BRL Late Model Invitational S28R06 | Martinsville Speedway

Kurt Smith and Chris Haizlip began the race for Season 28, Round 6, at Martinsville Speedway. Smith quickly took the lead, leaving Donny Moore to challenge Haizlip for second place, successfully making the pass. Joe Segalla then moved underneath Haizlip for third place. Stephen Spies also advanced, passing Segalla to claim third and began to pressure Moore for second, while Smith maintained a 1.8-second lead about a quarter of the way into the race.

A caution flag came out on Lap 35. When racing resumed on Lap 41, Smith and Mike Holloway were at the front. Smith powered ahead, with Holloway managing to secure second place. Segalla fell in line for third. Another caution occurred on Lap 42.

After the caution, racing resumed on Lap 47 with Smith and Holloway once again leading the pack. Smith launched off well, allowing Holloway to settle into second. Segalla remained in third. A caution was displayed on Lap 60.

Once more, racing resumed on Lap 66, with Smith and Holloway continuing their dominance in the top two positions. Smith launched effectively, allowing Holloway to secure second. Jeffery Hardin, starting from the top lane, cleared Segalla for third. A caution came out on Lap 67.

When racing resumed on Lap 73, Smith and Holloway were again at the front. Smith continued to have great launches, with Holloway settling for second and Hardin clearing Segalla for third. Another caution occurred on Lap 73.

Racing resumed on Lap 79 with Smith and Hardin leading. Smith launched early, while Hardin attempted to overtake Moore for second, which he managed, leaving Moore in third. A caution was displayed on Lap 81.

On Lap 92, racing resumed with Hardin and Moore in front. Hardin launched effectively to take the lead, while Moore tried to challenge him but ultimately settled for second. Jason Menda and John Heyn battled for third, but Menda held onto the position.

Jeffery Hardin won Season 28, Round 6, at Martinsville Speedway, followed by Donny Moore in second and Jason Menda in third.

Be sure to come back for more exciting Late Model action, as we are about halfway through Season 28. Points standings will become increasingly important in the latter half of the season. The next racing action is scheduled for Saturday, November 9th, at 9:10 PM ET, when the BRL will be at Nashville Fairgrounds.

Highlights

🏆 Jeffery Hardin wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 26 Round 08 race at Martinsville Speedway.

🚀 Jason Menda was the biggest mover of the race, finishing in 3^rd after starting in 17^th.

🏁 There were two leaders: Kurt Smith led 79 laps and Jeffery Hardin led 21 laps.