Kyle Larson Wins Third Career Chili Bowl Championship After Leading All 40 Laps
Kyle Larson secured his third Chili Bowl victory at the 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Leading from start to finish in the 40-lap feature, Larson drove the Paul Silva owned HendrickCars.com/FloRacing No. 1k to victory.
Larson faced a close challenge from Daison Pursley, who moved into second place on lap 13. A dramatic moment occurred when Larson nearly crashed after ramping over a slower car but managed to keep his car running. Despite pressure from Pursley in the closing laps, Larson held on to win by 0.365 seconds.
Shane Golobic finished third after starting eighth, followed by Ryan Bernal in fourth and Landon Brooks completing the top five.
Kyle Larson celebrates dirt track win
The event featured 377 competing entries and included 134 races throughout the week. The 40th annual Chili Bowl Nationals is scheduled for January 12-17, 2026, at the SageNet Center at Expo Square.
Final Top 5:
- Kyle Larson
- Daison Pursley
- Shane Golobic
- Ryan Bernal
- Landon Brooks
Race Highlights:
- Larson led all 40 laps
- Dramatic save after ramping over a slower car
- Close battle with Pursley in final laps
- Seven first-time A-Feature starters
- 377 total entries competed
[Race results continue with detailed finishing order and preliminary races]