Off-seasons are a perfect opportunity for drivers to take a step back, relax, and unwind. But for some, it’s an opportunity to sharpen their skills even more and the best time to honor their humble roots. These are the times when drivers go race at small events, paying homage to dirt and sprint racing, which form the bedrock of American motorsport culture. Now, with the Tulsa Shootout racing event in full swing, there are a few big NASCAR names confirmed to show up.

“Tulsa Kings”: List of NASCAR drivers entering the 2025 Tulsa Shootout

The Tulsa Shootout is an annual tradition that has been going on for ages. The mini sprint car racing event is held annually in Tulsa, Oklahoma—an event perfect for both seasoned professionals and underdog rookies to fight it out in equal machinery. And we are poised to see some high-profile names from NASCAR racing at the Tulsa Expo Center. These names include the crème de la crème of the top tier of NASCAR. Three huge names that are confirmed so far are Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, and Kyle Busch.

Kyle Busch is a name synonymous with dirt racing. The two-time NASCAR World Champion hails from a family with a deep-rooted dirt racing background. The 39-year-old was born and brought up in the dirt racing fraternity. With a strong dirt racing past and a knack for racing at such events, Kyle Busch is sure to make some noise on the track at the Tulsa Shootout.

Another massive name that comes to mind is Kyle Larson. The name is pretty much synonymous with versatility at this point. The former World Champion is a chameleon in motorsport, adapting to every car you put him in. With these skills under his belt, he makes for a serious contender to win at the Tulsa Expo Center.

Now comes the homeboy from Oklahoma himself, Christopher Bell. Bell has grown up racing midgets and micro-sprint cars his whole life. With such an extensive background in dirt and a home advantage, Bell will definitely be putting on a show for the viewers.

So when is the Tulsa Shootout? And what are some other big names entering?

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This 40th annual Tulsa Shootout will be taking place from December 30, 2024, to January 4, 2025. This event is famously known as the biggest micro-sprint racing event in the world. The event covers multiple categories like ‘Wing Outlaw,’ ‘Non-Wing Outlaw,’ ‘Winged A-Class,’ ‘Stock Non-Wing,’ ‘Restricted A-Class,’ and finally, ‘Junior Sprints’ for kids.

Some other huge sprint racing names that will be taking part this year include Shane Golobic, 10x WOL World Champion Donny Schatz, and Brad Sweet. To start his career with a bang, Brexton Busch, son of Kyle Busch, will be entering the junior sprint category in hopes of making a name for himself. Another famous relative includes the nephew of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Wyatt Miller. He is the son of Kelley Earnhardt and the grandson of Dale Earnhardt.

Events such as the Tulsa Shootout are a crucial display of the grassroots foundation of American motorsports. They play a key role in bridging the gap between the unknown rookies and the absolute stars of the racing world, giving the former a chance to rise and shine to prove their mettle. They will always remain the perfect platform for core motorsport fans to meet their stars up close in a more grassroots setting.