2010 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma arrives like a belated Christmas present to all the race-loving boys and girls out there. As the major speedways fall sorrowfully silent throughout the nation, fans turn to this one outrageous January event to gun its engines and make itself a ruckus.

The action is barely a month away, so act fast to get your tickets.

Even the most die-hard fan will admit there’s a little silliness to the Tulsa Chili Bowl, but this is serious business indeed. The maniac teams dump so much power, up to 400 horse, into these compact “midget” cars that they’re more dangerous to drive than just about anything you can put on clay. Fun for the drivers, even more fun for the screaming fans.

The Chili Bowl Midget Nationals is the biggest midget car racing event of the year, once referred to as the “Super Bowl of midget racing” by current NASCAR star and former midget racer Jason Leffler. In fact, Leffler is hardly the only NASCAR racer you’ll see. Now matter where they race now, drivers with a history in midget cars can’t fight the call of the Chili Bowl.

Expect a solid five hours of racing every night starting around 6:00 p.m. on the main four days of the meet (Jan 12-15, 2010), with practice rounds open to the public the day before and feature races the afternoon after. That doesn’t mean you have to wait until 6:00 p.m. to have fun, though. During the day, the Tulsa Expo Center hosts a massive trade show thriving with invigorated fans and more than a few industry celebs.

It all builds up to the A Main, a 50-lap, crown-bearing juggernaut worth a whole lifetime of bragging rights. It’s the busiest meet of the whole shebang, so show up early to score some good seats.

If you want to do this thing right, you’ve got to get the multi-day pit pass for $210. You’ll save $30 off the daily prices and get all-day access throughout the event, January 11-16. That’s six euphoric days of engine growls, fumes and high octane thrills.

Once again, the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals will be held at the Tulsa Expo Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Public dates are January 11-16, 2010, with daily passes or multi-day passes available (seriously, go multi). Learn more.

I scrolled the hotel recommendations and found a favorite: the Hilton Tulsa Southern Hills. The property boasts the largest sleeping rooms in town, free parking (wide lot for trucks/trailers), indoor pool open year-round, and they’re offering a special rate for Chili Bowl attendees. Just as for the “Special Chili Bowl Rate” and you’ll get a great discount off the top and 20% off at the restaurant. Not bad!

Have fun at the 2010 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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