That came 13 years after his Chili Bowl debut back in 2008 ... So we made huge improvements tonight on the race car.” Above and beyond the track, a formidable rival also made things difficult ...

The 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals are coming up ... For six days, drivers will race 55 laps around the clay track with thousands watching from sunrise 'til sunset. It's a must-see to believe event ...