BRL Late Model Invitational S31R11 | New Smyrna Speedway
Season 31 of the BRL Late Model Invitational featured its Championship night for Season 31, Round 11, racing at New Smyrna Speedway. Chris Haizlip and Tom Hilbert led the field to green. A caution came out on Lap 1. Racing resumed on Lap 6 with Haizlip and Hilbert at the front. The #25 moved up to second on Lap 6. Kurt Smith passed Hilbert for third on Lap 7. Smith then overtook Hilbert on Lap 9, and Ruben Altice advanced to third. Smith passed Haizlip on Lap 10 for the lead, with Altice moving into second. Haizlip was stuck on the outside line, dropping back. By Lap 14, the field was single-file.
On Lap 18, Altice tried to find a lane past Smith but lacked enough momentum. Bruce Pearson got alongside Hilbert on Lap 23 but couldn’t make the move to third. Pearson tried again on Lap 24. James Lowe also threatened to go low for a three-wide attempt, but everyone settled back into position. The race continued single file on Lap 28, with Smith and Altice starting to pull away from the pack. On Lap 30, Pearson looked inside Hilbert off turn 2 but still lacked enough momentum. Lowe got inside Pearson on turn 3 of Lap 32, racing side by side for fourth. Lowe completed the pass on Lap 33, then immediately set his sights on Hilbert, getting to the inside on the backstretch of Lap 35. However, Lowe didn’t have enough to complete the move.
The leaders shortened their lead on Lap 37, with Lowe finding room inside Hilbert on turn 4 to take third. Lowe quickly pursued Altice on the backstretch of Lap 39, challenging for second, but Altice defended his position. Lowe attempted to get underneath Altice on Lap 45 but was shut out again. On Lap 48, Lowe successfully got inside Altice, leading to a battle for position that was halted by a caution. Racing resumed on Lap 53 with Smith and Altice at the front. Smith got a great start, allowing Lowe to duel with Altice into turns 1 and 2. Lowe passed Altice for second, and Altice then had to fend off Chris Davis for third. A caution was called on Lap 53.
Racing resumed on Lap 59 with Smith and Lowe at the front. Lowe then overtook Smith in Turn 3 on Lap 61, taking the lead on Lap 62. Smith stayed on the outside and had Altice pass by for second, while Chris Davis moved into third. By Lap 73, Lowe had established an almost one-second lead over Altice. Caution again on Lap 76. Racing resumed on Lap 82 with Lowe and Altice at the front. Lowe’s strong restart allowed Davis to challenge Altice on the inside. Altice used the outside line effectively to pass Davis and maintain his second position.
After the restart, on Lap 82, Lowe continued to extend his lead, with over a second advantage as the white flag flew. James Lowe won Season 31, Round 11, at New Smyrna Speedway. Ruben Altice finished second, and Chris Davis came in third. Kurt Smith ran a solid race and is well-positioned to defend his points and be crowned the Season 31 Late Model Invitational Champion!
Highlights
🏆 James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 31 Round 11 race at New Smyrna Speedway.
🚀 Chris Davis was the biggest mover, gaining nine spots, racing from 12th to 3rd!
🏁 Kurt Smith is the Season 31 BRL Late Model Invitational Champion!
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.
BRL Late Model Invitational S31R04 | Langley Speedway
Season 31 Round 04 racing action kicked off at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 19th. Steve Hilbert and Chris Haizlip lead the field to green. Hilbert gets a great start, with Todd Liston right behind to take second from Haizlip. Lowell Jewell moves inside and takes third as Haizlip begins to fall back. Ruben Altice overtakes Jewell on Lap 3 to claim third. By Lap 10, Hilbert holds nearly a one-second lead. Altice advances to second, and Chris Davis moves around Liston for third on Lap 13. Altice starts closing in rapidly on Hilbert’s lead. He dives inside in turn 2, battles for the lead, and takes it on Lap 15. Davis also advances to second. A caution occurs on Lap 16. Racing resumes on Lap 21 with Altice and Davis at the front. Altice surges ahead, catching Davis by surprise, but Davis reasserts himself on the inside. Hilbert secures third on the restart. Hilbert begins to fall back as Mike Holloway moves into third. John Wilson then slips inside Holloway to take third on Lap 33. Meanwhile, Altice and Davis maintain a two-second lead over third place on Lap 38. Wilson advances to second, passing Davis on Lap 41. Tre Blohm moves past Davis for third on Lap 60. A caution comes out on Lap 61. Racing resumes on Lap 65 with Altice and Wilson at the front. Altice gets a strong start, with Blohm slipping inside Wilson to take second. Hoose follows Blohm, overtaking Wilson for third; both Blohm and Hoose had gained 17 spots at that point. With 24 laps remaining, Hoose moves inside Blohm to take second. Wilson also passes Blohm, dropping him to fourth. With 12 laps to go, James Lowe overtakes Blohm for third. As the checkered flag drops, Ruben Altice crosses first, winning Season 31 Round 04 at Langley. John Wilson finishes second, and James Lowe takes third.
