First Round Of Entrants Into The 40th Chili Bowl Nationals revealed
TULSA, Okla.—Beating the pace set by the 2025 edition of the Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy by four days, the entry count for the 40th edition of “The World’s Greatest Midget Race” has reached the century mark, and thus signals the reveal of the first round of teams set to converge on the SageNet Center in January.
Sitting at 101 entries at the time of press, the entry that triggered the reveal was Oklahoma’s Frank Flud.
Driving again for Jody Rosenboom, Flud made his first appearance in Saturday’s feature event in 2025 after acing his way in through the first Ferguson Enterprises B-Features, climbing 23rd to 16th. Flud is one of several drivers who will race for Rosenboom, with Casey Friedrichsen, Cole Vanderheiden, Tye Wilke, and Netherlands’ shoe, Wout Hoffmans, all carrying Rosy’s Raceland livery.
Having a banner year in 2025, Matt Wood Racing will field a half-dozen cars, with the lineup again including preliminary night winner Landon Brooks, who placed fifth on Saturday, and third-place finisher Shane Golobic. Oklahoma’s Daryn Pittman, along with Colby Copeland and Ryan Bernal, are also returning, with Austin Wood joining the team after competing with Rick Horn in 2025.
A glance through the list also finds NASCAR's Alex Bowman again serving as car owner, with USAC starts C.J. Leary and Briggs Danner behind the wheel, as well as prelim night winning car owner, Matt Seymour, again brining Tim Buckwalter and Hank Davis back to battle.
Making the commitment with Reinbold-Underwood motorsports, Late Model star, Ricky Thornton, Jr. will be hoping for clear skies, as the champion of the regular season with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be sprinting between Tulsa Expo Raceway and Central Arizona Raceway, where he will take part in the Wild West Shootout.
While a past champion has not entered as of yet, the current list of entries includes 18 past feature starters and 18 event rookies with a diverse lineup of drivers from 82 cities, 20 states, and four countries (USA, AUST., NL, NZ).
With several teams focusing their attention out west with the USAC NOS Energy Midget National Championship, the list of drivers will expand quickly in the coming weeks, especially as the early entry deadline comes into focus in December.
As of November 18, 2025, the list of entrants is as follows:
1M (R)-Dodge Carlbert-Palmetto, FL
1Z-Justin Zimmerman-Athens, TX
2AZ (R)-Grant Schaadt-San Tan Valley, AZ
2F-Casey Friedrichsen-Arthur, IA
2MD-TBA
3 (R)-Gage Trube-Blue Springs, MO
3D-Darin Naida-Adrian, MI
4K-Gunnar Setser-Columbus, IN
4P-Jason McDougal-Broken Arrow, OK
4X-TBA
4Y-Jett Yantis-Bakersfield, CA
5U-Michael Faccinto-Hanford, CA
6G-Ethan Mitchell-Mooresville, NC
7-Shannon McQueen-Bakersfield, CA
7B-TBA
7D-Michelle Decker-Guthrie, OK
7G (R)-Parker Perry-North Vernon, IN
7TX-Kyle Jones-Kennedale, TX
7U-TBA
7X-Thomas Meseraull-San Jose, CA
7ZP (R)-Zoe Pearce-Melbourne, VIC (Australia)
9B-Brian Schwabauer-Hastings, NE
9U-Kameron Key-Warrensburg, MO
10K (R)-Jordan Knight-Wright, KS
11A-Andrew Felker-Carl Junction, MO
14E-Kris Carroll-Claremore, OK
14F-TBA
14K-Kevin Thomas Jr-Cullman, AL
14L-TBA
14J-Wout Hoffmans-Boxmeer, NB (Netherlands)
15V-Cole Vanderheiden-Papillion, NE
17A-Austin Wood-Sacramento, CA
17DC (R)-Drake Cardey-Riverside, CA
17W-Shane Golobic-Fremont, CA
19A-Hayden Reinbold-Chandler, AZ
19R-Ricky Thornton Jr-Chandler, AZ
19S-TBA
19T-Mitchell Moles-Raisin City, CA
20-Tadd Holliman-Murray, NE
21-Daryn Pittman-Owasso, OK
21D-Justin Dickerson-Pittsboro, IN
22M-TBA
22X-Steven Shebester-Mustang, OK
23S-Kyle Simon-Covington, OH
26-Corbin Rueschenberg-Mesa, AZ
27G-Steve Gresham-Seymour, IN
27X-Kalib Henry-Sacramento, CA
27W-Colby Copeland-Roseville, CA
28B-Brandon Mattox-Terre Haute, IN
28J-Joe Perry-Billings, MT
29-Tim Buckwalter-Douglassville, PA
29S-Hank Davis-Sand Springs, OK
30 (R)-Matt Johnson-St. Peter, MN
32A-Alex Sewell-Broken Arrow, OK
32J-Jason Tessier-Broken Arrow, OK
40-Max Adams-Loomis, CA
40B-Josh Bilicki-Menominee Falls, WI
40M-TBA
40S-Jace Sparks-Crystal Lake, IL
40X-TBA
41AU-John Murdie-Darwin, NT (Australia)
42K-Kevin Battefeld-Lewistown, IL
44 (R)-Danny Sams III-North Port, FL
44K (R)-Jakeb Boxell-Zanesville, IN
44R-Branigan Roark-Lincoln, MO
45B-Bradley Cox-Burkburnett, TX
50-Daniel Adler-St. Louis, MO
51B-Joe B. Miller-Millersville, MO
51F-Braden Chiaramonte-El Cajon, CA
51T-Cole Tinsley-Bonne Terre, MO
