2012 Chili Bowl "5 Nights of Fury!" | A-Main Highlights

story by Lonnie Wheatley
Tulsa, OK | January 14, 2012 – It took a quarter of a century to crown the first back-to-back winner in Chili Bowl Nationals history.

After crowning that champion last January, it only took one more year for a three-peat champion as 22-year-old Kevin Swindell of Germantown, TN, captured his third Golden Driller in a row by wiring the field in Saturday night’s 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals championship finale at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway...

Shawn Miller's 1st Chili Bowl Experience & Thoughts of DRC

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Tulsa, OK | Jan 15, 2012 - My eyes watered, my throat burned and my ears rang. A haze lingered throughout the building as my body struggled to figure out whether I was under attack. Yet I’m sure I was smiling while a few coughs escaped my oxygen-deprived lungs.

Ahhh, the Chili Bowl.

I spent the past five days at the Quiktrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., for the 26th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals – the biggest midget race each year. A total of 259 drivers from 32 states as well as Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Finland competed, including some of motor sports’ biggest stars at various levels.

It was my first time at the “Knoxville Nationals” of midget racing and it likely won’t be my last. What a unique event. From the tradeshow to the on-track battles – and everything in between at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds – it was truly an event rather than a race....

RIP Donnie Ray Crawford III - We Lose a Racer, Friend and Life Saving Hero...

Donnie's Interview with Tulsa News 6 Sports Anchor Dave Davis Before Chili Bowl 2012

Tulsa, Oklahoma | Jan. 14, 2012 - Third generation driver Donnie Ray Crawford was introduced to the sport of racing at a very young age. He was a mere two days old when he attended his first sprint car race in which his father, multiple time champion Donnie Crawford, was competing. Early on, Donnie Ray would experience what his life might be like in the years to come.  That exciting and exemplary 24 year life ended today.

I did not know Donnie or his family, but I still cried when I heard the bad news. I knew of his shining reputation. Longtime and respected members of the Tulsa community, the Crawfords had been spending this week participating in the Chili Bowl midget races at Tulsa's Quick Trip Expo Center. That's where they were headed Saturday morning for the final races of the five day event when the Wagoner County Sheriff says a fight broke out between two family members....

Meyers Grabs Pole and Victory in Night 1 of Scott Darley $50,000 Challenge

Sydney, Australia | Jan 13, 2012 - American World of Outlaws Champion, Jason Meyers, has continued his domination of the Sydney Sprintcar scene by claiming an awesome victory in last night's Scott Darley $50,000 Challenge Preliminary A-Main at Tyrepower Sydney Speedway.  The final round, has been postponed (due to rain) until tomorrow night, which is Sunday in Australia....

Swindell, Stratton & Stewart Top 2012 Chili Bowl Night 2

Chili Bowl 2012 | Weds Top 3 Press Room - Swindell, Stratton & Stewart | Jan. 11, 2012

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report by Lonnie Wheatley,
Tulsa, OK | January 11, 2012 – Sammy Swindell kept up his winning ways at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway by topping Wednesday night’s 25-lap River Spirit Casino Qualifier “A” Main event at the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals...

Jason Meyers "Dominating Down Under" 2012 - $50K Darley Challenge Up This Weekend

Jason's thoughts on: "What is Sprint Car racing? & What needs to change globally?"


Sydney, Australia | Jan. 11, 2012 - From B-Main to Victory... When Jason Meyers returned to Sydney Speedway last Saturday night, he encountered a few highs and lows on his way to a stellar victory. The Champion began the evening by timing in 2nd behind Lynton Jeffery. Then all went south during the heat races when Meyers flipped with a second car forcing the team to rebuild the car and sending him to the B-Main....

Larson, Stenhouse Jr. & Pickens Top Chili Bowl Opener! Sammy Swindell Takes R.O.C.

Larson & Stenhouse Jr. | 2012 Chili Bowl | Tuesday Night Press Room | Jan 10, 2012

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Report by Lonnie Wheatley
TULSA, Okla. (January 10, 2012) – Coming off a remarkable breakthrough season in 2011, Kyle Larson added yet another notch to the win column by topping Tuesday night’s 25-lap Warren CAT Qualifying feature event to kick off the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway. Click "Read More" for full report and 5 more videos...

Shane Stewart Smokin' Hot on Aussie Tour

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Australia | Jan. 4, 2011 - Fresh off of his second Lucas Oil ASCS National Championship, Shane Stewart has been wreaking havoc in Australia, as the American opened his tour down under with two consecutive victories before a third place finish last night.

Shane got underway on December 30th, as him and fellow American, Rico Abreu, went to battle on the Kingaroy Speedway, as the American Duo were the first to ever race at the speedway.

Stewart and his Kratzman Caravans/KRE Engines/BK Trading mount were quick out of the box as Shane went directly form the airport to the track and timed in with quick time and set a new track record.

Allard Grabs Back to Back Wins & Pickens Pays Back Clauson at Western Springs

Auckland, New Zealand | Jan. 5, 2012 - Hometown hero and Kiwi Midget champion Michael Pickens got payback from 2011 USAC National Midget champion Brian Clauson last night in the World 50 Lap Classic by winning round three of the Crowne Plaza International Midget series at Western Springs Speedway in New Zealand. Clauson had bested Pickens in a similar dual in round two of the series on Monday, the 40 lap King of the Springs feature. (see video & story below)

27th Annual Tulsa Shootout A-Mains - World Record 790 Cars!

Tulsa Shootout Nt 3 | ECOTec Midget A-Main | Tulsa, OK | Dec. 31, 2011

reports by Lonnie Wheatley | video by Craig Jensen

Tulsa, OK | Dec. 31, 2011 - The Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout continues to break through new barriers, with the 27th edition of the event held over New Year’s weekend at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway breaking a world record entry count for Micro and Mini Sprints that was set at the previous year’s event.