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Wednesday January 11, 2017 TULSA, Oklahoma - Kunz Motosports driver; Rico Abreu battling it out during his heat on Wednesday night of The 31st annual Chili Bowl Nationals ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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Justin Grant leading the Friday night A-Feature at The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals

Justin Grant had a sensational 2017 Chili Bowl. On the Friday night he won both the A-Feature and the #BCForever Pole Shuffler to secure the top spot in Saturday's marquee race where he placed 3rd for the Clauson-Marshall Racing team.
Saturday January 14, TULSA, Oklahoma - 71W Christopher Bell and the 39BC of Justin Grant made up the front row of The 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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The starting lineup of The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals

The starting linup of The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals : 1. Justin Grant 2. Christopher Bell 3. Tyler Courtney 4. Travis Berryhill 5. Jake Swanson 6. Danny Stratton 7. Larry Wight 8. Daryn Pittman 9. Ronnie Gardner 10. C.J. Leary 11. Zach Daum 12. Colby Copeland 13. Shane Golobic 14. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 15. Jerry Coons Jr. 16. Damion Gardner 17. Gary Taylor 18. Tyler Thomas 19. Jonathan Beason 20. Tanner Thorson 21. Thomas Meseraull 22. Chase Briscoe 23. Michael Faccinto 24. Justin Peck 25. Rico Abreu
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Kyle Larson battling for a transfer at The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals

It was an unfortunate Chili Bowl for NASCAR driver, Kyle Larson. While running 2nd in Tuesday night's A-Feature Kyle wrecked while battling for the lead. On Saturday, Larson was able to transfer from the D-Feature to the C-Feature and was in a transfer position when a car stalled in front of him. Kyle jumped on the breaks to avoid the car in front and stalled himself. Officials sent him to the back with under half the race left and he was unable to transfer.
Friday January 13, 2017 TULSA, Oklahoma - Tanner Thorson throws the car into turn 1 during Heat race 10 on Vacuworx Qualifying Night of The 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire.
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Tanner Thorson wins Heat race 10 on Friday of The 2017 Chili Bowl

No. 47 Danny Stratton was able to beat out both Daryn Pittman and Larry Wight to secure 6th in the Pole Shuffler which equalled to a 6th spot in the Saturday night A-Feature of The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Oaklahoma.
Friday January 13, 2017 TULSA, Oklahoma - No. 51R Brody Roa on the hammer into turn 3, battling Dave Darland for passing points in qualifier Race 2 at The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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Brody Roa running the Qualifier Race 2 at The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals

Brody Roa grabbed the final transfer spot in the B-Feature on the Vacuworx Qualifying Night of The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals.
Saturday January 14, TULSA, Oklahoma - No. 1R of Thomas Meseraull leading the D-Feature of the 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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Thomas Meseraull at The 2017 Chili Bowl

Thomas Meseraull had the largest hill to climb on his way to the big show. He won the D-Feature, started near the rear and claimed 3rd in the C-Feature. That put him at the tail of the B-Feature, where again T-Mez would not be denied and placed 5th, to transfer to the A-Feature. a spot in the Saturday night's Feature event, where he would finish a strong 5th.
Thursday January 12, 2017 TULSA, Oklahoma - 15H Sam Hafertepe Jr. leading Christopher Bell into turn 3 of the A-Feature on J.C.T. Qualifying Night of The 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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Sam Hafertepe Jr. and Christopher Bell battling at The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals

Sam Hafertepe Jr.'s Thursday night was near flawless leading up to the A-feature. He had gone from 8th to 2nd in his heat and won his qualifier from 6th to put him on the pole of the A. Unfortunately, while running 2nd in the Thursday night feature, Sam hit the cone on the restart and was sent to the back of the pack with little laps remaining.
Thursday January 12, 2017 TULSA, Oklahoma - Brady Bacon leading the B-Feature on J.C.T. Qualifying Night of The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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Brady Bacon leading the B-Feature at The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals

Brady Bacon looked fast all week at The 2017 Chili Bowl, but a DNF in the Thursday night A-Feature had him behind all Saturday and he was unable to make the main event.
Wednesday January 11, 2017 TULSA, Oklahoma - Travis Berryhill out in front during Heat 3 on Hard Rock Casino, Tulsa Night of The 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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Travis Berryhill; Wednesday night A-Feature winner at The 2017 Chili Bowl

Travis Berryhill won his heat and placed 3rd in his qualifier, to start him in 5th place of the Wednesday night A-Feature, where he captured the victory. The Wednesday night feature win secured Travis a spot in Saturday's main event at The 2017 Chili Bowl.
Friday January 13, 2017 TULSA, Oklahoma - Danny Stratton angles hard into turn 3 during Round 6 of the Pole Shuffler on Vacuworx Qualifying Night of The 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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Danny Stratton in the Pole Shuffler at the 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals

No. 47 Danny Stratton was able to beat out both Daryn Pittman and Larry Wight to secure 6th in the Pole Shuffler which equalled to a 6th spot in the Saturday night A-Feature of The 2017 Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Oaklahoma.
Saturday January 14, TULSA, Oklahoma - Donny Schatz takes the bottom in turn 2, on the final lap of the B-Feature, on the final night of The 2017 Chili Bowl ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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Donny Schatz battles at The 2017 Chili Bowl

Sprint car legend; Donny Schatz, looked fast all week at Tulsa Expo Raceway, but was denied entrance to the A-Feature after being overtaken for the last transfer spot, on the final lap of the B main. Ironically, verteran Schatz, would recieve the 2017 Chili Bowl Rookie of the Year honors.
Saturday January 14, TULSA, Oklahoma -No.68W, SIX8 Motorsports car of Jake Swanson angles into turn 2 of Tulsa Expo Raceway in The 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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5th place finisher, Jake Swanson

Jake Swanson of SIX8 Motorsports, went from 18th to 2nd in Thursday night's Chili Bowl Qualifier to secure a spot in the Saturday night's Feature event, where he would finish a strong 5th.
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Sprint drivers J.J. Hickle (left) and Derek Hagar (right) chit chat during track prep on Sunday of the Lake Ozark Speedway Memorial Weekend Sprint and Midget Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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J.J. Hickle and Derek Hagar

The 52 of Blake Hahn goes low through turn 2 and overtakes the 28 of Scott Bogucki during their heat race at Lake Ozark Speedway for the 2021 Memorial Weekend Sprint and Midget Nationals presented by The Drivers Project. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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Blake Hahn battling with Scott Bogucki

Brenham Crouch in the 97 gets speed out of turn 4 to overtake Chance Crum and no. 15 Emerson Axsom. Brenham Crouch would go on to win the A Feature at the 2021 Lake Ozark Speedway Memorial Weekend Sprint and Midget Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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POWRi miget racing A Feature

The No.21H of Brian Brown on the gas hard through turn 4 during time trials during the Memorial Weekend Sprint and Midget Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
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Brian Brown qualiyfing at Lake Ozark Speedway

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