The 39th Chili Bowl Nationals at the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla., is set to take flight in one week, beginning with the first qualifying action on Jan. 13.

The event, which has drawn 371 entries as of this writing, is stacked with current and future stars across multiple motorsports disciplines.

Heres a look at some notable drivers to keep an eye on (sorted by qualifying day) throughout the week as drivers seek a spot in the 40-lap, $20,000-to-win feature.

Monday

Kyle Larson (No. 1k)

2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson is back again at the Tulsa Expo Center as he eyes another Golden Driller. 

Larson, who was a last-minute entry in 2024, looks to notch his third victory in the historic midget event after previous triumphs in 2020 and 2021.

Nick Hoffman (No. 2h)

World of Outlaws Late Model Series star Nick Hoffman is set to embark on his fifth Chili Bowl Nationals.

Hoffman has never made the Saturday feature as he has a best result of 18th (2024) in the B-main.

Justin Peck (No. 5p)

High Limit Racing regular Justin Peck is set to contest his ninth Chili Bowl this year. 

Peck, who will pilot Rudeen Racings No. 26 in the 410 sprint car category, has a best finish of 24th in the 2017 feature. 

Cannon McIntosh (No. 71k)

Reigning Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series champion Cannon McIntosh may be one of the top threats to win the main event. 

With three preliminary victories and a best finish of third (twice) in the feature in six starts at the Chili Bowl, McIntosh will be strong aboard KKM Racings No. 71k.

Tuesday

Brad Sweet (No. 3t)

Last years High Limit Racing champion Brad Sweet is back aboard a midget inside the Tulsa Expo Center for the first time since 2022. 

Sweet, who has 11 previous starts, has made the finale six times with a best finish of third (2013). 

Thomas Meseraull (No. 7x)

Perhaps the story of last season was the drama surrounding Thomas Meseraull and McIntoshs run-in during the Saturday night B-main.

While Meseraull was left on the outside of the A-main, he heads back to Tulsa with 23 previous starts under his belt. The driver nicknamed T-Mez has banked two top-10 finishes in his career.

Ricky Thornton Jr. (No. 19r)

Reigning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion Ricky Thornton Jr. continues his dabble in open wheel racing with his fourth attempt at the Chili Bowl this year.

RTJ will be looking to improve on his ninth-place result in the 2023 B-main.

Hank Davis (No. 29s)

Making start No. 6 this year at the Chili Bowl is Hank Davis. An upset victory two years ago in his preliminary night was the start of something special for the Oklahoma native. 

After placing 20th in the 2023 A-main, Davis backed up his performance with a second-place prelim night run and a fifth-place feature finish last year.

Davis may be a serious contender to keep an eye on.

Kaylee Bryson (No. 57)

After becoming the first female to reach the A-main of the Chili Bowl Nationals in 2022, Kaylee Bryson is looking for similar success in her seventh attempt.

Bryson has reached the A-main twice in her career with a best finish of 18th in 2022. While last year was a struggle (placed 13th in the E-main), her ceiling remains high on how far she can go in the famed alphabet soup. 

Buddy Kofoid (No. 71)

One of open-wheel racings top young stars, Buddy Kofoid, returns to the Chili Bowl Nationals for a sixth time in hopes of finally winning a Golden Driller trophy.

Kofoid won his prelim night last year and followed it up with a near victory in the feature, where he eventually lost the battle to two-time winner Logan Seavey.

The Penngrove, Calif. native snagged World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series rookie of the year honors on the strength of seven victories and a fourth-place points finish. 

Ty Gibbs (No. 81)

Making his debut in the Chili Bowl Nationals is NASCAR Cup Series driver, Ty Gibbs. 

The grandson of NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs has dipped his toes in more dirt racing recently, including the Turkey Night Grand Prix at Californias Ventura Raceway.

Wednesday

Sammy Swindell (No. 1)

Five-time Chili Bowl winner Sammy Swindell is set to return to the Tulsa Expo Center for a whopping 35th time.

The National Sprint Car Hall of Famer boasts 17 top-10 finishes in the event, with his last coming in 2015.

Last year, Swindell reached the E-main, where he finished 15th. 

Katherine Legge (No. 12)

IMSA and IndyCar Series driver Katherine Legge will attempt her first Chili Bowl run this year.

Legge, whos never competed on dirt, has competed in the Indianapolis 500, Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Pikes Peak Intl Hill Climb. Shell pilot a midget for Abacus Racing. 

