BRL LM S23R11 Recap
16 September 2023
Bootleg Racing League | Season 23 | Round 11
Late Model Series | Five Flags Speedway
The much-awaited culmination of the Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model Invitational Season 23 was marked by the 300th broadcast of Virtual Grip Network (VGN), and it did not disappoint. The legendary J R Shepherd clinched his 17th Late Model Season Championship with relative ease, having established a significant lead in points.
The race began with Joe Segalla and Ruben Altice in the front row, but second place quickly fell to Joseph Snyder. Further back, tight racing through the rest of the top 10 allowed for side-by-side racing. Joseph Snyder then took the lead away from Joe Segalla, with Ruben Altice following closely behind. The first and only yellow occurred on lap 11.
Green flag racing went back underway on lap 16, with Joseph Snyder and Ruben Altice leading the pack. Donny Moore and John Wilson started creeping up into the podium positions, with J R Shepherd closely behind in 4th by lap 20. J R Shepherd then passed for the 3rd spot on lap 24 and had his sights set on the leaders of Snyder and Moore. On Lap 32, Donny Moore took the lead from Joseph Snyder, bringing J R Shepherd closely behind in second. J R Shepherd then took the lead on lap 35 and retained it through the rest of the race.
The race was riveting, with several side-by-side racing moments before it eventually settled into a single-file race around lap 41. However, the intensity picked up again with an exhilarating fight for positions as tire wear became a factor, leading to J R Shepherd’s 10th triumphant victory of Season 23. John Wilson secured a commendable second position, while Lowell Jewell finished a respectable third on the podium.
Fans can look forward to the upcoming season, Season 24 Round 1, beginning at New Smyrna Speedway on September 30th at 8:55 pm ET in the Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model Invitational, exclusively on Virtual Grip Network!
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