2026 Chili Bowl Nationals

Jett Barnes, 14-Year Old Driver, Claims Spot In A-Main At Chili Bowl 2026

Jett Barnes, 14-Year Old Driver, Claims Spot In A-Main At Chili Bowl 2026

The 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals A-Main event is set. With 24 drivers set to drive in the A-Main, young talent Jett Barnes claims a seat. Here's what to know!

Jan 18, 2026 by Madelyn Mendoza
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The 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals has been nothing short of action-packed. With action starting on Jan 11 and running all the way to Jan 17, the cars have been fast and the drivers have been outstanding. 

As the lineup has been set for the main event, 24 drivers will take the tack with one goal in mind: win a Golden Driller. 

The most interesting driver on the track in the A-Main though, will be starting in the 12 position on the track. 

14-year old Jett Barnes claimed a seat on the A-Main after and impressive drive in the B Feature 2. 

Barnes has been with Swindell SpeedLab since he was eight-years old and the now teenage sensation has the chance to make waves in the A-Main event in Tulsa, Okla. 

One of the youngest drivers ever to compete in the A-Main and now he even could be in the hunt for a Golden Driller. 

Hear about how Barnes found his spot in the SpeedLab car and be sure you are tuned in to FloRacing to keep up with all of the action from the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals.  

Chili Bowl A Main Lineup 2026

  1. 1K – Kyle Larson
  2. 39A – Emerson Axsom
  3. 52 – Blake Hahn
  4. 39 – Logan Seavey
  5. 21CB – Christopher Bell
  6. 86 – Daison Pursley
  7. 55I – Briggs Danner
  8. 29S – Hank Davis
  9. 87 – Justin Grant
  10. 55X – C.J. Leary
  11. 71K – Cannon McIntosh
  12. 1A – Jett Barnes
  13. 87W – Ryan Bernal
  14. 27W – Colby Copeland
  15. 26 – Corbin Rueschenberg
  16. 17W – Shane Golobic
  17. 29 – Tim Buckwalter
  18. 14K – Kevin Thomas Jr.
  19. 21 – Daryn Pittman
  20. 1S – Spencer Bayston
  21. 39G – Kyle Cummins
  22. 88 – Tanner Thorson
  23. 51 – Gavan Boschele
  24. 14J – Wout Hoffmans

Chili Bowl Nationals 2026 Pole Shuffle Results

  1. 1K – Kyle Larson
  2. 39A – Emerson Axsom
  3. 52 – Blake Hahn
  4. 39 – Logan Seavey
  5. 21CB – Christopher Bell
  6. 86 – Daison Pursley
  7. 55I – Briggs Danner
  8. 29S – Hank Davis
  9. 87 – Justin Grant
  10. 55X – C.J. Leary

How To Watch Chili Bowl 2026

The 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals will be broadcast on FloRacing and the FloSports App in the United States.

Chili Bowl Nationals Schedule 2026

Saturday, Jan. 17 – QuikTrip Championship Saturday

  • Pit Pass Booth & Pit Gate Open: 9:00 a.m. ET
  • Feature Hot Laps: 10:00 a.m. ET
  • Opening Ceremonies: 7:30 p.m. ET

Chili Bowl Nationals Schedule 2026

Monday, Jan. 12 – 2nd Opinion Auto Center Qualifying Night + O’Reilly Auto Parts Race of Champions

  • Building Opens: 10:00 a.m. ET  
  • Pit Pass Booth Opens: 12:00 p.m. ET  
  • Hot Laps: 5:00 p.m. ET  
  • Racing: 6:00 p.m. ET  

Monday, Jan. 13 – Warren CAT Qualifying Night

  • Building Opens: 10:00 a.m. ET
  • Pit Pass Booth Opens: 12:00 p.m. ET
  • Hot Laps: 5:00 p.m. ET
  • Racing: 6:00 p.m. ET

Wednesday, Jan. 14 – York Plumbing Qualifying Night

  • Building Opens: 10:00 a.m. ET
  • Pit Pass Booth Opens: 12:00 p.m. ET
  • Hot Laps: 5:00 p.m. ET
  • Racing: 6:00 p.m. ET

Thursday, Jan. 15 – Hasty Bake Qualifying Night

  • Building Opens: 10:00 a.m. ET
  • Pit Pass Booth Opens: 12:00 p.m. ET
  • Hot Laps: 5:00 p.m. ET
  • Racing: 6:00 p.m. ET

Friday, Jan. 16 – Hard Rock Casino Qualifying Night

  • Pit Pass Booth Opens: 10:00 a.m. ET
  • Hot Laps: 5:00 p.m. ET
  • Racing: 6:00 p.m. ET

Saturday, Jan. 17 – QuikTrip Championship Saturday

  • Pit Pass Booth & Pit Gate Open: 9:00 a.m. ET
  • Feature Hot Laps: 10:00 a.m. ET
  • Opening Ceremonies: 7:30 p.m. ET

Past Chili Bowl Winners

Kyle Larson won the 2025 Chili Bowl nationals. He also won in 2021 and 2020.

Here's a list of the last 16 Chili Bowl winners.

  • 2025: Kyle Larson
  • 2024: Logan Seavey
  • 2023: Logan Seavey
  • 2022: Tanner Thorson
  • 2021: Kyle Larson
  • 2020: Kyle Larson
  • 2019: Christopher Bell
  • 2018: Christopher Bell
  • 2017: Christopher Bell
  • 2016: Rico Abreu
  • 2015: Rico Abreu
  • 2014: Bryan Clauson
  • 2013: Kevin Swindell
  • 2012: Kevin Swindell
  • 2011: Kevin Swindell
  • 2010: Kevin Swindell

When Is Chili Bowl 2026?

The 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals begin on Monday, January 12, with the main feature taking place on Saturday, January 17. 

Watch Every Chili Bowl Since 1987

With the help of MAVTV and Greg Stephen’s Motorsports Video, FloRacing has assembled every championship feature event replay since the inception of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in 1987.

Fans can watch all 38 main events from the Chili Bowl Nationals (1987-2025) on FloRacing by clicking here.  

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