shirley (Chatham, IL)
3W-Brandon Waelti (Sun Prairie, WI)
4A-TBA
4C-Jason Martin (Lincoln, NE)
4D-Robert Dalby (Anaheim, CA)
4S-TBA
5D-Zach Daum (Pocahontas, IL)
5F-Danny Frye III (St. Peters, MO)
5J-Jeff Crook (Garden City, KS)
5R-Ryan Foster (Anderson, CA)
5S-Kyle Steffens (St. Charles, MO)
5T-Presley Trudson (Kennedy, MN)
5X-Tyson Hall (Longview, TX)
7-Shannon McQueen (Tehachapi, CA)
7C-TBA
7D-Michelle Decker (Guthrie, OK)
7F (R)-Travis Ashwood (Sapulpa, OK)
7H-Noah Harris (Broken Arrow, OK)
7M-Brody Roa (Bueno Park, CA)
7MF-Chance Morton (Coweta, OK)
7S-Pat Schudy (Springfield, MO)
8-Alex Sewell (Broken Arrow, OK)
8B-TBA
8J-Jonathan Beason (Broken Arrow, OK)
8K-Robert Spino (Wallingford, CT)
8M-Kade Morton (Coweta, OK)
09 (R)-Timmy Thrash (Gulfport, MS)
9-Tim McCreadie (Watertown, NY)
9C (R)-Cale Cozad (Wichita, KS)
9D-Sean Dodenhoff (Bakersfield, CA)
9F-Frankie Guerrini (San Rafael, CA)
9JR-Derek Hagar (Marion, AR)
9S-Rick Shuman (Queen Creek, AZ)
10V-Richard VanderWeerd (Visalia, CA)
11P (R)-Laydon Pearson (New Castle, OK)
14E-Jake Neal (Omaha, NE)
14S-Rick Young (Lees Summit, MO)
15D-Andrew Deal (Caney, KS)
15W-Jeff Wimmenauer (Greenwood, IN)
17-TBA
17C-TBA
17H-TBA
17R-Alex Schutte (Redding, CA)
17S-TBA
17W-TBA
19N-Nick O'Neal (Wagoner, OK)
19W-Jake Morgan (Fair Oaks, CA)
20-Tadd Holliman (Murray, NE)
20C (R)-Collin Rinehart (Peyton, CO)
21-Daryn Pittman (Owasso, OK)
21D-Justin Dickerson (Pittsboro, IN)
22E-Shane Stewart (Bixby, OK)
22M-Mike Hess (Riverton, IL)
23L-Lee Lengel (Wellsville, KS)
23M-David Budres (Beloit, WI)
23S-Kyle Simon (Covington, OH)
24F-Hunter Fischer (Broken Arrow, OK)
27J-Jake Bubak (Arvada, CO)
28M-Ace McCarthy (Tahlequah, OK)
29-Timmy Buckwalter (Pottstown, PA)
31-Travis Berryhill (American Canyon, CA)
32-Gary Taylor (Snohomish, WA)
32D-Casey Shuman (Rattlesnake Bend, AZ)
32T-Trey Marcham (New Castle, OK)
35B-TBA
35X-Tyler Robbins (Collinsville, IL)
39B-TBA
41H (R)-Howard Moore (Memphis, TN)
44S (R)-Brian Beebe (Blue Springs, MO)
44X-Wesley Smith (Nixa, MO)
46-Kenney Johnson (Bethany, CT)
46X (R)-L.J. Lombardo (Danbury, CT)
47M-Austin Liggett (Tracy, CA)
50-Daniel Adler (St. Louis, MO)
51B-Joe B. Miller (Millersville, MO)
52X-Craig Oaks (Marshall, TX)
54-Ray Seach (Beloit, WI)
55V-C.J. Leary (Greenfield, IN)
55X-Alex Bowman (Mt. Ulla, NC)
57C-TBA
71C-Weston Gorham (Colleyville, TX)
71R-Chase Johnson (Penngrove, CA)
72-TBA
72X-Chris Tarrant (Rockwall, TX)
75-Bryan Stanfill (Bakersfield, CA)
75X-Mike Griffiths (Melbourne, VIC, Aust.)
76E-David Gravel (Watertown, CT)
76M-Brady Bacon (Broken Arrow, OK)
80-Josh Hawkins (Whitehorse, TX)
84-TBA
84M-Alex DeCamp (Locust Grove, OK)
84S-Shaun Shapel (Wichita, KS)
85-TBA
87F-Johnny Kent (Kiefer, OK)
88V-Jace VanderWeerd (Visalia, CA)
91-Jeff Stasa (Kingman, KS)
91A-Chris Andrews (Sandusky, OH)
91B-Bret Barney (Rohnert Park, CA)
91T-Tyler Thomas (Collinsville, OK)
91W (R)-Hayden Williams (Auckland, NZ)
97A-Austin O'Dell (Rochester, IN)
99R (R)-Ray Stevison (Long Beach, MS)
118-Scott Evans (Rhome, TX)
321-Chad Winfrey (Gladstone, MO)

