The Tulsa Fairgrounds in Oklahoma and the Chili Bowl Nationals will be home for two young Aussie racers hoping to  have their name on the trophy after the 50 event

Brad Cox from  Gunnedah  NSW , now living and racing full time in the states and Alex Orr from Tacoma in NSW will take their place in a field full of seasoned professionals  .

Just to progress into the main feature race after 5 grueling days of wheel to wheel action in qualifying and heat races will be enormous achievement .Highly talented and committed racers they both have our support and best wishes for a safe and successful Lucas Oil Chili Bowl

Brad will be driving the Brian Buckwalter / Elite / Ott Chevrolet / Buckwalter Roofing / VRP Shocks / .

Alex will be driving the Mark Bush Associates / Spike / Esslinger.

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