Chili Bowl — Local services in Tulsa

Recently returned from my third Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa OK. In all likelihood, it will be my last. After spending close to $2,000 for airfare, hotel, car rental, tickets, and food, I feel like I didn't get a good feeling about the experience. Everything drags on so slow. It took forever to get the racing started. The talent and equipment are amazing. Just don't think the promoters give a damn about the spectators. The ladies in the ticket booth were unpleasant, and security folks were downright nasty. Vendor pricing has gone up considerably. Parking was ridiculous, with a whole section next to 21st Street blocked off. I have enjoyed my trips from South Carolina to Tulsa the last few years. But, now I must forgo this trip because of the poor management...

Be sure to know that just because you have a ticket, does NOT mean you will have a seat. 75.00 per person and nowhere to sit after looking for over an hour. Most may know this, we did not and it was not disclosed. I also had a very poor experience with a lady in the box office. Very lacking in the customer service department and the sharing of what the amount of money spent is getting you access to...

Bring your earphones, clear glasses, and money for food and souvenirs. Purchase the Pit Pass, and you will get to speak to the drivers and check out their cars up close. This was a good experience. All the drivers that wrecked or flipped were ok. Maybe a little hurt, and bruised, bit alive. Thank goodness for all those safety hear they have like specialized seats, 5 point harness, helmet,...