Be sure to come back for more thrilling Late Model racing as the series heads to Oswego Speedway on July 26th. Broadcast begins at 9:15pm ET on VGN!
Highlights
🏆 Ruben Altice wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 31 Round 04 race at Langley.
🚀 John Wilson and Tre Blohm were the biggest movers of the race, gaining 13 spots. Wilson raced from 15th to 2nd while Blohm raced from 19th to 6th.
🏁 The race featured two leaders with only one lead change. Ruben Atlice led 87 laps followed by Steve Hilbert with 13 laps.
BRL Late Model Invitational S31R02 | Southern National Speedway
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 15th to 1st!
🏁 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.
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R011 | New Smyrna Speedway
BRL Late models took off for the final round of Season 30 at New Smyrna Speedway. James Lowe had a commanding lead in the point standings and barring a massive catastrophe had the championship pretty much wrapped up with any finishing position in the race.
The thrilling Season 30 Round 11 kicked off with Kurt Smith and Jason Menda in the front row. Smith surged ahead at the start, leaving Menda trailing. Tom Hilbert, originally in 3rd, was shuffled outside and began to lose positions as Chris Davis capitalized on the opportunity to move up into 3rd place. By Lap 6, Menda had closed the gap on Smith, seeking a chance to overtake, while Davis remained close behind, making the competition fierce among the top three.
The first caution waved on Lap 20, leading to a restart on Lap 25 with Smith and Menda still battling in front. Smith once again launched effectively, but Menda managed to clear him for 2nd, as Davis and Todd Liston engaged in a fight for 3rd. Although Liston fought hard on the outside, Davis secured the position.
Another caution came out on Lap 27, and when racing resumed on Lap 31, Smith maintained his lead, but Davis seized an opportunity to dive inside Menda, only for Menda to defend his position. Caution again on Lap 33 halted the action. The race restarted on Lap 38, where a late start by Smith allowed Menda to grab 2nd while Davis settled back into 3rd to avoid contact.
Continuing the action, Lap 42 brought another caution, followed by a restart on Lap 46 where Smith started a bit earlier this time. Menda fell back into 2nd as Davis and James Lowe battled fiercely for 3rd. Menda encountered a setback on Lap 54, crashing into the wall and allowing Lowe to take 2nd, while Ruben Altice soon joined the fray, surging to challenge Menda for 3rd.
As Lap 70 approached, Lowe began to challenge Smith for the lead, but Smith held his ground. With just 25 laps remaining, Smith regained control, and with 13 laps left, Lowe made another push for the lead. However, Smith continued to dominate from the top line, fending off each attempt by Lowe.
With 5 laps to go, Lowe made one last bid to pass Smith, but Smith’s momentum was too strong. On the final lap, Smith successfully defended his position to claim victory in Season 30 Round 11 at New Smyrna Speedway. Ruben Altice secured the final podium spot in 3rd.
In a remarkable end to the season, James Lowe emerged victorious in the BRL Late Model Season 30 Championship. Congratulations to Lowe and all season champions!
Highlights
🏆 Kurt Smith wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 11 race at New Smyrna Speedway.
🚀 Ruben Altice was the biggest mover, gaining 12 spots, racing from 15th to 3rd!
🏁 James Lowe wins the Season 30 BRL Late Model Invitational Championship!
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R10 | South Boston Speedway
The stage was set for an exhilarating showdown as BRL Season 30 Round 10 roared into action at the iconic South Boston Speedway. Making history, Lowel Jewell—known as “The Bossman”—celebrated his 300th start in the Late Models amidst a thrilling 100-lap race. As the green flag waved, it was Chris Haizlip and Jeffrey Kemper commanding the front row, with Haizlip quickly taking charge as he stomped on the loud pedal, darting ahead while Kemper opted to roll the top line. Bruce Pearson slid into the third position, but the excitement was fleeting as caution waved on Lap 4.
