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The Golden Driller statue stands guard outside the main entrance of the River Spirit Expo Center, where the Chili Bowl Nationals is held. (Richard Bales photo)

A look at the Clauson Marshall Racing pit area during Chili Bowl move-in day on Sunday. (Richard Bales photo)

Rico Abreu (left) chats with media member Brian Walker during Chili Bowl move-in day on Sunday. (Richard Bales photo)

A look at the Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports pit area during Chili Bowl move-in day on Sunday. (Richard Bales photo)

Justin Allgaier poses with his Evel Knievel-inspired car during Chili Bowl move-in day on Sunday. (Jacob Seelman photo)