Feimster Dominates Late at Myrtle Beach to Secure Second Career Broadcast Win

Myrtle Beach, SC — The Bootleg Racing League Late Model Invitational Series rolled into the unique, D-shaped Myrtle Beach Speedway for Round 4 of Season 33, setting the stage for a race defined by brutal tire wear and nonstop adversity. When the dust settled after a chaotic night under the lights, it was Kyle Feimster who mastered the long game, charging from seventh on the grid to capture his second career broadcast victory.

The race wasted no time delivering drama. On the opening lap, Chris Haizlip, who started on the outside of the front row, was turned after getting checked up, triggering a multi-car incident that immediately reshaped the field. Among those caught up was two-time defending champion James Lowe, who reported engine damage and a noticeable loss of power. Despite the setback, Lowe kept the car circulating, determined to salvage what points he could.

Championship tension simmered throughout the night as points leader Brennan Myers entered the event with just a three-point advantage over Lowe. That margin came under threat when Myers spun later in the race, once again making contact with Lowe. While Lowe’s car proved stubbornly resilient, the damage left him fighting an uphill battle for the remainder of the event.

Once the early chaos cleared, Chris Worrell asserted control, pacing the field for an impressive 85 laps. With Myrtle Beach notorious for devouring right-front tires, Worrell focused on managing pace rather than outright speed, attempting to keep his car alive for the closing run.

Behind him, veteran Lowell Jewell delivered a throwback performance. Despite early concerns that he may have overused his tires, Jewell stayed firmly in the hunt, trading positions with Todd Liston and Feimster while remaining a constant presence near the front.

One of the night’s most electric moments unfolded mid-race as Ruben Altice, Adam Schoen, and Tre Blohm engaged in a prolonged, door-to-door battle that lasted more than a dozen laps. Paint was exchanged, tempers tested, and momentum swung repeatedly before Schoen finally cleared Altice, with Blohm slipping through shortly thereafter.

The race turned decisively in the final 25 laps. Feimster, who had quietly been conserving his tires while others pushed the issue, capitalized on late cautions that allowed him to cool his rubber. Urged on by the broadcast booth to seize the moment, Feimster delivered a flawless restart, pinning Jewell to the outside and setting his sights on Worrell.

With roughly 15 laps remaining, Feimster went to work. A tense, high-stakes duel followed, with Feimster using the inside lane and superior tire life to finally clear Worrell and take command. Post-race, Feimster credited his rotation-based driving style for helping him exploit the fading grip during the final heat cycle.

Once out front, Feimster was untouchable. He cruised to the checkered flag, while Worrell settled for a hard-earned second. Jewell capped off his impressive night by making a last-lap pass on Blohm to secure the final podium position.

Despite a challenging evening, Myers retains the points lead, though the margin has tightened considerably with Ed Foster and Lowe finishing just ahead of him. As the Late Model Invitational Series turns its attention to the next round, John Wilson is slated to start on the pole thanks to the Baker’s Dozen inversion rule, setting up yet another unpredictable chapter in Season 33.