BRL OUTLAWS S35 R1 Recap

22 March 2024
Bootleg Racing League | Season 35 | Round 1
Outlaw Modified Series | Southern National Speedway

On Friday night, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series hosted a thrilling 100-lap feature event, with Todd Liston leading the field to the green flag from the pole. Bruce Pearson secured the second position, as the leaders quickly broke away from the pack, which was embroiled in intense side-by-side battles.

Throughout the race, the close-quarters racing led to multiple caution periods, but Liston managed to maintain his lead during the opening stages. Pearson briefly lost the second position to Stephen Spies after one restart, but he managed to regain his position before Brennen Myers could capitalize. Despite Myers’ relentless attempts to overtake Pearson, he lost momentum and eventually fell victim to Matt Hoose, who moved into third place.

As the laps progressed, Hoose successfully made his way past Pearson to claim third, and a subsequent caution brought him back within striking distance of the leaders. When racing resumed, Hoose made a bold move to the inside of Spies, securing the second position. However, his fortunes took a turn for the worse approaching the halfway mark, as he lost traction and slid into the inside wall, relegating him to the rear of the field.

Liston continued to dominate the race until tragedy struck with just 17 laps remaining, as he lost control of his car, relinquishing the lead to Jason Menda. Menda capitalized on the opportunity, pulling away from the pursuing pack and ultimately crossing the finish line to claim victory.

The thrilling race showcased the skill and determination of the competitors, as they battled for position on the challenging track. Following a brief hiatus for the Easter holiday, the Bootleg Racing League will return for round 2 at Martinsville Speedway on April 5th. Fans can catch all the action live at 8:55 PM ET, exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network!