When racing resumed on Lap 9, Haizlip and Kemper were back on the front row. Haizlip blasted off once again, while Kemper remained on the outside, attempting to find a way around. Meanwhile, Pearson saw his opportunity to sneak in but was promptly denied as Kemper shut the door! Another caution flagged on Lap 16 paused the action until Lap 21, with Haizlip still in control. He was holding the pack at bay and launched forward, while Kemper bravely defended his second against Pearson.
Mid-race chaos stirred at Lap 45 when a scuffle between the second and third place drivers brought out caution once more, reshuffling the lineup with Kurt Smith and John Wilson taking up the next spots. As racing resumed on Lap 49, it was Haizlip and Smith leading the charge. Smith momentarily found his footing, but Wilson attempted a daring inside move, only to find he lacked the speed.
With each lap, a battle unfolded—Schoen slipped past Wilson for third by Lap 55, and by Lap 62, Smith was hounding Haizlip for the lead. Tensions escalated on Lap 71 as Smith searched desperately for a way past Haizlip, but with only 23 laps to go, Schoen attempted to make it three-wide, leading to paint swapping and a caution on Lap 78.
When the green flag returned with 17 laps remaining, Haizlip led off again, this time with Todd Liston close behind, and the ever-determined Jewell in third. The pace intensified as Haizlip rocketed ahead, but Liston worked the top line, while Jewell dueled with Jason Menda for position. With just 8 laps left, it was neck-and-neck as Menda edged past Liston for second place while Jewell surged forward.
A late caution shook things up with 4 laps to go, priming the field for a thrilling Green-White-Checker finish. The front row featured Haizlip and Menda as they charged into the final laps. Haizlip’s explosive start kept him in the lead, but Menda, seeking glory, ventured for the high line. However, disaster struck as Menda spun out, letting Lowell Jewell catapult into second place, followed by Liston in third. The race concluded under caution, with Chris Haizlip taking the victory, leading from start to finish! Jewell made his 300th start a memorable one with a well-fought second place, and Liston capped off the podium.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 14th, as the Season 30 finale takes us to New Smyrna Speedway at 9:15pm ET. With James Lowe having the championship mathematically secured, join us next week to witness not just a race victor but a new season champion crowned! Is the excitement palpable? You bet it is!
Highlights
🏆 Chris Haizlip wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 10 race at South Boston Speedway.
🚀 Allen Wannamaker was the biggest mover, gaining 13 spots, racing from 17th to 4th!
🏁 The race featured only one leader and no lead changes as Chris Haizlip leads 103 laps for the win!
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R09 | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
In an exhilarating Season 30 Round 09 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Jeffery Kemper and Chris Haizlip led the pack to the green flag. Kemper quickly surged ahead, while Haizlip defended his position from Brennan Myers to maintain second place as Myers slotted into third. The first caution appeared on lap 1.
Racing resumed on lap 6 with Kemper and Haizlip still at the front. Kemper seized the lead again, facing a determined Myers who tried to overtake Haizlip for second. However, Haizlip regained his momentum and reclaimed second spot before another caution on lap 7.
When the race resumed on lap 12, Kemper and Haizlip retained their positions as Myers attempted another inside move on Haizlip, but the latter held his ground on the high line to keep second place. Meanwhile, on lap 16, Todd Liston entered the fray, overtaking Myers for third position. By lap 19, Liston pressed on and took second from Haizlip, while Myers regained third on lap 20.
Liston established his prowess on lap 22 by taking the lead from Kemper utilizing the outside line. A caution came out on lap 23, but racing resumed on lap 28 with Liston and Kemper now leading the pack. Liston unleashed a powerful start as Myers and Kemper battled for second, but another caution interrupted their duel on lap 28.
After the restart on lap 33, Liston showcased another strong performance, while Kemper struggled momentarily, allowing Myers to briefly take the lead into the backstretch. Kemper, however, fought back, but lost the second position to Myers. On lap 36, Adam Schoen joined the battle for third, ultimately securing the spot from Kemper.
With a caution on lap 44, the race continued on lap 48 with Liston and Myers at the forefront. Liston launched away from the start, while Myers defended his position from Ruben Altice. Altice successfully engaged in a fierce battle with Schoen for third and then focused on Myers, gaining ground on lap 50 as they battled for second place.
