#47b - Bryan Clauson (Noblesville, IN)

5th Chili Bowl Appearance

Chili Bowl Main Event Starts: 1

Chili Bowl Main Event Finishes:  4th (2008)

2008 Chili Bowl Results:

Wednesday: 3rd in Heat 3; 3rd in Qualifier 3; 4th in A Main

Saturday: 4th in A Main

Just 19 years old, the open wheel grad made 21 starts with the NASCAR Nationwide series in 2008, earning a pole position along the way.

Destined for the Sprint Cup ranks, Bryan still found the time to mix in some selected Sprint Car and Midget action in 2008, scoring a USAC Midget Week win at Kokomo on August 10.

After a solid fourth-place run in last year's Chili Bowl, Byan makes a run for the Golden Driller this January.

Car Owner:  Corey Tucker Racing

Chassis:  Spike

Engine:  Esslinger

Sponsors: Fastenal, Rod End Supply, DMI, Brown & Miller, Watson Gravel

Photo:  Taking a break from the NASCAR scene, Bryan Clauson in Sprint Bandits TNT action at Oklahoma City's State Fair Speedway. (TWC photo)