BRL OUTLAWS S38 R7 Recap

15 February 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 7
Outlaw Modified Series | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

On Saturday, February 15th, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series rolled into Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for Round 7 of Season 38. Championship leader Aiden Young of Gambler Motorsports entered the night with a 10-point advantage over Thunder Ridge Racing’s Donny Moore, but lurking just 15 points back was BRL returnee James Lowe of Team Rocket Racing, quietly working his way into title contention.

Scott Negus led the field to the green from the pole alongside Bruce Pearson, and he wasted no time stretching out a lead while Moore made an aggressive charge from sixth to second within the opening 22 laps. From there, a long green flag run set in, and Moore’s early push quickly came back to haunt him as his pace started to drop.

Despite his fading speed, Moore refused to give up the second spot, forcing an increasingly frustrated line of drivers to stack up behind him. Stephen Spies made repeated attempts to pass but was turned away each time. As tensions rose, Todd Liston saw an opportunity, methodically climbing through the pack before making his move for third on lap 74.

With 10 laps remaining, Liston saw Moore’s defensive pattern and made a bold move—going even higher in the groove to sweep around the outside. Liston made it work, clearing Moore and pulling away with second place.

Negus, meanwhile, had been unchallenged up front, his lead hovering around one second for much of the race thanks to Moore’s blockade. Though Liston turned up the pace in the final laps, he ran out of time to close the gap as Scott Negus cruised across the line to take the checkered flag for Blue Oval Racing.

Moore’s defensive masterclass may not have earned him the win, but it did help him shave Young’s championship lead down to just seven points. Lowe also tightened the standings, now just 14 points out of the lead as the title battle intensifies in the second half of the season.

The BRL returns next Saturday, February 22nd, at Southern National Speedway. Catch all the action live at 7:40 PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network!