BRL Late Model Invitational S31R09 | Kern Raceway

Season 31 Round 09 launched with a green flag at Kern Raceway, with John Wilson and Ryan Senneker leading the field at the start. Senneker goes high and yields track position, allowing Mark Hertzog to take the lead. Bruce Pearson battles Wilson for second and secures the position. This enables Kurt Smith to also challenge Wilson, moving into third. Pearson pressures Hertzog to challenge for the lead on Lap 10, while James Lowe passes Smith for third. Pearson tries to get under Hertzog but loses momentum, allowing Lowe to overtake Pearson for second. Lowe gets inside Hertzog on Lap 14; they race down the backstretch and into the corners, but Lowe crosses the line ahead to take the lead, with a caution on Lap 15. Hertzog was in front at that moment of caution to reclaim the lead.

Racing resumes on Lap 20 with Hertzog and Lowe at the front. Hertzog clears for the lead on the restart, with Lowe settling behind on the inside, then immediately crossing back under Hertzog to vie for the lead. Lowe has a half-car length advantage in turn four when a caution occurs on Lap 22. Racing resumes on Lap 27 with Lowe and Hertzog leading. Lowe gets a strong restart and pulls ahead, while Brennan Myers makes a move to block Hertzog for second, but Hertzog gets a good run and holds second. Caution on Lap 32.

Racing resumes on Lap 35, with Lowe and Hertzog at the front. Lowe starts strong, and Hertzog falls back slightly. Myers tries to pass Hertzog on the inside for second, but Hertzog maintains good momentum and reclaims second. Caution on Lap 38. Racing resumes on Lap 42 with Lowe and Hertzog still at the front. Lowe gets another good restart, and Hertzog battles Myers for second. They race side by side, with Myers gaining a slight lead and making contact, which forces Hertzog into the marbles, bringing out a caution on Lap 46.

Racing resumes on Lap 49 with Lowe and Myers at the front. Lowe gets a great start, allowing Ken Allen to challenge Myers. Allen dives deep into the corner and makes contact with Myers, taking second. Myers fights back on Lap 53 to reclaim second from Allen. Meanwhile, Todd Liston moves in to battle Allen for third and takes the position. On Lap 55, Lowe holds a second lead over Myers. Lapped traffic causes a three-wide situation involving Myers and Liston, and Liston capitalizes by moving to second. Allen then challenges Myers for third; Allen makes the pass but drifts too high, allowing Myers to retake the position.

With 10 laps remaining, Lowe has a commanding three-second lead over second-place Liston. A caution occurs on Lap 91 due to a hardware issue for Liston, moving Myers to second and John Wilson to third. Racing resumes on Lap 96 with Lowe and Myers at the front. They restart strongly and begin to separate from the pack. Wilson is under pressure from Allen and Smith for third. James Lowe crosses the finish line as the winner of Season 31 Round 09, with Brennan Myers in second and John Wilson third. BRL will be off for Labor Day Weekend, so everyone have a safe and fun weekend!

Highlights

🏆 James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 31 Round 09 race at Kern Raceway.

🚀 James Lowe and Matt Hoose were the biggest movers, gaining 10 spots each!

🏁 The race featured two leaders with three lead changes. James Lowe led 81 laps followed by Mark Hertzog with 19 laps.