2026 Chili Bowl Nationals Thursday Results

Results from Thursday night's preliminary feature at the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink.

Jan 16, 2026 by Brandon Paul

The 40th Chili Bowl Nationals presented by NOS Energy Drink continued Thursday night with the fourth of five preliminary nights. Christopher Bell, driving for his self-owned race team for the first time, claimed his ninth career prelim victory.

Bell started eighth and mounted a late charge, using a slider on Ryan Bernal during a restart with five laps remaining to seize the victory. Polesitter C.J. Leary also took advantage of the late restart, moving past Bernal to finish second and secure a lock-in spot for Saturday’s main event.

Spencer Bayston and Kyle Cummins completed the top five.

Full results from Thursday's Chili Bowl preliminary feature and Race of Champions can be viewed below.

The 40th annual Chili Bowl Nationals continues with the fourth night of preliminary action on Thursday. Every lap of the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals will be streamed live on FloRacing.

Chili Bowl Thursday Results

1	Christopher Bell
2	C.J. Leary
3	Ryan Bernal
4	Spencer Bayston
5	Kyle Cummins
6	Tanner Thorson
7	Chris Windom
8	Karter Sarff
9	Jacob Denney
10	Ashton Torgerson
11	Matt Sherrell
12	Frank Flud
13	Brady Bacon
14	Trevor Cline
15	Joel Myers Jr.
16	Brecken Reese
17	Parker Jones
18	Kalib Henry
19	Jeffrey Abbey
20	Kyle Simon
21	Brad Wyatt
22	Brant Woods
23	Jacob Hughes
24	Andrew Deal