BRL OUTLAWS S34 R8 Recap

23 February 2024
Bootleg Racing League | Season 34 | Round 8
Outlaw Modified Series | New Smyrna Speedway

The Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series concluded its action-packed Friday night with a thrilling 100-lap feature broadcast live on the Virtual Grip Network, courtesy of the Skitter Creek Motorsports Group. The pole-sitter, Joe Segalla, led the charge as the green flag dropped, but it was Todd Liston who wasted no time making his presence felt, swiftly maneuvering into the second spot by overtaking Jeff Sharp.

Liston’s prowess on the outside line proved fruitful when an early caution on lap 7 provided him with the perfect opportunity to restart on the outside. Seizing the moment, Liston powered past Segalla to claim the lead by lap 14, with Matt Hoose hot on his heels in second place and Donny Moore securing the third spot.

As the laps unfurled, Liston and Hoose engaged in a fierce battle for supremacy at the front of the pack. Despite Hoose’s relentless attempts to gain the upper hand on the inside line, Liston’s momentum remained unyielding. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Hardin quietly made his ascent towards the front, eventually securing the final podium position.

However, the race took a dramatic turn on lap 69 when Hardin encountered a momentary loss of control, sliding down the track and relinquishing positions. Mark Hertzog capitalized on the opportunity, surging into third place and setting his sights on Hoose.

With just 13 laps remaining, Hertzog made his move, diving low under Hoose and then setting his sights on Liston. Yet, as Hertzog attempted to maneuver past Liston, contact between Hoose and Hertzog sent the latter spinning, triggering a late-race caution.

In a sprint to the finish, Hoose made a valiant effort to surpass Liston, but Liston’s mastery of the outside line prevailed once again as he crossed the finish line by a mere 18 hundredths of a second to claim the checkered flag.

With this victory, Liston solidifies his lead in the standings by 14 points as the Bootleg Racing League gears up for its next thrilling round at The Bullring at Las Vegas on Friday, March 1st. For those eager to join the adrenaline-fueled action, visit bootlegracingleague.com to learn more about how to get involved!