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Scenes from the 2020 Chili Bowl Nationals

By Staff Report | Published: January 17, 2020 29

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Kyle Larson celebrates with wife Katelyn after winning the 2020 Chili Bowl Nationals.

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Finally a victory in the Chili Bowl for Larson.

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The sweet taste of victory for the Chip Ganassi Racing Cup Series star.

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Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports driver and a team owner/driver in the Chili Bowl, chats with Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon.

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Bowman, who grew up driving midget sprint cars, was competing with his Team Valvoline No. 55x entry.

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Bowman Working On His 55x Race Car At The Chili Bowl

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Here, Bowman checks over to make sure everything is a-OK with the car, taking a more hands-on approach than usual.

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Here's a close-up view of Bowman's No. 55x car.

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Ryan Newman chats with sprint car legend Jack Hewitt.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. made it through the E- and D-Mains to reach the C-Main in his quest to get to the A-Main of the Chili Bowl.

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Newman's Chili Bowl Nationals came to an end after he was eliminated in the D-Main.

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Ryan Newman is all smiles after he won his heat in the E-Main to advance on to the D-Main.

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is ready to race during the "alphabet soup" action of the Chili Bowl Nationals on Saturday.

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Newman gets ready for "alphabet soup" action at the Chili Bowl Nationals.

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An up close look at Kyle Larson's vehicle for Saturday night's Chili Bowl A-Main.

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This 75-foot, 43,000-pound statue named the "Golden Driller" stands just outside the Tulsa Expo Center where the annual Chili Bowl Nationals are held. On Saturday night, dirt racing's best drivers will battle it out for a miniature Golden Driller replica, along with the bragging rights that go along with winning the prestigious race.

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The "Golden Driller" out standing in the field.

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On this plaque you can read a little more of the history behind the giant Golden Driller.

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Justin Allgaier races during a heat race on Friday night at the Chili Bowl Nationals.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was unable to make it into the A-Main on Friday night; instead having to try to race his way in via the "alphabet soup" on Saturday.

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Christopher Bell in action during the heat race he would go on to win on Thursday night.

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Christopher Bell chats with folks in the pit area on Friday. Bell has won the last three Chili Bowl titles and is vying to become the second driver to win four in a row, along with Kevin Swindell.

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. climbs into the No. 17s Clauson-Marshall Racing midget ahead of Friday night's final round of preliminary qualifying.

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson earned his spot in Saturday night's 55-lap A-Feature grand finale earlier in the week. On Friday, he spent time in the pit area signing autographs and meeting fans. Larson is looking to win his first career Chili Bowl Nationals.

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J.J. Yeley mingles in the pit area on Friday at the Tulsa Expo Center.

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Ten-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz is making his third career appearance in the Chili Bowl Nationals. Here is the No. 15 machine that he has wheeled around the dirt bullring.

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A closer look at the dirt midget machines that have graced the track throughout the week and into the weekend.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Allgaier will compete in Friday night's qualifying session. This is the No. 7a chariot that awaits him.

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A closer look at Allgaier's No. 7a dirt midget as he straps in and gets ready to go for his qualifying night.

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Stenhouse Jr. takes a few moments to relax before it's time for racing action during Friday night's preliminary qualifying.