Chilly Bowl Nationals is the most prestigious midget dirt race event in the world. Hundreds of aspiring racers visit the Tulsa Expo Center in Okholma yearly to prove their racing prowess. They will compete against each other in multiple heat and qualifying events to be eligible for the 55-lap main event featuring 24 cars.
Being one of the premier races in the states, the race attracts drivers from multiple disciplines, including NASCAR. Active drivers such as 2021 Cup champion Kyle Larson and Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell are among the most successful Chilly Bowl racers ever. Three-time Cup champion Tony Stewart is also a successful racer in the vent with multiple wins.
The 2024 race will only a handful of NASCAR drivers as many have decided not to attend due to multiple activities in the off-season, with the 2024 season starting soon. There is only one full-time Cup driver competing. Chase Briscoe of Stewart Haas Racing is set to drive the No:5 Midget car in the event.
2023 ARCA Champion Jesse Love will drive No. 84 CB Industries machinery in the event. He is set to race full-time in the Xfinity Series next year with RCR. Part-time NASCAR driver J.J. Yeley with No. 15 Petty Performance Racing and Josh Bilicki with No. 7D RAMCO Speed Group are the last two NASCAR representatives at the event.
Chase Briscoe is seeking redemption on his favorite weekend
Briscoe is the most accomplished NASCAR racer in this year’s Chilly Bowl line-up, and he has some big goals going into the event. This year will mark his ninth attempt at winning the premier dirt racing event.
The last nine attempts have been disappointing for him. He has never surpassed the A-Main event, and a top-10 finish is his target for 2024. Despite disappointments, their love for the sport and the event makes him return every season.
It just such a great event. It’s honestly probably my favorite week of the year for a lot of reasons. I love watching racing. I love hanging out with buddies that I don’t get to really see anymore. Just seeing a lot of the people, and I get to go race the guys that helped me on my car…
Briscoe said via NASCAR.com.
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