On lap 52, Altice overtook Myers for second, while Liston expanded his lead to half a second. As the race approached its conclusion, Altice mounted pressure on Liston but couldn’t mount a challenge for the lead. Ultimately, Jeffery Kemper secured victory in Season 30 Round 09, with Ruben Altice taking second and Brennan Myers finishing third.
Catch more action in the BRL Late Model series as the racers head to South Boston Speedway for Round 10 on Saturday, June 7th at 9:15pm ET!
Highlights
🏆 Todd Liston wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 06 race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
🚀 Todd Liston was the biggest mover, gaining 11 spots, racing from 12th to 1st!
🏁 The race featured two leaders with only one lead change. Todd Liston led 79 laps while Jeffrey Kemper led 21 laps.
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R08 | Southern National Speedway
In Season 30 Round 08 at Southern National Speedway, the race commenced with Chris Haizlip and Steve Hilbert leading the field to green. Haizlip quickly gained ground, pulling ahead down the backstretch as Kurt Smith maneuvered past Hilbert for second place. Mike Holloway then engaged Haizlip in battle, successfully completing the pass for third on Lap 5.
As the race progressed to Lap 8, the drivers settled into a single-file formation, with Haizlip maintaining a narrow half-second lead over Smith. However, Holloway drifted high, allowing Bruce Pearson to slip into third place. By Lap 23, Smith caught up to Haizlip, overtaking him to take the lead, while both drivers created a two-second gap ahead of Pearson.
James Lowe made his move on Lap 31, passing Pearson for third. By Lap 41, Lowe had closed in on Haizlip, aggressively attacking and, on Lap 44, succeeded in moving alongside him. By Lap 45, Lowe claimed second place, bringing Todd Liston into the mix to pass Haizlip for third. At Lap 46, Smith held a 2.2-second lead over Lowe, who began to close the gap significantly by Lap 74, reducing it to a mere .2 seconds and setting up an intense battle for the top spot.
With 18 laps remaining, John Wilson edged past Liston for third, and the lead battle intensified as the laps wound down. 14 laps to go saw Lowe dive under Smith, forcing a thrilling three-wide battle for the lead with a lapped car. They bumped as they crossed the finish line deadlocked with 11 laps left. Smith surged ahead on the backstretch, reclaiming the lead from the outside, and they continued to trade positions.
On Lap 97, the tension peaked when Lowe attempted another underneath move, causing contact as they exited Turn 4, resulting in the first caution of the night. The race then reset for a Green-White-Checker finish, featuring Wilson and Liston in the front row. Wilson capitalized on the restart, clearing Liston for second while Lowell Jewell moved into third as they entered the final lap.
In a thrilling finale, John Wilson crossed the finish line first, securing victory in Season 30 Round 08, with Todd Liston finishing second and Lowell Jewell taking third.
Looking ahead, BRL will take a break for Memorial Day weekend and return with just three races left on May 31st at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway at 9:10pm ET.
Highlights
🏆 John Wilson wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 08 race at Southern National Speedway.
🚀 Todd Liston was the biggest mover, gaining 9 spots, racing from 11th to 2nd!
🏁 The race featured four leaders with seven lead changes. Kurt Smith led the most with 73 laps, followed by Chris Haizlip with 22 laps, John Wilson with six laps, and James Lowe with three laps.
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R07 | The Bullring at Las Vegas
In an exhilarating Season 30 Round 07 at the Bullring, John Wilson and Tom Hilbert kicked off the race from the front row. Wilson swiftly took the lead, allowing Jeffery Kemper to dive inside Hilbert and challenge for second place, which he successfully secured. However, Hilbert fought back valiantly but overextended himself, opening the door for Kurt Smith to claim third place.
By Lap 19, Kurt Smith executed a smooth pass on Kemper for second, while James Lowe, sitting in fourth, also eyed the leaders. Tre Blohm capitalized on the moment and surged past Lowe to take third. Lap 22 saw Blohm continue his climb by snatching second from Smith. Lowe closely followed suit, making his way around Smith for third place.
Meanwhile, Wilson managed to build a comfortable 2.5-second lead. After a solid 43 laps, Blohm made his move, diving inside of Wilson on the backstretch on Lap 44 to take the lead, with Lowe slipping into second, relegating Wilson to third. The race saw its first caution on Lap 49 after 48 consecutive laps of green flag racing.
