By Inside Line Promotions (Tulsa, OK) -- Justin Grant was the man to beat on Friday night inside the River Spirit Expo Center, where he captured the final preliminary night during the 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire before claiming the pole shuffle to garner the pole position for Saturday's A Main.
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Grant outlasted 91 competitors, which pushed the total entrants to a record 365 drivers during this year's marquee midget event, for the win as Daryn Pittman charged from eighth to second place with Ronnie Gardner rounding out the podium.
All three drivers locked into Saturday's feature event and joined the podium finishers from the first three preliminary nights in a pole shuffle. Once all rounds were completed it was Grant on top with Oklahoma native and NASCAR rising star Christopher Bell joining him on the front row for Saturday's 55-lap main event.
The remaining 353 drivers who aren't locked into Saturday's A Main will vie for the remaining 12 transfer positions through main events all day. The first feature is scheduled to start at 9:50 a.m. (Central).
The RacinBoys Broadcasting Network will offer live Pay-Per-View coverage of the lap-by-lap action all morning and afternoon until the MAVTV television broadcast and live stream on LucasOilRacing.TV, which is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. (Central). The RBN broadcast will showcase live audio once the MAVTV television and LucasOilRacing.TV internet broadcasts begin.
The RBN broadcast, which will feature multiple cameras, enhanced graphics, replays and more, is only $25. Also, the RacinBoys Broadcasting Network will present the post-race press conference live free of charge. Viewers just need to log in to the RacinBoys website to view.
To purchase a Pay-Per-View broadcast, visit the RacinBoys website - http://www.RacinBoys.com - and register as a new member if you haven't done so from previous PPV events. There is no membership charge required to purchase RacinBoys live PPV webcasts.
Also of note, RacinBoys recently transitioned to a new website. All registered members - free and premium - need to verify their old accounts at the new website. Simply click the red "Verify Old RBN Account" in the upper right corner and follow the instructions.
Scott Traylor anchors the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl coverage with Bryan Gapinski, Justin Zoch, Brian Ward, Lenny Batycki and Jim Childers among the RacinBoys voices. Scotty Cook will conduct driver interviews from the pits and Victory Lane.
Nationally known motor sports writer Reid Spencer will provide exclusive content daily during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals on the RacinBoys website. The premium section of the RacinBoys website will have additional video content not only from the Chili Bowl, but other events throughout the year as well.
RacinBoys live coverage of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals is brought to you by Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV and LucasOilRacing.TV, Schoenfeld Headers, Spire Sports + Entertainment, MyRacePass, Rod End Supply, Devil's Bowl Speedway, Lawton Speedway, RPM Speedway, Gary's Speed Shop, Northwest Focus Midget Series, Hyper Racing, McCarthy Auto Group, Griffith Truck & Equipment, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems and Impact Signs, Awnings & Wraps.
Thanks to Jeff Bowen of Blue Sky Productions for contributions to RBN's live coverage of both the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout and the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl.
PAY-PER-VIEW -
Fans who are new to RacinBoys will need to create a free membership on the RacinBoys website to purchase any PPV options. After logging in, visit http://www.racinboys.com/events or click on "Upcoming Live Events" for the live video of the five-day Chili Bowl for $99.99 ($89.99 for premium members). Individual days can be purchased for $25 each.
** The live broadcast of the finale on Jan. 14 will only be the preliminary races up to the MAVTV television broadcast and live stream on LucasOilRacing.TV, which is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. (Central). **
LUCAS OIL CHILI BOWL NATIONALS -
The 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire will invade the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla., Jan. 10-14. Approximately 350 of the top drivers in a variety of motor sports classes will vie for the coveted title at the premier midget event of the season. For more information, visit http://www.ChiliBowl.com.
LUCAS OIL -
Founded in 1989, Lucas Oil is a manufacturer and distributor of automotive and racing oil, additives and lubricants. Lucas Oil has long been directly involved in the American racing industry through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing event promotions at all levels. Seeing a need for better lubricants in this industry, the Lucas people went to work again. The end result being a line of high performance engine oils and gear oils that are second-to-none in the racing industry. Lucas racing products have proven themselves on NASCAR, NHRA, IHRA, PPL and USHRA tracks across the country. For more information, visit http://www.LucasOil.com.
MAVTV -
MAVTV is no ordinary television network. It's a 24/7, high-definition entertainment extravaganza, featuring everything from blockbuster films, high-octane motor sports, MMA fighting, gaming, gut-busting comedy, original reality shows and scripted dramas. For more information, visit http://www.MAVTV.com.