Lowe Goes Back-to-Back with Myrtle Beach Masterclass

Myrtle Beach, SC — The Bootleg Racing League Bushtalk Radio Super Late Model Series rolled into the historic Myrtle Beach Speedway for Round 4 of Season 28, where the abrasive, low-grip oval challenged drivers to balance aggression with patience over 100 demanding laps. After the attrition-filled race at Five Flags Speedway one week earlier, competitors hoped for a cleaner evening. Instead, the ghosts of the previous round resurfaced almost immediately.

A unique pit road start placed Steve Hilbert and Chris Davis on the front row of the 17-car field. The race barely reached racing speed before trouble erupted. Entering the opening lap, contact from Davis sent Hilbert spinning, bringing out the first caution of the evening before the field had a chance to settle into rhythm.

The opening incident also proved costly for Luke Logan Allen. Damage sustained in the melee resulted in a mechanical black flag, ending the young driver’s night almost as soon as it had begun.

The caution count continued to rise before the race reached the ten-lap mark. A multi-car accident involving John Wilson, Joseph Snyder, and Ruben Altice further demonstrated just how unforgiving Myrtle Beach’s sandy racing surface could be. With limited grip and cold tires offering little forgiveness, several drivers found themselves sliding helplessly into one another.

When the dust settled, Joe Segalla inherited the race lead and looked poised to capitalize on the early chaos.

As the race progressed, the field finally found a rhythm, and attention shifted to an impressive charge from Chris Worrell. After steadily carving his way through the field, Worrell erased a significant deficit and caught Segalla, setting up one of the night’s most entertaining battles. The pair raced side-by-side for multiple laps, trading momentum as each searched for the slightest advantage.

Their duel came to an abrupt end when Segalla brushed the outside wall exiting Turn 3. What appeared to be minor contact had major consequences, as the infamous backstretch wall abruptly slowed his car, leading to contact with Donnie Moore and bringing out another caution. Throughout the evening, several competitors commented on the unusual way the Turn 3 wall seemed to “grab” cars, with even the slightest brush instantly scrubbing off speed.

While the spotlight remained on Worrell and Segalla, James Lowe quietly positioned himself for another late-race charge. After making an early pit stop, Lowe patiently worked his way back toward the front, conserving both his tires and his equipment while others battled aggressively around him.

At the same time, Louis Flowers mounted one of the strongest drives of the night. Starting from the rear of the field in 17th, Flowers steadily climbed the leaderboard and eventually entered the battle for the podium.

The decisive move came during the final quarter of the race.

Lowe completed the pass for the lead and immediately began pulling away from the field. Turning consistently smooth laps, he stretched his advantage beyond two seconds while the fight behind him intensified.

Worrell found himself under increasing pressure from Flowers, whose remarkable charge through the field continued into the closing laps. Repeated brushes with the unforgiving Turn 3 wall slowed Worrell just enough to allow Flowers to close the gap and briefly challenge for second, but Worrell held firm to secure the runner-up position.

Out front, Lowe remained untouchable. By avoiding the troublesome curbing in Turn 2 and steering clear of the notorious Turn 3 wall, he maintained a flawless pace over the closing laps to secure his second consecutive victory.

Although John Wilson maintained the championship lead leaving Myrtle Beach, Lowe’s second straight victory significantly tightened the title battle as the season continued to gather momentum.

Following the race, Lowe credited his success to remaining patient throughout the evening and resisting the temptation to flirt with the outside wall that claimed so many competitors.

With momentum firmly on Lowe’s side, the Bushtalk Radio Super Late Model Series now heads to Southern National Speedway for Round 5, where another classic short-track battle awaits.