BRL Late Model Invitational S31R02 | Southern National Speedway

by Tre Blohm

Season 31 Round 02 at Southern National Speedway delivered an exciting late model race packed with action and close battles throughout. The race started with Chris Haizlip and Benny Ellison leading the pack. Haizlip quickly jumped to an early lead, but Ellison fought back and on Lap 2 powered around Haizlip on the high side to take the top spot. The racing intensity continued as Bruce Pearson and Lowell Jewell battled fiercely for third place, with Jewell eventually passing Pearson after a tight inside move.

A caution on Lap 16 paused the race, but upon restart on Lap 21, Ellison and Haizlip remained at the front. Jewell made a bold move to overtake Haizlip for second, and soon Chris Davis challenged for third, passing Haizlip. After some side-by-side action, Todd Liston slipped past Haizlip for fourth, then moved into third after bumping with Davis.

As the race progressed, Davis made a move inside Ellison on Lap 36 and took the lead on Lap 38. Ellison stayed high, allowing Liston to slip inside for second, while Jewell fell back to fourth. With 25 laps remaining, traffic began to play a role, and Lowe started closing in on Davis. In a dramatic late-race move, Lowe surged inside and overtook Davis with eight laps to go, claiming the lead.

The finish was chaotic, with leaders navigating through lapped traffic and off-pace cars, but Lowe kept his composure and acquired the win. Chris Davis finished second, and Todd Liston secured third.

Fans can look forward to more exciting late model action on Saturday, July 12th at 9:15pm ET on VGN, as BRL takes a break for the 4th of July weekend.

Highlights

🏆 James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 31 Round 02 race at Southern National Speedway.

🚀 James Lowe was the biggest mover, gaining 14 spots, racing from 15^th to 1^st!

🏁 The race featured three leaders with two lead changes and only one caution. Chris Davis led the most laps with 58, followed by Benny Ellison with 36 and James Lowe with 6.