The prestigious O'Reilly Auto Parts Invitational Race of Champions at the Chili Bowl Nationals has announced its 19-driver lineup for 2025, featuring some of motorsport's most accomplished racers.

Notable entries include:

• Logan Seavey: 2024 Race of Champions winner and two-time defending Chili Bowl champion
• Kyle Larson: 2020 and 2021 Chili Bowl champion
• Christopher Bell: Three-time Chili Bowl champion
• Sammy Swindell: Five-time Chili Bowl champion
• Brady Bacon: Three-time USAC Sprint Car champion

Qualification criteria includes:

• Top 3 finishers from previous five Chili Bowls
• Top 2 finishers from past five Race of Champions events
• Previous year's preliminary night winners
• Current champions from major series (World of Outlaws, USAC, POWRi, etc.)

Race format:

• Group qualifying determines starting positions
• Drivers get two warmup laps and three timed laps
• Fastest qualifier draws for inversion (0, 4, 6, or 8)

Event details:

• Dates: January 13-18, 2025
• Location: SageNet Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Tickets: Reserved seats available at (918) 838-3777
• Live streaming: Available on FloRacing
• Trade Show: Free admission, featuring 100+ vendors

Full driver lineup: Sammy Swindell, Spencer Bayston, Kyle Larson, Brad Sweet, Kody Swanson, Ricky Thornton Jr., Brady Bacon, Tyler Courtney, Logan Seavey, Corey Day, Kaylee Bryson, Ryan Timms, Buddy Kofoid, Cannon McIntosh, Christopher Bell, Daison Pursley, Justin Grant, Tanner Thorson, and Tanner Carrick.

The event continues to showcase the best talent in midget car racing while celebrating the rich history of the Chili Bowl Nationals, now in its 39th year.

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