18th Annual Chili Bowl

#29J - Jason Leffler (Stanley, NC)

9th Chili Bowl Appearance

Chili Bowl Main Event Starts: 6

Best Chili Bowl Finish: 2nd (1998)

Jason Leffler, with three consecutive USAC National Midget titles (1997-99) and a USAC Silver Crown championship (1998) already on his resume, has been a top contender on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series the past two years.  Leffler won his first NASCAR Truck race on May 30 at Dover International Speedway, then finished out the season competing on both the NASCAR Winston Cup and NASCAR Busch Grand National Series. 

With six consecutive Chili Bowl main event starts from 1997 to 2002, Leffler returns after a year's absence.  Teamed with car owner Dino Tomassi, Leffler enters the event among the pre-race favorites for Chili Bowl glory.

Car Owner:  Dino Tomassi, Sr.

Chassis:  Beast

Engine:  Bob Wirth

Sponsors:  Finish Line Towing, Engler, Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier, MPD, Weld Wheels, Kenny's Components

Photo:  Jason Leffler burst on to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series scene by winning eight pole positions in 2002.  (Photo courtesy of www.nascar.com) 

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