54-Matt Westfall-Pleasant Hill, OH
54S (R)-Seth Shebester-Pauls Valley, OK
55B (R)-Ryan Bowers-Nowthen, MN
55i-Briggs Danner-Allentown, PA
55X-C.J. Leary-Greenfield, IN
56-Bill Johnson-St. Peter, MN
57K-Kevin Studley-Plainfield, IN
57W-Landon Brooks-Rio Oso, CA
60C-TBA
60X-Dillon Welch-Carmel, IN
65 (R)-Ben Covich-Auckland, NZ
66B (R)-Broedy Graham-Bakersfield, CA
68T-TJ Smith-Fresno, CA
68W-Jake Andreotti-Castro Valley, CA
72W-Tye Wilke-Detroit Lakes, MN
75-Mario Clouser-Auburn, IL
75W-Will Armitage-Athens, IL
75X (R)-Kaleb Johnson-Sioux Falls, SD
77A (R)-Preston Norbury-Chino Valley, AZ
77S (R)-Dayton Shelton-Prescott, AZ
81F-Frank Flud-Pryor, OK
87W-Ryan Bernal-Hollister, CA
88P (R)-Tony Penick-El Reno, OK
91-Jeff Stasa-Kingman, KS
91B-Kevin Bayer-Bixby, OK
91X-Danny Wood-Norman, OK
94-Hayden Wise-Huntersville, NC
95-Chris Andrews-Tulsa, OK
97B-Brandon Lewis-Broken Arrow, OK
97P-Ryker Pace-Collinsville, OK
118-Tyler Hewitt-Marion, IN
(R) Denotes Event Rookie
Detailed list is posted at https://www.chilibowl.com/entries/manual.aspx
Early entry is $150 through December 5, 2025. Starting December 6, 2025,, the cost per entry goes up to $200. If entering by phone, the Chili Bowl office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CT). Each entry must include a current W9 to indicate who will receive payment. Entries that do not have a completed W9 on file will not be given a qualifying night.
Entering online at http://www.chilibowl.com and emailing to chilibowlentries@gmail.com is the preferred method of entry.
If mailing, send to 1140 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112, by phone at (918) 838-3777, and by fax to (918) 836-5517. The entry form will be mailed to the current competitor database, and is posted for download at https://www.chilibowl.com/resources.
A reminder that competitors under the age of 16 will be allowed to enter. All entries received by drivers under 16 years of age will go before an advisory committee. Only after being approved by the committee will a driver under 16 years of age be allowed to compete. A copy of a Birth Certificate will still be required to confirm the driver’s age.
The 40th annual Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink takes place January 12-17, 2026, under the giant roof of the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla. Fans unable to attend the Chili Bowl Nationals can watch every lap live at http://www.floracing.com.
For continued updates on the Chili Bowl Nationals, fans can follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with @CBNationals. All official press, updates, and results on the Chili Bowl Nationals can be found online at http://www.chilibowl.com.
Quick Notes:
What: 40th annual Chili Bowl Nationals
When: January 12-17, 2026
Where: SageNet Center (Tulsa, Okla.)
Event Address: 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114
Event Entry:
November 5, 2025 – December 5, 2025 - $150/entry
December 6, 2025 – January 16, 2026 - $200/entry
Online: www.chilibowl.com
Email: chilibowlentries@gmail.com
Ticket Information:
Four-Day: $245
Five-Day: $305
Six-Day: $365
Prices do not include tax (8.517%) or shipping. One to ten sets of tickets will be $10, 11 to 20 sets of tickets will be $12, with 21 sets or more being $15 to ship. All international orders are held in Will Call. Orders are not accepted via Email or Social Media.
Chili Bowl Online:
Website: http://www.chilibowl.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chilibowlnationals
Twitter: (@cbnationals)
Official Hashtag: #ChiliBowl2026
Instagram: cbnationals
Chili Bowl Nationals Champions:
Year - Driver (Owner)
2025 - Kyle Larson (Paul Silva)
2024 - Logan Seavey (Kevin & Jordan Swindell/Curb/Bertrand)
2023 - Logan Seavey (Kevin & Jordan Swindell/Curb/Bertrand)
2022 - Tanner Thorson (Andy Reinbold)
2021 - Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel)
2020 - Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel, LLC-Mike Larson)
2019 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian)
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 Kunz / 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)
O’Reilly Auto Parts Race of Champions: Christopher Bell (2025, 2021, 2020), Logan Seavey (2024), Spencer Bayston (2023), Justin Grant (2022), Tanner Thorson (2019 and 2016), Chad Boat (2018), Kyle Larson (2017 and 2014), 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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