BRL Late Model Invitational S27R05 | Kern County Raceway

Lowell Jewell and Joseph Snyder started on the front row for the green flag. Jewell had a strong start but went a bit high off turn two, allowing Chris Haizlip to briefly take the lead before Snyder swiftly raced back up to reclaim the lead. A major collision occurred on Lap 8, prompting the caution. Racing resumed on Lap 14 with Snyder and Haizlip on the front row, and Snyder maintained the lead with Haizlip settling into 2nd. Jewell managed to overtake Haizlip and secure 2nd place by making a move inside on turn 3. On Lap 18, Liston passed Wilson for 3rd. Another caution was issued on Lap 28. Racing resumed on Lap 35 with Snyder and Liston leading the pack. They battled side by side, and although Snyder managed to maintain the lead, they collided on Lap 38, leading to another caution. Racing resumed on Lap 42 with Mike Holloway and Kurt Smith at the front. Holloway retained the lead, and Wilson attempted to pass Smith for 2nd. Wilson then vied for and secured the lead, surpassing Holloway on Lap 46. By Lap 49, the field had settled down, with the top three drivers separating from the rest by about a second. On Lap 67, Holloway engaged in a battle for 1st place with Wilson and ultimately secured the lead. Blohm also made a move, passing Wilson for 2nd, while Wilson settled for 3rd. Another caution was called on Lap 72. Racing resumed on Lap 77 with Holloway and Blohm in the lead. Holloway made a good start, and Blohm tucked into 2nd before making a thrilling move inside Holloway into turn 1 on the restart. They raced side by side down the backstretch, with Blohm finally securing the lead. However, Holloway reclaimed the lead on Lap 82, with Wilson passing Blohm for 2nd and Smith taking 3rd position from Blohm. Mike Holloway clinched the lead to secure back-to-back Late Model victories in Season 27, with John Wilson taking 2nd place and Kurt Smith finishing 3rd.

Be sure to join us for more thrilling late model racing action in Round 6 of Season 27 at Nashville Fairgrounds next Saturday, August 3rd, at 7:40 PM ET.

Highlights

🏆 Mike Holloway wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 27 Round 05 race at Kern County Raceway.

🚀 Mike Holloway was the biggest mover of the race, finishing in 1st, up 12 spots.

🏁 The race experienced five leaders with six lead changes: Holloway led 37 laps, Snyder led 35 laps, Wilson led 21 laps, Blohm led 6 laps, and Haizlip led 1 lap.

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