BRL Late Model Invitational S28R05 | Southern National Speedway

Bruce Pearson and Lowell Jewell brought the field to green for Season 28, Round 05 action at Southern National Speedway. Pearson got off to a strong start, securing first place, while Jewell got a little too high in turn 2, allowing Tom Hilbert to sneak in and claim second. Todd Liston then jumped into third place under Jewell. By Lap 3, Liston had taken second from Hilbert and was applying pressure on Pearson for the lead. On Lap 7, Liston moved inside Pearson, and they battled for the lead through Lap 9. Liston briefly took the lead at the finish line, but Pearson held strong on the outside and settled back into second by Lap 10.

On Lap 16, Joseph Snyder was battling Hilbert for third, followed closely by Jewell. A caution came out on Lap 21. Racing resumed on Lap 26 with Liston and Pearson on the front row. Liston surged ahead, allowing Pearson to clear Snyder for second. Joe Segalla was battling Jewell for fourth place. Another caution occurred on Lap 35.

When racing resumed on Lap 40, Liston and Pearson were again in front. Liston darted ahead to regain the lead, while Pearson settled into second. Segalla and Snyder engaged in a battle for third, with Snyder eventually taking the position. Mike Holloway challenged Snyder for third on Lap 52, and they made contact but continued racing. Snyder soon faced pressure from Holloway again for third. By Lap 71, Liston was 1.5 seconds ahead, with Pearson, Snyder, Mark Hertzog, and Holloway closely grouped for second. Hertzog tried to work the outside line and successfully raced past Pearson for a second as caution was called on Lap 74.

Racing resumed on Lap 80 with Liston and Hertzog out front. Liston shot out to maintain the lead, with Hertzog clearing for second. Hertzog showed Liston his nose, preparing for a move as another caution came out on Lap 81. When racing resumed on Lap 86, Liston attempted to hold back the pack with a late start. Hertzog jumped to the outside, briefly moving ahead before another caution halted the race.

Finally, on Lap 92, Hertzog and Liston returned to the front. Hertzog took off and left Liston behind to secure first place. Liston faced pressure from Snyder and Holloway, with Holloway successfully claiming third from Snyder on Lap 94. Hertzog won the race after starting in 17^th position, with Liston finishing second and Holloway taking third.

Be sure to tune in for more exciting racing action during Season 28, Round 06 at Martinsville Speedway next Saturday, November 2^nd, at 9:10 PM ET.

🏆 Mark Hertzog wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 28 Round 05 race at Southern National Speedway.

🚀 Mark Hertzog was the biggest mover of the race, finishing in 1^st after starting 17^th gaining and impressive 16 spots!

🏁 This race featured three leaders with two lead changes: Todd Liston led 78, Mark Hertzog led 15, and Bruce Pearson led 7.

🌟 The race featured intense battles and impressive displays of skill from the drivers, with an interesting late-race tire twist that caused some drama and intense racing action.