Racing resumed on Lap 53 with Blohm and Lowe leading the charge. Blohm had a strong restart, allowing him to re-establish his lead while Lowe settled into second, but another caution was thrown immediately after.
The race resumed once again on Lap 58 with the same front row. Blohm accelerated off the restart, and Lowe quickly cleared himself for second. Meanwhile, Chris Davis was engaged in a tight battle with Wilson, ultimately succeeding in taking third after a slip from Wilson in Turns 3 and 4.
As the laps ticked by, Lowe challenged Blohm for the lead on Lap 64, but Blohm quickly reclaimed it on Lap 68. Davis began applying pressure on Lowe and eventually made his decisive pass on Lap 80. With 16 laps remaining, Davis set his sights on Blohm, moving to the inside in Turn 3 and taking the lead on the backstretch with just 14 laps to go.
Lowe soon caught up to Blohm, setting up a fierce battle for second place before the caution came out on Lap 88. Racing resumed with just 8 laps left, with Davis and Blohm in front. Davis seized a massive restart, and while Blohm struggled, Lowe seized the opportunity to pass him for second, leaving Blohm in third.
Chris Davis ultimately clinched victory in Season 30 Round 07, finishing first, followed by James Lowe in second and Tre Blohm in third. The next race for Season 30 Round 08 is set to take place at Southern National Speedway on Saturday, May 17th at 9:10pm ET.
Highlights
🏆 Chris Davis wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 07 race at The Bullring at Las Vegas.
🚀 Mark Hertzog was the biggest mover, gaining 12 spots, racing from 17th to 5th!
🏁 The race featured four leaders with four lead changes. John Wilson led 42 laps followed by Tre Blohm with 40 laps, Chris Davis with 13 laps, and James Lowe with 3 laps.
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R06 | Myrtle Beach Speedway
The racing excitement of Season 30 Round 06 kicked off with Tre Blohm and Chriz Haizlip leading the pack at Myrtle Beach Speedway. The early stages of the race were marked by several cautions; however, the competitors found their rhythm by the restart at Lap 23. Amidst tense moments, Blohm maintained the lead with Jeffery Hardin trailing closely in second. The battle for third place raged on between Kurt Smith and John Wilson, culminating in Wilson surpassing Smith on Lap 25.
As the laps continued, James Lowe began to pressure Wilson for third place, successfully edging past him by Lap 28. Another caution waved on Lap 29, but by Lap 34, racing resumed with Blohm and Hardin still at the front. Blohm surged ahead while Lowe passed Hardin in turns 1 and 2, moving into second place. Wilson mounted an outside challenge against Hardin but ultimately found himself battling to retain his position. On Lap 36, Lowe made a decisive move to get inside Blohm and took over the lead.
After a period of tension leading to a caution on Lap 71, the race picked back up on Lap 75 with Lowe and Blohm leading again. Lowe exploded off the restart, while Hardin and Blohm fought for second. The intense showdown between Blohm, Chris Davis, and Ruben Altice ensued, as Brennan Myers stealthily gained ground to claim third place.
Caution returned on Lap 86, but when the race resumed on Lap 90, it set the stage for an epic showdown between Lowe and Myers. Lowe shot away from the field, while Davis fought hard against Myers for second place. Myers ultimately secured the position; however, he faced challenges as he brushed the wall with 98 laps remaining. This incident rekindled the battle for second as Davis and Myers raced side by side, ultimately resulting in Lowe clinching the victory with a solid one-second lead.
In a nail-biting finish, Myers narrowly edged out Davis to take second place, crossing the finish line just 0.02 seconds ahead. The podium for Season 30 Round 06 showcased James Lowe as the winner, marking his fifth consecutive victory, followed by Brennan Myers and Chris Davis, who rounded out the top three.
Race fans can look forward to more thrilling action next week, as the BRL Late Models head to The Bullring at Las Vegas on Saturday, May 10th, at 9:10pm ET.
Highlights
🏆 James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 06 race at Myrtle Beach Speedway.
🚀 Brennan Myers was the biggest mover, gaining 17 spots, racing from 19th to 2nd!
🏁 The race featured two leaders with only one lead change. James Lowe led 65 laps while Tre Blohm led the remaining 35 laps.
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