(Kyle Steffens was among the drivers representing St. Louis last week in Tulsa, Okla., at the 25th Annual Chili Bowl Nationals. Photo by Sam Martin.)
For many in the racing world, the
Chili Bowl Nationals is THE race to win. Saturday night, Kevin Swindell made history by becoming the first-ever driver to win two in a row. Making it more special was the fact he beat his father, the legendary five-time event winner Sammy Swindell for the second straight year as well.
It was also a big week for St. Louis-area racers with Brad Loyet and Loyet Motorsports well represented in the A-Main with three cars in the show. Loyet driver and New Zealand native Michael Pickens gave the Loyets a great finish, putting them on the podium with a third-place effort. Also making the finale was Belleville, Ill., native Nick Knepper who ran as high as fourth for much of the 50-lap main and eventually finished 15th.
As a new writer for Examiner.com covering St. Louis motorsports, I will provide a full wrap-up of the Gateway City's drivers from last week. Be sure to subscribe to my
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