BRL OUTLAWS S37 R8 Recap

16 November 2024
Bootleg Racing League | Season 37 | Round 8
Outlaw Modified Series | Indianapolis Raceway Park

The Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series roared into Lucas Oil Raceway on Saturday, November 16th, for the 8th round of the season. With only three races left, defending champion Todd Liston entered the night holding a slim 2-point lead over Bruce Pearson in the championship standings. Jeffery Hardin started on the pole alongside Donny Moore, setting the stage for an eventful evening.

The race opened with drivers struggling to handle loose conditions. Early troubles struck Liston on lap 24 when he was involved in an incident with Matt Hoose, sustaining significant damage to his left front and putting his championship hopes on the back foot. The caution-heavy first half of the race allowed Hardin to fend off persistent pressure from Moore for the lead, while further back, Lowell Jewell launched a spirited charge through the field, battling John Wilson for third. After an intense multi-lap duel, Wilson secured the position, enabling Adam Schoen to slip past Jewell, who fell to fifth.

Approaching the halfway mark, Wilson closed in on Moore, successfully executing a pass on lap 43 to claim second. Moore attempted an immediate crossover but misjudged the move, forcing Schoen to check up and triggering chaos that prematurely ended Jewell’s promising run. The ensuing reshuffle elevated John Heyn into fourth, and he wasted no time capitalizing. On the restart, Heyn surged past both Moore and Wilson to take second.

With 40 laps remaining, Heyn challenged Hardin for the lead, diving to the inside and forcing Hardin up the track. Once clear, Heyn controlled the race while Stephen Spies worked his way through the field, determined to challenge for the win. Spies caught Heyn’s bumper on lap 69 and made several attempts to overtake, but Heyn held firm, demonstrating exceptional defensive driving. Coming out of turn 4, John Heyn crossed the finish line to claim his third victory of the season, solidifying his status as a championship contender.

The win propels Heyn to the top of the standings, now leading Bruce Pearson by 2 points with two rounds remaining. The BRL heads to Kern Raceway next Saturday, November 23rd, with live coverage starting at 7:40 PM ET on the Virtual Grip Network!