BRL Late Model Invitational S26R09 | South Boston Speedway

The anticipation was high as Matt Hoose and Chris Haizlip led the field to the green flag for Round 9 of Season 26 at South Boston Speedway. Hoose wasted no time, rocketing off the line, while Haizlip found himself quickly overtaken by Steve Hilbert and Scott Negus. However, an early caution on Lap 2 temporarily slowed the action.

When racing resumed on Lap 8, Hoose and Steve Hilbert occupied the front row. Hoose’s lightning start allowed Negus to slot into second place, leaving Haizlip in the rearview mirror. Meanwhile, Joe Segalla attempted an inside move on Hilbert but couldn’t quite make it stick. Further back in the pack, Tre Blohm and Joseph Snyder engaged in a fierce battle for fifth, with Donny Moore also joining the fray.

By Lap 12, the initial jostling for position had settled, and the field stretched out into single file. But the calm didn’t last long. Blohm and Moore turned up the heat on Segalla and Hilbert, applying pressure on Lap 21. Segalla’s car got loose off Turn 4 on Lap 35, allowing Blohm to execute a high-side pass for fourth. Blohm then set his sights on Hilbert, but maintaining momentum proved challenging.

From Lap 38 to Lap 49, Blohm and Hilbert waged a side-by-side battle, with Moore also closing in on Segalla. The caution flag waved on Lap 52, briefly interrupting the action.

When racing resumed on Lap 58, Hoose and Negus led the charge. Hoose’s strong start kept him in the lead, while Blohm continued his duel with Hilbert—this time on the outside line. Unfortunately, the battle would have to wait for the next restart due to another caution on Lap 62.

Lap 67 saw another green flag, with Hoose maintaining his position at the front. Negus comfortably secured the inside line for second, while Hilbert and Adam Schoen fought tooth and nail for third. Blohm, once again, made a move on Hilbert, successfully passing him for fifth on Lap 72.

As the laps ticked away, the rest of the field engaged in intense side-by-side battles. A caution on Lap 74 added further drama to the mix. When racing resumed on Lap 80, Hoose and Negus resumed their duel up front, but another caution interrupted the action.

Lap 86 brought yet another restart, with Hoose and Negus leading the way. Hoose and Moore both launched well, but Moore eventually settled into second place. Meanwhile, Schoen and Negus engaged in a thrilling side-by-side battle for third, resulting in a drag race to the finish. Schoen clinched third place by a mere 0.015 seconds!

In the end, Matt Hoose emerged victorious in Round 9 of Season 26 at South Boston Speedway. Donny Moore secured second place, and Adam Schoen rounded out the podium in third.

Be sure to come back for more exciting BRL Late Model racing action next Saturday June 8^th at 8:55PM ET at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Highlights

🏆 Matt Hoose wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 26 Round 09 race at South Boston Speedway.

🚀 Adam Schoen was the biggest mover of the race, finishing in 3rd, up 17 spots.

🏁 Matt Hoose led the race from Lap 1 to 100

🌟 The race featured intense battles and impressive displays of skill from the drivers.