BRL LM S24R10 | Martinsville Speedway
11 December 2023
The 10th race of season 24 saw Todd Liston and Joseph Snyder battling it out in the first row to start out. Liston managed to take the lead after a lap of intense side-by-side racing. While the rest of the field settled into single-file racing, the drivers put up an impressive display of skill and speed. After 30 laps, the drivers resumed their side-by-side battles on lap 32, adding to the excitement of the race. The first caution of the night occurred on Lap 60, giving the field a chance to reset. The drivers put up a stunning display of driving for 60 green flag laps before racing resumed on Lap 65 with Shepherd and Liston in the front row. Shepherd got a great start, but a caution came out before the restart lap was completed.
Racing resumed on Lap 70 with Shepherd and Liston in the front row once again. Kibbey made a remarkable move to take the top line around Snyder and completed a rare outside pass at Martinsville for 3rd. Green racing resumed on Lap 82 with Shepherd and Liston in the front row.
Shepherd claimed his 3rd win of the season with a large 3-second lead over the points leader Kibbey in second and Liston in 3rd. The night’s big movers were Michael Goodman and Jeffery Hardin, who gained 13 spots each to finish 6th and 9th, respectively.
The final round of racing for the season will be held at Five Flags Speedway on Saturday, December 16th, at 8:55 pm ET. Make sure to mark your calendars and catch the high-speed action!
Highlights
🏆 J R Shepherd wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 24 Round 10 race at Martinsville Speedway.
🚀 Michael Goodman and Jeffery Hardin were the biggest movers of the race, finishing in 6th and 9th, both up 13 spots.
🏁 Barring a catastrophe and a bit of mathematics, Kenny Kibbey is on track to remain the points leader and win the Season 24 championship during the season finale next week December 16th.
🌟 The race featured intense battles and impressive displays of skill from the drivers with the longest green flag racing of the season.
BRL LM S24R9 | Myrtle Beach Speedway
04 December 2023
Bootleg Racing League S24R9 | Myrtle Beach Speedway
The ninth round of the Myrtle Beach Speedway race was a thrilling event that saw some intense racing action. The front row was led by John Wilson and Joseph Snyder, who got off to a great start. Kurt Smith, starting from third, quickly joined the fray and challenged Snyder for second place. Meanwhile, the points leader, Kenny Kibbey, made a bold move to take seventh place from Aiden Young. The rest of the field was mostly sorted out in single file racing, with occasional position battles. However, a good battle was heating up between Young and J R Shepherd, which kept the spectators on the edge of their seats.
On Lap 29, Kibbey put pressure on Snyder to take the third spot, and the top four drivers had a one-second gap over fifth-place Shepherd. By Lap 31, Kibbey had made a move to take the second spot from Snyder, while Smith was working on the leader, Wilson. This three-car battle culminated in Kibbey passing both Smith and Wilson to take the lead on Lap 36. The intensity of the race continued to increase as the drivers battled for position, and the tire wear became more noticeable.
On Lap 41, Shepherd made a move under Young to take third place, and the top three drivers, consisting of Kibbey, Shepherd, and Smith, had a one-second gap on the rest of the field. The first caution of the night occurred on Lap 53, slowing down what was a great 52 laps of racing action. The race resumed on Lap 59 with Kibbey and Shepherd in the front row. Kibbey got a great start, and Shepherd quickly shut the door on Smith to avoid losing positions on the outside. However, a caution came out quickly after the restart.
Racing resumed with the same front row of Kibbey and Shepherd on Lap 64, and Kibbey again had a great start. Shepherd was able to maintain his second-place position, and behind them, double file racing continued with the fresh restart. With three-quarters of the race complete, the drivers were pushing their limits, and the tire wear was becoming more evident. Another caution on Lap 77 slowed down the race, but it resumed on Lap 82 with Kibbey and Shepherd still retaining the top two spots with 18 laps to go.
Kibbey got a great start for the third time, and this time Kurt Smith fought right away with Shepherd, forcing him to stay on the outside line. Shepherd was able to get a great drive off turn two, though, to take back his second-place spot. Mark Hertzog quietly worked his way into the top five and on Lap 93 took fourth place away from Aiden Young, who was then under pressure from Ruben Altice and Stephen Spies, all battling for fifth.
