TULSA, Okla. — Jesse Love will make history when he competes in the 35th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, Jan. 11-16 inside the River Spirit Expo Center. It is believed that Love, who turns 16 on Jan. 14, will be the first driver to celebrate their 16th birthday during Chili Bowl week and participate in the event at the same time. “I’m so pumped for this opportunity and ready to chase my first Chili Bowl,” Love said. I’ve been to the Chili Bowl to watch a few times now, so I’m happy that it’s finally my time. “Growing up watching this race every year, I wished that one day I’d have a shot to do this, and to have that now makes it that much more special,” Love added. The wait has been tough, but that’s finally over now,” Love noted.

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