Full entry list with sponsor information and updates can be found at http://www.chilibowl.com.

For those still needing to enter, the form can be downloaded at https://www.chilibowl.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=72453 and returned via Fax to (918) 836-5517, called in to (918) 838-3777, or mailed to 1140 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112. Early entry is $150 through December 14, 2018. After that, teams will pay an additional $50 per entry.

Entry forms must include a current W9 form as well. Download the form at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf

Just like the 2018 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire all cars must run a Muffler. Inserts will not be allowed. All car number and letter combination must be legible from the scorers stand. While the races are scored electronically, the races are also hand-scored.

The 33rd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire takes place January 14-19, 2019 at the Tulsa Expo Raceway, located inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. Monday and Tuesday tickets are on sale with a small number of single seats (no pairs) for the six-day affair still available. Remaining seats are sold in four, five, or six-day packages. Reserved seats can be purchased by calling (918) 838-3777. Prices are as follows, and do not include Tax or Shipping:

4-Day (Wednesday-Saturday) $227
5-Day (Tuesday-Saturday) $282
6-Day (Monday-Saturday) $337

The Pit Pass is sold at the event and includes a General Admission pass good for seating on the backstretch. Pit Passes are $45/weekday and $60 on Saturday.

For continued updates on the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, fans can follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with @CBNationals. All official press, updates, and results on the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire can be found online at http://www.chilibowl.com.

Quick Notes:

What: 33rd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire
When: January 14-19, 2019
Where: River Spirit Expo Center – Tulsa Expo Raceway 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114
Parking: January 12, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. (CT)

Entry Information:

Discounted Early Entry ($150): November 1, 2018 – December 14, 2018
Late Entry ($200): December 15, 2018 – January 18, 2019
Entry Blank: http://www.chilibowl.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=72453

Return Entries Via:

Phone: (918) 838-3777
Fax: (918) 836-5517
Mail: 1141 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112

Entries will not be accepted via Social Media.

Contact:

Phone: (918) 838-3777
Fax: (918) 836-5517
Mail: 1141 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112

Chili Bowl Online:

Website: http://www.chilibowl.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chilibowlnationals
Twitter: (@cbnationals)
Official Hashtag: #ChiliBowl2019
Instagram: cbnationals
Snap Chat: TheChiliBowl

Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Champions:

Year - Driver (Owner)

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 Kuntz / 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)

VIROC Champions: Chad Boat (2018), Kyle Larson (2014 and 2017), Tanner Thorson (2016), Sammy Swindell (2015, 2012, 2011, 2009), Kevin Swindell (2013), Brad Loyet (2010)

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.

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Lucas Oil Products is the title sponsor of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. More information about the products available from Lucas Oil can be found at http://www.lucasoil.com. General Tire is the presenting sponsor of the Chili Bowl. A complete inventory of tires offered by General Tire can be found at http://www.generaltire.com.

Vacuworx Global is the title sponsor of the VIROC which brings past Chili Bowl Champions as well as champions from around the world together for a single 20 lap race to see who is the best of the best. For more information about Vacuworx log onto www.vacuworx.com. For more information on past champions of the VIROC, log onto www.theviroc.com.

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