Up front, Kibbey and Shepherd had a two-second lead on the field, both fighting for that top spot in the standings. A last-minute caution on Lap 99 set the field up for a Green-White-Checker. The race restarted on Lap 104, and Kibbey and Shepherd continued their restart battle. One final time, Kibbey started nicely, and so did Shepherd, to be able to keep the inside line in second. With the final lap, the top three drivers of Kibbey, Shepherd, and Smith were single file, and Kibbey nabbed his second win of the season, increasing his points lead over JR Shepherd.
Highlights
🏆 Kenny Kibbey wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 24 Round 9 race at Myrtle Beach Speedway.
🚀 Brendan Myers was the biggest mover of the race, finishing in 7th after starting from 20th.
🏁 Kenny Kibbey’s victory gave a big point boost for his battle for the season championship
🌟 The race featured intense battles and impressive displays of skill from the drivers.
BRL LM S24R8 | Lanier National Speedway
19 November 2023
At the start of the race, Bruce Pearson and Joseph Snyder were positioned at the front row, eagerly waiting for the green flag to wave. As the flag dropped, Pearson was quick off the mark and managed to secure the lead, while Todd Liston, starting from third, took advantage of Snyder’s slow start and jumped under him to take second place. The inside line proved to be the most efficient at the start of the race, and really throughout, with some drivers engaging in side-by-side racing. However, the drivers in the bottom line had the upper hand and were able to take consistently win the position battle.
As the race progressed and the drivers settled into their rhythm, Todd Liston made a daring move and overtook Pearson to claim the lead. The race started with 27 green flag laps before the first caution came out on Lap 28, allowing the drivers to regroup. As the race resumed on Lap 32, Todd Liston and Bruce Pearson occupied the front row, with Liston getting an excellent start, allowing Kurt Smith to follow the inside lane and take second. Nonetheless, the outside line was still not working, forcing Pearson and others in the outside lane to wait for their turn to get into the inside line and avoid losing positions.
On Lap 41, a caution came out, and the drivers had to slow down once again. As the race restarted on Lap 46, Liston and Smith were at the front row, and J R Shepherd was able to take second place from Smith, who was on the outside. However, Smith was quick to shut the door on Pearson, who was in third place, to avoid losing too many positions. Another caution came out on Lap 53, and as the race resumed on Lap 58, Liston and Shepherd were at the front row. Liston got a great start, but Smith challenged the inside lane under Shepherd. Despite Smith’s efforts, Shepherd kept enough momentum to regain the inside line and stay in second place. The top five drivers were all incredibly close by Lap 65, and Shepherd was able to peak to the inside of Liston, taking the first place. Kurt Smith passed under Liston for second, with Liston fighting to get back on the inside.
The race continued with intense side-by-side racing, with the drivers pushing their limits. On Lap 77, another caution came out, and when the race restarted on Lap 83, Shepherd and Smith were at the front row. Shepherd got a great start, and Matt Hoose also followed behind with a good start to take second from Smith. Lowell Jewell made his way up under Smith on that fast inside line to take 3rd. Another caution came out on Lap 89, and as the race resumed on Lap 95, Shepherd and Hoose were at the front. Shepherd got another great start, allowing plenty of room for Hoose to jump inside right away. Jewell was in 3rd, and behind him was side-by-side racing, and a quick caution came out on lap 97. The race was set up for a Green-White-Checker shootout on Lap 102, with Shepherd getting another great start, followed by Hoose and Jewell. The race finished in that podium order, with the rest of the field fighting hard side-by-side after the shootout to claim their spots.
Highlights
🏆 J R Shepherd wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 24 race at Lanier for his 3rd win of the season.
🚀 Lowell Jewell was the biggest mover of the race, finishing in third place after starting from 17th.
🏁 J R Shepherd’s victory gave a big point boost for his battle for the season championship
🌟 The race featured intense battles and impressive displays of skill from the drivers.
BRL LM S24R7 | South Boston Speedway
12 November 2023
In an enthralling race, J R Shepherd made a late race pass to clinch victory in round 7 of season 24. The margin of his victory was an impressive 4 seconds. Despite the tricky outside line that can cause a car to spin within seconds, the race featured some excellent side-by-side racing, showcasing the drivers’ skills and sportsmanship.
