BRL Late Model Invitational S28R11 | Five Flags Speedway
It is Championship weekend at the BRL Late Model Series, and as the race begins, Bruce Pearson leads the standings with Kurt Smith just 6 points behind and Todd List only 7 points behind. Anything can happen over the course of 100 laps!
John Wilson and Scott Negus will start the race in front at Five Flags Speedway. Wilson and Negus remain side by side as they head into Turn 1. Negus gains some momentum on the outside, but Wilson clears him for first place after a strong inside run in Turns 3 and 4. Aiden Young joins the battle, challenging Negus for second place. Young successfully passes Negus and takes aim at Wilson for first. Todd Liston has recently passed Negus for third and is now positioned right behind the frontrunners.
On Lap 6, Aiden Young takes the lead, and Liston moves in to battle Wilson for second, fiercely trying to claim the Championship. By Lap 17, Todd Liston attempts to overtake Young for first place. Young retaliates and retakes the lead on Lap 25. The first caution of the night occurs on Lap 69.
Racing resumes on Lap 74 with Young and Liston at the front. Young clears Liston, with Negus sitting in third place. Another caution comes out on Lap 77. When racing resumes on Lap 82, Young and Liston are back in control. Young gets a strong launch, while Liston stalls momentarily, allowing Negus to move into second place. James Lowe starts working on Todd Liston for third.
On Lap 87, Championship contenders Liston and Pearson are racing in seventh and eighth positions, respectively. James Lowe manages to pass Negus, moving into second, but Aiden Young has built up a one-second lead with just three laps to go. Pearson looks to pass Liston and successfully clears him for seventh place.
Aiden Young claims the victory at Five Flags Speedway, with James Lowe finishing in second and Scott Negus in third. Bruce Pearson secures the season points lead and is crowned the Season 28 BRL Late Model Invitational Champion!
BRL will be off until 2025, where we will begin Season 29 Round 1 Late Model racing action at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday, January 4t,h at9:10 pm ET.
Highlights
🏆 Aiden Young wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 28 Round 11 race at Five Flags Speedway.
🚀 James Lowe was the biggest mover, gaining 16 spots, racing from 18th to 2nd!
🏁 Bruce Pearson is the Season 28 Late Model Invitational Champion
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