OBRL CUP SERIES S8 R15 Recap

08 June 2025
OBRL Presented by VCTRYLNSPRTS | Season 8 | Round 15
YesterYear Cup Series | Michigan International Speedway

The OBRL YesterYear Racing Cup Series made its stop at the two-mile Michigan International Speedway for Race 15 of the season, delivering a barnburner of a race with 110 laps of high-speed, four-wide action. Cool temperatures gave drivers extra grip, and they made the most of it—pushing tires and each other to the absolute limit in a true test of strategy, patience, and raw pace.

The race got underway cleanly with Daniel Hill grabbing the early lead, fending off a strong charge from Jerry Isaacs in the opening laps. As the field settled in, long green flag runs put the spotlight on tire management and pit strategy. A late-race caution turned the race on its head, packing the field and igniting a flurry of position changes. Drivers like Wayne Hufford and Dwayne McArthur capitalized with short-pit strategies that vaulted them up the leaderboard.

Andrew Medlin, a regular top-10 threat, looked strong early but was bitten by a costly penalty that knocked him a lap down. Meanwhile, technical issues took other contenders out of the hunt entirely, underscoring the unpredictable nature of sim racing at this level.

When the dust settled, it was Dwayne McArthur who stood tall once again—executing a flawless final run to the checkered flag to pick up his fifth win of the season. Hill crossed the line in second, while defending champion Josh Robinson recovered from a rough pit sequence to round out the podium in third. Isaacs stayed in the hunt all night and delivered another consistent top-five finish as one of the best-performing drivers this season without a win.

Notable Performances:

• Dwayne MacArthur: Once again in a class of his own, combining tire discipline, track position, and smart pit work for a dominant win.
• Daniel Hill: Strong from the start and nearly pulled off the upset in the final laps.
• Josh Robinson: Battled back from pit road issues to score a critical podium and keep his championship hopes alive.
• Jerry Isaacs: Quietly efficient and fast, maintaining pressure on the leaders throughout the second half of the race.

This week’s race was a showcase of what the OBRL does best—tight, respectful racing with a deep field of skilled veterans. With only a few rounds remaining, the pressure continues to mount as the season barrels toward its conclusion.