BRL Late Model Invitational S27R07 | Myrtle Beach Speedway

Round 7 of Season 27 at Myrtle Beach Speedway kicked off with John Heyn and Tom Hilbert leading the pack. Heyn made a bold move to surpass Hilbert for the lead on the first lap. Jeffery Hardin quickly swooped into second place, but their progress was interrupted by an early caution. Racing resumed with Heyn and Hardin dominating the front. Heyn managed to create a gap, while Hardin fiercely fought to maintain his position. However, a major wreck in turn 2 led to another caution. The race restarted with Heyn and Hardin still at the forefront. Despite Heyn’s persistent lead, Hardin executed a pass on lap 16, securing the lead with Ruben Altice closely following in second place. A caution on lap 20 halted the race again, but once it resumed, Hardin and Altice continued to lead. Meanwhile, Heyn battled with Jason Menda for 3rd place. The race saw another caution on lap 47, with Hardin and Altice still leading the pack. Throughout the first half of the race, Altice consistently pressured Hardin and they began to distance themselves from the rest of the field. Another caution on lap 66 paused the action, but once it resumed, Hardin and Altice remained in control. Hardin held onto the lead, while Altice fiercely defended his second position. Meanwhile, Wilson managed to overtake Heyn, securing 3rd place. On lap 93, Wilson made an attempt to pass Altice for 2nd place, but Altice skillfully maintained the position. The race witnessed yet another caution on lap 95, leading to a Green-White-Checker restart. As the action resumed, Hardin and Altice retained their lead. Hardin surged ahead, with Altice in hot pursuit. Heyn and Wilson engaged in a fierce battle for 3rd place, while Liston and Negus fought for 5th place. In the end, Hardin clinched the checkered flag for Season 27 Round 7, with Ruben Altice claiming 2nd place and John Wilson securing 3rd place.

Don’t forget to catch the thrilling Round 8 of the BRL Late Model at New Smyrna Speedway on Saturday, August 17th at 9:10 pm ET!

Highlights

🏆 Jeffery Hardin wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 27 Round 07 race at Myrtle Beach Speedway.

🚀 Scott Negus was the biggest mover of the race, finishing in 5th, up 15 spots.

🏁 There were two leaders with one lead change in a race dominated by Jeffery Hardin who led 86 laps while John Heyn led the other 15 laps.

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