BRL Late Model Invitational S29R05 | Stafford Motor Speedway

Get ready for a wild ride as Chris Davis and Ed Sprenger kick off the green flag for Season 29 Round 05 at the iconic Stafford Motor Speedway! From the start, Davis takes the lead, while Sprenger expertly holds onto a solid 2nd place. Meanwhile, an epic showdown brews between Chris Haizlip and Bruce Pearson for the 3rd spot—it’s Haizlip who emerges victorious! Todd Liston swiftly moves past Pearson to claim 4th place. On Lap 5, Liston strikes again, challenging Haizlip and snatching 3rd, closely tailed by Tre Blohm, who is hungry for a podium finish! But by Lap 10, Blohm makes his move, overtaking Liston for 3rd.

As the tension rises, Sprenger presses Davis hard for the lead on Lap 11, inching right up to his back bumper. The action escalates on Lap 13 when Blohm dives inside Sprenger, wrestling for 2nd and successfully completing the pass! With every lap, the excitement builds and by Lap 17, Liston powers past Sprenger to grab 3rd.

The battle for the lead ignites as Blohm challenges Davis on Lap 18 and takes it! But in a dramatic twist, on Lap 43, Davis manages to sneak inside Blohm; Blohm’s daring over-under move fails as Liston stays firmly in 3rd. And just when the race couldn’t heat up more, the first caution of the night strikes on Lap 55 after a thrilling first half filled with electrifying side-by-side racing!

When racing resumes on Lap 60, the dynamic duo of Davis and Blohm duke it out upfront again, with Davis blasting off the restart while Liston slips inside Blohm to steal 2nd! Joseph Snyder, not to be outdone, also passes Blohm to take 3rd. But hold on—caution again on Lap 62!

As the track clears on Lap 66, it’s another showdown with Davis and Liston in the lead. Davis takes the upper hand early, but Liston isn’t backing down! He tries his luck at the inside on Lap 73, but Davis holds him off. Action continues as Blohm fights fiercely with Snyder on Lap 74, even going side by side, but he ultimately gains 3rd! On Lap 76, Liston is back at it, nudging for the lead beside Davis. There’s a slight bump, and just like that—Liston takes the lead on Lap 77, only to see yellow flags waving again on Lap 78.

The tension in the air is palpable as racing restarts on Lap 83—Liston and Davis are neck and neck again! But Ruben Altice doesn’t want to miss the action, launching an impressive move to go three-wide into Turn 2 with Blohm and Davis! Wow! And in perfect timing, Altice pushes through to seize 2nd, displacing a few drivers, including Davis who fights back but stays in 3rd.

With Liston feeling the heat, Altice closes a 1.5-second gap, charges in for the inside pass on Lap 97, and the two battle side by side! But Altice dives into Turn 1, clearing Liston for the lead on Lap 98. The crowd goes wild as Altice pulls ahead, leading the final laps to claim victory at Stafford Motor Speedway, marking his exhilarating 3rd win of the season! Todd Liston finishes strong in 2nd, with Chris Davis securing a well-earned 3rd.

What an electrifying race filled with adrenaline-pumping action all around! If you were on the edge of your seat, don’t miss the next thrilling round! Join us next Saturday, February 8th at 9:10pm ET for Round 06 racing at Myrtle Beach Speedway!

Highlights

🏆 Ruben Altice wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 29 Round 05 race at Stafford Motor Speedway.

🚀 Ruben Altice was the biggest mover, gaining 11 spots, racing from 12^th to 1^st!

🏁 The race featured four leaders for four lead changes. Chris Davis led the most with 51 laps, Tre Blohm led the second with 24 laps, followed by Todd Liston with 22 laps and Ruben Altice with 3 laps.