Last weekend Cup Series drivers Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson brought an exciting end to the Tulsa Shootout with a photo finish win that saw Bell edging out for the win.
On Monday the annual Chili Bowl races begin and this time around Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson will have some company with several of their fellow NASCAR drivers entered into the midget car dirt races.
When the races begin on Monday, over 300 drivers will be taking to the track in hopes of making their way through the alphabet races to the main event on Saturday night and the coveted Golden Driller Trophy.
In years gone by Tony Stewart, Kyle Larson, and Dave Blaney (Ryan’s dad) have all won the trophy. Christopher Bell has three of trophies!
NASCAR drivers entered in the 2025 Chili Bowl in Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Kyle Larson returning for a 17th time.
Kyle Busch is making his Chili Bowl debut.
Christopher Bell returns in hopes of earning his fourth Golden Driller Trophy. Bell has missed the past few races due to Joe Gibbs Racing rules against racing outside of NASCAR events.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr makes his 18th Chili Bowl Nationals event.
Another JGR driver, Ty Gibbs is taking advantage of his grandfather’s rule change and will make his Chili Bowl debut this year.
Topping out the longevity list, JJ Yeley is making his 29th appearance at the Chili Bowl Nationals!
Josh Bilicki returns for his third trip to the Chili Bowl.
Joining Tricon Garage as a part-time driver in the Craftsman Truck Series this year, Brent Crews is making his second trip to the Chili Bowl.
Also new to NASCAR is Corey Day who will make his fourth visit to the Chili Bowl.