The Chili Bowl Nationals is doubling its pay to the winner in 2024, announcing Tuesday it will pay $20,000 to the winner of the 38th running of the six-night event in January.
The event has seen its share of criticism from some drivers and fans in the industry about not paying what those felt was a fair shake for the event, dubbed as the Super Bowl of midget racing.
The race, which paid $10,000 to its 2023 winner Logan Seavey, will also pay $2,000 to start the Saturday main event.
Below is info on the remainder of the races from the event’s release:
Looking through Saturday’s alphabet payout, the first non-transfer in the B-Features will get $800, with the two consolation races paying $600 to start. C-Features will start at $500 for the first non-transfer. D-Features start at $400. E-Features are $200 for all non-transferring teams. F-Features are $150 to all who don’t advance, G-Features are $125, with H-Features and beyond receiving $100 to non-transferring teams.
Transferring drivers will also receive bonus money in addition to money earned in the next race. That goes for preliminary nights as well.
