BRL Late Model Invitational S29R07 | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

The excitement was palpable as Season 29 Round 07 thundered to life at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway! Ed Sprenger and Bruce Pearson took the front row, with Sprenger swiftly clearing Pearson off the start. But not for long! Pearson showcased his skill on turns 3 and 4, making a daring pass to lead the first lap.

However, a caution on Lap 2 brought the action to a brief halt. Once the green flag waved again on Lap 5, it was an explosive restart with Pearson and Sprenger leading the pack. Pearson launched ahead, while Sprenger battled Chris Davis for second place, ultimately holding him off as Davis settled in third.

Davis wasn’t done yet, though! He fired his engines on Lap 9, looking to get past Sprenger but got a bit loose and had to regroup. He made another bold attempt on Lap 16, getting under Sprenger in turns 3 and 4, but Sprenger’s momentum on the outside kept him ahead. A bump on the backstretch later, Davis finally snagged second, with James Lowe sliding up to third.

The plot thickened on Lap 24 when Davis went for the lead, diving inside Pearson, finally taking control on Lap 25. Lowe followed suit, displacing Pearson to second, leaving the former leader to fight for his position. Davis and Lowe began to stretch their lead, creating a one-second gap over third-place Pearson by Lap 31.

Just as it looked like they might pull away for good, caution struck again on Lap 43. The stage was set for a thrilling restart! On Lap 48, Davis and Lowe were back in the front, with Davis exploding off the line but Lowe quickly slid into second. Aiden Young wasn’t far behind, plotting his attack into third.

Lap 51 saw Lowe and Davis go head-to-head, exchanging fierce positions down the backstretch, and Lowe ultimately took the lead on Lap 52. Yet, the action paused again with a caution on Lap 53, setting up for exciting intensity when they returned to racing on Lap 57.

When the green flag dropped once more, Lowe leapt ahead while Davis ducked in to secure second from Young. But Young wasn’t backing down, battling Davis on Lap 66 to reclaim his position. Caution resumed on Lap 79, setting the scene for yet another restart on Lap 83.

As the race progressed, Lowe and Young maintained control until another caution on Lap 88 halted their momentum. With heightened anticipation, the restart on Lap 93 kept Lowe and Young in a fierce duel at the front. Lowe continued to fend off Young’s advances but not without a challenge.

The final showdown arrived with a Green-White-Checker finish. As Lowe and Young led the charge, it seemed Young faltered just enough for Davis to find his moment alongside him. But a surge off turn 2 let Young reclaim second, while Davis and Liston fought for third at the line.

In the thrilling conclusion, James Lowe claimed victory in Season 29 Round 07, with Aiden Young finishing in a nail-biting second and Chris Davis securing third just at the finish line. What an incredible race!

Mark your calendars, because the excitement continues with Season 29 Round 08 at Southern National Speedway next Saturday, February 22nd at 9:10pm ET. You won’t want to miss a minute of the action!

Highlights

🏆 James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 29 Round 08 race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.

🚀 John Heyn was the biggest mover, gaining 16 spots, racing from 21^st to 5^th!

🏁 The race featured three leaders with two lead changes. Bruce Pearson led 23 laps, followed by Chris Davis with 27 laps and race winner James Low with 50 laps led.