The race began with Todd Liston and John Wilson at the front. Liston took an early lead, with Wilson trying to keep up from the outside. Joe Segalla secured the third position at the start, and racers were competing fiercely from fourth place onwards. The first caution came out on Lap 7, bringing the race to a temporary halt. After the restart, Liston and Wilson were still on the front row, with Liston getting a great start. Wilson took the second position, and Segalla and Tre Blohm battled for the third position. Blohm won the battle and secured the third position, while the rest of the field worked on settling their positions and fighting for the inside line. Another caution was called on Lap 15, and after the restart, Liston and Wilson were still on the front row. This time, Wilson stayed with Liston on the outside and tried to fight for first place before settling back in second. The field had calmed down by this point, with mostly single-file racing.
On Lap 40, Shepherd battled with Wilson for second place before a caution was called on Lap 42, pausing the battle for second. We resumed racing on Lap 48, with Liston and Shepherd leading the pack. Liston got a great start, and Shepherd followed behind, eventually claiming the second position from Wilson. Wilson and Mark Hertzog quickly challenged Shepherd, with Hertzog moving up to third place on Lap 51. However, a caution caused a big pileup on Lap 52, again bringing the race to a halt.
We went green again on Lap 58, with Liston and Shepherd leading the pack. Shepherd was able to use the top line to clear Liston and claim the lead. From there, he maintained his lead, gaining a 3-second advantage by Lap 93. The green flag racing continued, with the top 7 racers being in contention for the win, while the rest of the field (8th onwards) were about 2 seconds behind. Mike Holloway made a move on Liston on Lap 87 and took second place, while Liston battled with Matt Hoose, who dove underneath for the third position.
On the final lap, Shepherd was comfortably ahead and claimed victory with a 4-second lead. Mike Holloway finished second, and Matt Hoose rounded out the podium in third place. Mike Holloway was also the biggest mover of the race, finishing 16 spots ahead of his starting position of 18th. Overall, it was an exciting race, featuring some of the best racers in the circuit showcasing their skills and passion for the sport.
Highlights
🏆 J R Shepherd wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 24 race at South Boston Speedway.
🚀 Mike Holloway was the biggest mover of the race, finishing in second place after starting from 18th.
🏁 J R Shepherd’s victory gave a big point boost for his battle for the season championship
🌟 The race featured intense battles and impressive displays of skill from the drivers.
BRL S24R6 | Kern County Raceway Park
06 November 2023
Season 24 of BRL Gargamel’s Late Model Invitational has seen five rounds with five different winners: J R Shepherd, Kenny Kibbey, Aiden Young, Bryan Dehn, and Matt Hoose. Kibbey, has surrounded his first with additional top 5’s and placing him strongly in the season lead. Kern County Raceway Park had never hosted the BRL Late Models until tonight, and it provided some excellent racing.
Excitement was high during the inaugural bootleg racing league late model race at Kern County Raceway Park as Chris Davis and Bruce Pearson led the pack through the green. Davis had an impressive start and easily maintained his position, while Young attempted to compete for second place but was unable to overtake Pearson. However, a caution on Lap 4 slowed down the race and allowed the drivers to regroup.
After the race resumed, Davis once again started strong, forcing Young and Pearson to fight for second place. Young was finally able to secure second place from Pearson, with the inside line appearing to work better for the early part of the race. However, around Lap 18, the outside line started to work better as many drivers started to accumulate there, and the excitement level increased as drivers engaged in side-by-side racing.
There was a long green flag stretch of approximately 30 laps where Shepherd moved from 20th to 6th place when a caution was thrown causing the racers to regroup. On Lap 82, the green flag was waved once more with Kibbey and Davis again leading the pack, with only 19 laps to go. Kibbey started strong, but Davis was quick to jump down to the bottom line while Young, Shepherd and Dehn fiercely fought for 3rd place. Finally, Shepherd was able to take 3rd place from Young on lap 88, adding to the excitement of the race. Apart from that, the field was mostly single file.
Davis challenged Kibbey on Lap 97 in a thrilling side-by-side and back-and-forth racing until lap 98 where Davis grabbed the lead and kept it for the final two laps, clinching the win and becoming the 6th winner in 6 races for the 24th season of the BRL late model invitational. J R Shepherd finished second and Kenny Kibbey finished 3rd.
BRL fans should be sure to continue following their favorite racers and the exciting racing action of the Gargamel’s Late Model Invitational Season 24 Round 7 on next Saturday November 11th at 8:55pm ET where we will be at South Boston Speedway. Will we get 7 winners in 7 races? Or will we have the first repeat winner of the season. Be sure to tune in next Saturday!
