BRL Late Model Invitational S29R08 | Southern National Speedway

Get ready for a thrilling race as Ed Sprenger and Scott Negus lead the field to kick off Season 29 Round 08 at the iconic Southern National Speedway! As the green flag waved, Sprenger hit the loud pedal while Negus attempted a daring move on the outside. However, things got a bit dicey as Negus lost traction on the exit, settling back in line, and causing an early caution on Lap 2. 

But don’t worry, the excitement resumed on Lap 7! Sprenger and Negus were back on it, with Sprenger making a phenomenal jump at the restart, forcing Negus to tuck in behind him. Meanwhile, Bruce Pearson was holding strong in 3rd, but Lowell Jewell was hot on his heels in 4th. The battle heated up as Jewell found an opening on Lap 16, diving inside of Pearson. Side by side they went for a nail-biting moment, but Jewell completed the pass, leaving Pearson to fend off John Heyn, who was gunning for 5th and successfully secured the position. 

Lap 20 brought some drama, as Negus caught up with Sprenger. The tension escalated, and like a flash, Negus sped past Sprenger, taking the lead on Lap 21! Meanwhile, Heyn wasn’t done yet; he waged an epic battle against Pearson for 4th and emerged victorious by Lap 25! With a quarter of the race down, Negus and Sprenger had carved out a solid 1-second lead over Jewell in 3rd. 

But hold on tight! A caution on Lap 34 had everyone on their toes. When racing resumed on Lap 40, Negus took off into the lead with Sprenger close behind. The crowd was buzzing with excitement as Jewell and Heyn went toe to toe for 3rd; Heyn tried to hold on outside, but Jewell showcased his dominance and slipped past. 

As the action continued, Stephen Spies snagged 4th from Heyn, making his presence known. Spies then set his sights on Jewell, securing 3rd on Lap 47—what a move! James Lowe was not to be outdone, edging into the top 5 and battling Jewell furiously! Lowe made his way up to 2nd, overtaking Sprenger on Lap 61. Meanwhile, Spies was trying every trick in the book to pass Sprenger for 3rd, but Sprenger firmly shut the door on Lap 65. 

The tension thickened with a caution on Lap 80, leading into a dramatic restart on Lap 88 with Negus and Lowe fighting for glory at the front. Negus took off again, while Lowe put up a solid fight from the outside, but a determined Adam Schoen hounded them in 3rd. As the race dwindled down, positions were fierce from 4th to 12th, creating a whirlwind of heart-pounding action! 

In the end, Scott Negus crossed the finish line first, claiming victory, followed closely by the relentless James Lowe and the tenacious Adam Schoen! 

Don’t miss out on more exhilarating Late Model racing action next Saturday, March 1st at 9:10pm ET for Round 09 at Oswego Speedway! Buckle up!

Highlights

🏆 Scott Negus wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 29 Round 08 race at Southern National Speedway.

🚀 Adam Schoen was the biggest mover, gaining 17 spots, racing from 20^th to 3^rd!

🏁 The race featured three leaders with five lead changes. Scott Negus led the most with 78 laps followed by Ed Sprenger with 20 laps and James Lowe with two laps.