J.J. Yeley (No. 3j)

One of USACs all-time greats, J.J. Yeley, is still seeking his first Golden Driller as he embarks on his 29th Chili Bowl Nationals.

Yeley has reached the A-main four times with a best finish of second in 2007. The former full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver reached the F-main last season, however, failed to start the event. 

Kody Swanson (No. 4p)

Eight-time USAC Silver Crown champion Kody Swanson is set to contest his eighth Chili Bowl this season and his first in two years.

Coming off another Silver Crown title, Swanson has never reached the A-main at the Tulsa Expo Center. He has a best result of 19th in the C-main (2023). 

Steven Snyder Jr. (No. 40x)

Heading into his fourth Chili Bowl, Steven Snyder Jr. may be a sleeper this year. Snyder reached the A-main for the first time in his career last year, however, was unable to contest the event.

Snyder turned heads during the Tulsa Shootout as he charged to the front of the Non-Wing Outlaw feature from 21st, eventually passing leader Chrsitoipher Bell. Snyders run, however, was cut short due to a flat tire.

Corey Day (No. 41)

This year may be Corey Days opportunity to snag a Golden Driller at the Tulsa Expo Center. 

Day is coming off his best Chili Bowl result last year where he won his preliminary night and finished third in the feature. 

The Clovis, Calif., native won Novembers Turkey Night Grand Prix at Ventura Raceway.

Emerson Axsom (No. 68k)

Emerson Axsom has reached the A-main the last two seasons with a best finish of fifth in 2023. 

Axsom, who transitioned to winged sprint cars last year, tallied a handful of victories in 410 competition last year, including the season finale win at Iowas Knoxville Raceway.

Daison Pursley (No. 86)

Last years hard charger in the Chili Bowl A-main, Daison Pursley, is expected to challenge for a Golden Driller again. While he stated 20th, Pursley poured on a stout performance to snag a career-best fourth in the event.

Pursley has plenty of momentum on his side after snagging the USAC National Midget Series championship in 2024. 

Thursday

Spencer Bayston (No. 1s)

Making his 11th Chili Bowl appearance, Spencer Bayston has reached the A-main six times.

Bayston, who placed eighth in the feature and snagged a prelim victory last year, notched a third-place finish in 2018. 

Christopher Bell (No. 71w)

Perhaps the driver with the most momentum heading into the Chili Bowl is NASCAR Cup Series star Christopher Bell.

Bell, who was given the green light to compete in select dirt races by team owner Joe Gibbs, made the most of his first opportunity of the season during the Tulsa Shootout.

Bell scored a victory in the Non-Wing Outlaw feature after holding off a late challenge from Kyle Larson.

Bell won three straight Chili Bowls between 2017 and 2019.

Tanner Thorson (No. 88)

2022 Chili Bowl winner Tanner Thorson is looking for redemption this year after he was unable to contest last years A-main. 

Thorsons résumé is stout in 11 previous starts with eight top-10 finishes and an average finish of 6.55. 

Friday

Santino Ferrucci (No. 16)

NTT IndyCar Series veteran Santino Ferrucci teamed with Abacus Racing for this years Chili Bowl Nationals.

Ferrucci, who scored his first career IndyCar Series pole at Oregons Portland Intl Raceway last season, has four previous starts in one of dirt racings most prestigious events.

He has a best result of sixth in the G-main (2023). 

Tyler Courtney (No. 23c)

Last years High Limit Racing points runner-up, Tyler Courtney, is set for attempt No. 13 at the Chili Bowl. 

Courtney reached the B-main last season (17th), however, has a two top-10 finishes in the feature with a best result of sixth (2017, 2019).

Logan Seavey (No. 39)

Two-time and defending Chili Bowl winner Logan Seavey is looking to make it three straight inside the Tulsa Expo Center.

Seavey has been flawless the last two years with victories in both the prelim and feature races. 

The 27-year-old collected a championship in USAC National Sprint Car Series competition last year. 

Kyle Busch (No. 51k)

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch will make his Chili Bowl debut after competing in the Tulsa Shootout last week. 

Busch contested a handful of USAC Midget events at the end of last season, including the Turkey Night Grand Prix. 

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (No. 86x)

Another NASCAR Cup Series driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., will contest the Chili Bowl Nationals this year.

Stenhouse is no stranger to the iconic midget event as hell make his 18th start.

While Stenhouses alphabet soup run ended at the C-main last year, hes snagged three top 10s over the years, with a best finish of seventh in 2021.