BRL Late Model Invitational S28R09 | Kern Raceway

by Tre Blohm

Chris Haizlip and Jason Menda led the field to the green flag for Season 28, Round 09 at Kern Raceway. Haizlip jumped out front, while Menda took the outside line. Haizlip drifted up the track, allowing Todd Liston to sneak in for a 3-wide move to take the lead, with Menda moving into 2nd place. Meanwhile, John Wilson squeezed under Haizlip, claiming 3rd position.

On Lap 17, Menda got to the inside of Liston and took the lead. A few rapid cautions slowed the race for a bit, but racing resumed around Lap 48 with Menda and Liston at the front. Menda started early and cleared for the lead, while Liston secured 2nd and Wilson held onto 3rd.

By Lap 52, Liston fought Menda for the lead, racing side by side down the backstretch. Despite Liston’s efforts to get inside Menda in Turn 1, he didn’t have enough momentum. The battle continued, but contact occurred between Liston and Menda, causing Liston to fall to 21st place as the caution flag came out.

Racing resumed on Lap 74 with Menda and Kurt Smith in the lead. Menda shot ahead, allowing Wilson to get inside of Smith as they battled for 2nd. The caution on Lap 94 set up a Green-White-Checker finish.

When racing resumed on Lap 100, Menda and Smith were at the front once again. Menda got a strong start, easily maintaining the lead and ultimately winning the race, while Smith finished in 2nd place and Adam Schoen took 3rd.

Be sure to come back for Round 10 action December 7^th at 9:10pm ET at Hickory Motor Speedway. Until then enjoy Thanksgiving everyone!

Highlights

🏆 Jason Menda wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 28 Round 09 race at Kern Raceway.

🚀 Scott Negus was the biggest mover, gaining 16 spots, racing from 20^th to 4^th!

🏁 There were 4 leaders with 4 lead changes in this race. Jason Menda led the most at 84, followed by Todd list (15), Kurt Smith (1), and Chris Haizlip (1).

🌟 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.