BRL Late Model Invitational S30R04 | Oxford Plains Speedway

The long-awaited Season 30 Round 04 racing at Oxford Plains Speedway kicked off with Tom Hilbert and Kurt Smith leading the pack to green. Hilbert claimed the lead right from the start, with Smith settling into second place while Steve Hilbert edged up to third. Todd Liston attempted to take the outside line, resulting in thrilling side-by-side racing until a caution flew on Lap 4.

Once the race resumed on Lap 9, T. Hilbert and Smith remained at the front. Hilbert surged ahead again, giving Liston an opportunity to challenge Smith for second; however, another caution halted the action. On Lap 14, as the race restarted, Hilbert continued his strong performance, but Smith managed to fend off Liston’s attempts at taking second.

The battles resumed on Lap 19, where Hilbert kept his lead with Smith trailing. After a strategic delay, Hilbert began again, allowing Smith to capitalize on his momentum and pass for the lead on Lap 23. Liston and James Lowe quickly joined the fray, pushing Hilbert to the outside.

Caution came out on Lap 39, but it was renewed excitement on Lap 43 when Smith and Liston took the lead once more. Lowe aggressively challenged Smith, leading to contact that brought out caution on Lap 45.

As racing resumed on Lap 50, Lowe surged forward, leaving Hilbert trailing, but John Wilson’s dive moved him into second place. Meanwhile, Tre Blohm aggressively fought with Wilson for position, capturing second by Lap 62.

By Lap 64, Lowe had pulled ahead with a notable lead of 1.6 seconds. However, with just three laps remaining, a decisive late-race caution erased Lowe’s 8.6-second advantage.

The final showdown for a Green-White-Checker restart featured Lowe and Blohm on the front row. Lowe maintained his composure, securing a remarkable start while Blohm fiercely contended for the inside line. In the final moments, Ruben Altice and Steve Hilbert battled it out for third, but Hilbert ultimately retained his position across the finish line.

In a thrilling conclusion, James Lowe clinched victory, marking his third consecutive win in the Late Model Invitational. Tre Blohm finished strong in second, with Steve Hilbert rounding out the top three.

Fans should note that BRL will observe a week off for Easter, returning for Season 30 Round 05 racing on Saturday, April 26th, at 9:10pm ET, featuring Stafford Motor Speedway!

Highlights

🏆 James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 04 race at Oxford Plains Speedway.

🚀 Ruben Altice was the biggest mover, gaining 9 spots, racing from 14^th to 5^th!

🏁 The race featured three leaders with two lead changes. James Lowe led 61 laps followed by Tom Hilbert with 22 and Kurt Smith with 21 laps.