TULSA, Okla. — Making its annual debut once the list of Golden Driller hopefuls surpasses the century mark, the first round of entries into the 37th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire has been posted with 116 entries ready to chase history. The 2023 event marks the ninth time the Kennedale, Texas, shoe will attempt the Chili Bowl Nationals. The most prolific name in Chili Bowl history, the five-time champion will make his 33rd appearance atop Tulsa clay this January. While not as busy, Sammy was on track 23 times during the 2022 season with runs against the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, Tezos All-Star Circuit of Champions, and the American Sprint Car Series. 1A with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, Jacob Allen will be behind the wheel of a Cruz Pedregon-owned entry in his first Chili Bowl.

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