Tanner Thorson’s attempt to defend his Lucas Oil Chili Bowl didn’t begin the way he drew it up… until it did. A spin two laps into his heat race became a distant memory when Thorson charged back through the field, won his qualifier and claimed the preliminary night victory Thursday at the SageNet Center.

A strong field of 72 drivers will be in action Thursday during the fourth night of preliminary racing at the 37th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. Visit this page throughout the night for the latest lineups, results and updates. .

It’s night four of the 37th annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, and it’s a loaded preliminary field.