BRL OUTLAWS S37 R9 Recap

23 November 2024
Bootleg Racing League | Season 37 | Round 9
Outlaw Modified Series | Kern Raceway

The Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series brought the action to Kern Raceway on Saturday, November 23rd, for round 9 of season 37. With John Heyn clinging to a narrow 2-point lead over Bruce Pearson in the championship standings, the stakes were high as the series inched closer to its finale.

Lowell Jewell led the field to the green flag, flanked by Jason Menda. The race started chaotically, with multiple incidents in the opening laps shaking up the field and taking a toll on championship contenders, including Heyn, who was caught in an incident just nine laps into the race. Following the flurry of cautions, the race finally settled into a rhythm after a restart on lap 31, setting the stage for a long green flag run.

Mark Hertzog took command of the race following the restart, but lurking in the pack was Aiden Young, steadily working his way forward with impressive pace. After a tense, side-by-side battle, Young overtook Hertzog on lap 46 to seize the race lead. As the second half unfolded, Young displayed exceptional patience and control, methodically extending his lead as the laps ticked down.

Behind him, Hertzog held firm in the second spot while defending champion Todd Liston was on the move. Keeping his car clean amid the early chaos, Liston worked his way past Ricky Hardin in the closing laps to secure a podium finish in third place.

Aiden Young crossed the finish line with a commanding lead to claim his first victory of the season, while Liston’s consistent performance earned him a critical advantage in the championship battle. Heyn’s difficult night ended with a 10th-place finish, allowing Liston to take over the points lead heading into the final two rounds of the season.

The BRL will return after the holiday break on Saturday, December 7th, at Hickory Motor Speedway, with live coverage starting at 7:40 PM ET on the Virtual Grip Network!