MAVTV will
broadcast LIVE the 33rd running of the world famous Lucas Oil Chili Bowl
Midget Nationals presented by General Tire on Saturday, January 19 starting
at 8:30pm ET. The HD broadcast features the world's best dirt car racers in
action packed racing from the River Spirit Expo in Tulsa, OK.
The entire 3-hour
telecast will re-air on Sunday, January 20 starting at 1:30am ET.
With more than 300
entries, the 2019 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals field has attracted top
American racers including stars from Midgets, Late Model Dirt, Super
Modified, World of Outlaws, NASCAR, NHRA and USAC. Drivers hail from 30
U.S. states plus international competition from Australia, Canada, New
Zealand and the United Kingdom, making it the world's largest indoor race.
Back-to-back
champion Christopher Bell faces the daunting task of defeating the likes of
5-time Chili Bowl champion Sammy Swindell, 2-time Chili Bowl champion Rico
Abreu, Kyle Larson, Brad Sweet (Knoxville Nationals winner), Dave Darland,
Damion Gardner, Jerry Coons Jr., and Kasey Kahne.
"Nobody
presents grass roots racing like MAVTV," said MAVTV President Bob
Patison.
The 3-hour MAVTV
telecast will be anchored by Bob Dillner, with Ken Stout and Rob Klepper
handling commentary and Dave Argabright working the pits.
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