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There have been 1,609 pre-entries received for the 2024 Tulsa Shootout. (Tulsa Shootout photo)
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1,609 Entered In Tulsa Shootout; Daily Schedule Released

December 24, 2023

TULSA, Okla. — Just days away from rigs, cars and equipment filling the SageNet Center at Expo Square, the American Waste Control Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy has already exceeded the early entry counts of last year’s edition.

Happening Dec. 27-31, early entry ended on Dec. 13 with 1,609 received, which is 69 more than what was entered before last year’s event. It’s expected to have another 100-200 to enter during move-in on Dec. 26.

The entry record was set during the 2022 edition of the “Mecca of Micros” with 1,739 entries received. Last year’s event set the record for total entries confirmed at 1,655.

In an event where running multiple divisions is the norm, 658 drivers from 386 cities, 41 states and four countries (USA, Aust., Can., Neth.) currently fill those 1,609 entries.

A proving ground for drivers looking to partake in the upcoming Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy, happening Jan. 8-13, 2024, several will pull double-duty, including defending Chili Bowl champion Logan Seavey, who is back behind the wheel of the Kevin and Jordan Swindell owned No. 39.

The California shoe is entered in both stock and outlaw divisions.

While Seavey looks to gain laps, for Jake Hagopian, it’s the end of a driving career that includes three Golden Drillers. Not done with the sport, Hagopian plans to place his focus on other aspects of the sport, as well as his family.

Always bringing a wild mix of talents to Tulsa, one of late model racing’s best will return for another shot at a Golden Driller. After nearly picking one up in 2023, Arizona’s Ricky Thornton, Jr. will also be giving 20 different drivers $500.

Tulsa Shootout Schedule

Wednesday, Dec. 27

  • Non-Wing Practice
  • Non-Wing Outlaw Practice
  • Restricted Practice
  • Outlaw Practice
  • Jr Sprint Practice
  • A Class Practice
  • Track Prep
  • Outlaw Heats (8 Laps)

Thursday, Dec. 28 

  • Non-Wing Outlaw Heats (8 Laps)
  • Restricted Heats (8 Laps)
  • A Class Heats (8 Laps)
  • Jr Sprint Heats (8 Laps)
  • Outlaw D’s (10 Laps)
  • Outlaw C’s (10 Laps)

Friday, Dec. 29 

  • Non-Wing Heats (8 Laps)
  • Jr Sprint Qualifiers (10 Laps)
  • Non-Wing Outlaw E’s (8 Laps)
  • Non-Wing Outlaw D’s (10 Laps)
  • Non-Wing Outlaw Cs (10 Laps)
  • A Class E’s (8 Laps)
  • A Class D’s (10 Laps)
  • A Class C’s (10 Laps)

Saturday, Dec. 30

  • Non-Wing E’s (8 Laps)
  • Non-Wing D’s (10 Laps)
  • Non-Wing C’s (10 Laps)
  • Non-Wing Outlaw Qualifiers (10 Laps)
  • Jr Sprint C’s (10 Laps)
  • Jr Sprint B’s (10 Laps)
  • Non-Wing Qualifiers (10 Laps)
  • Restricted Qualifiers (10 Laps)
  • Outlaw Qualifiers (10 Laps)
  • A Class Qualifiers (10 Laps)

Sunday, Dec. 31

  • Non-Wing B’s (12 Laps)
  • Non-Wing Outlaw B’s (12 Laps)
  • Restricted B’s (12 Laps)
  • Outlaw B’s (12 Laps)
  • A Class B’s (12 Laps)
  • Opening Ceremonies
  • Non-Wing LCQ (12 Laps)
  • Non-Wing Outlaw LCQ (12 Laps)
  • Restricted LCQ (12 Laps)
  • A Class LCQ (12 Laps)
  • Outlaw LCQ (12 Laps)
  • Non-Wing A (30 Laps)
  • Jr Sprint A (20 Laps)
  • Non-Wing Outlaw A (30 Laps)
  • Restricted A (25 Laps)
  • A Class A (30 Laps)
  • Outlaw A (55 Laps)