Highlights
🏆 Chris Davis wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 24 race at Kern County Raceway.
🚀 J R Shepard makes an incredible comeback, finishing in second place after starting from 20th.
🏁 Kenny Kibbey secures a third-place finish and maintains his lead in the championship standings.
🌟 The race featured intense battles and impressive displays of skill from the drivers.
BRL Late Model S24R5 | Bullring at Las Vegas
29 October 2023
The excitement was palpable at the Bullring in Vegas as the drivers revved up their engines for S24R5. The field was led by Matt Hoose and Mike Allen, but their hopes for a clean start were immediately dashed when a spin occurred in turn 1, forcing a restart. The race resumed on Lap 7, with the drivers eager to make up for lost time. Lap 18 saw a caution and green flag, and as the drivers raced towards turn 1, Mike Allen got sideways, causing a moment of panic for the rest of the field. However, Allen was able to save the car in an impressive display of driving skills and all other drivers avoided him, leading to some exciting and intense bunched-up racing off the restart.
A second caution occurred on Lap 23, adding to the already nerve-wracking atmosphere. But the drivers were determined to push on, knowing that every lap was crucial. On Lap 29, with Matt Hoose still leading all laps in first and Bryan Dehn in the front row, the race went green again. A caution on Lap 54, with a little under halfway remaining, reracked the field, but Hoose still held his first position.
J R Shepherd moved up to second and was on the front row with Hoose as the field went green on Lap 60. Hoose and Shepherd engaged in some back-and-forth cross-over battles, each driver diving under the other for a couple of laps, which was a thrilling display of skill and determination. Kenny Kibbey, meanwhile, crept up to put 1-3 positions under a blanket. On Lap 71, Kibbey was in second and putting some serious pressure on Hoose, who had led all laps in the race so far. But Hoose refused to give up his lead, determined to claim his first victory of Season 24 Round 5. In the end, Hoose dominated the entire race, leading all 100 laps and taking home the win.
Kenny Kibbey, the season points leader, took second place, with Kurt Smith claiming third and the last podium spot. It was an exciting race from start to finish, and fans were left in awe of the drivers’ skill and courage.
Don’t miss out on the action! Join us on Virtual Grip Network on Saturday, November 4th, at 8:55 pm ET for Round 6 of Season 24 racing at Kern County Raceway, a new track for the BRL. This promises to be another thrilling event that you won’t want to miss.
BRL Late Model Invitational Series | S24 R4 | Concord Speedway
22 September 2023
Round 4 of the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 24 took place at Concord Speedway. J R Shepherd was the dominant driver, leading all 100 laps and claiming the victory. Steven Spies finished in second place, while Austin Boelke fought hard to finish in third.
The race began with Stephen Spies and J R Shepherd starting in the front row. Spies had a good start and took the lead, but Shepherd quickly gained momentum and passed Spies in the first lap. The rest of the field had intense side-by-side racing, maneuvering through the tricky track. The race continued without any cautions until Lap 23 when a big wreck involving a good number of drivers occurred. The green flag racing resumed on Lap 28, with Shepherd and Spies back at the front row. Shortly after the restart, a spin on the front stretch on Lap 29 brought out a caution. The green flag racing resumed on Lap 35, with Shepherd and Spies still dominating at the front row. The race saw multiple cautions after that, on Laps 46, 58, 65, 85, 87, and 91. However, Shepherd maintained his lead throughout the race, leading all 100 laps to claim victory. Spies finished in second place, while Boelke fought hard to grab the final podium spot of third on Lap 56.
The race at Concord Speedway provided a lot of great racing, mostly with green flag racing for the first half of the race, and then with multiple cautions in the latter half. Nonetheless, the cautions provided some fortunate tire-cooling instances for drivers.
Fans can keep following the BRL Late Model action by tuning in to the next race at the Bullring in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 26th, at 8:55pm ET, presented by Gargamel’s Kitchen, and only on the Virtual Grip Network.
BRL Late Model Invitational Series | S24 R3 | Southern National Speedway
14 October 2023
The third round of Season 24 of the Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model Invitational began with a lot of excitement as Stephen Spies and Tre Blohm led the field to green. However, the start of the race was marred by a caution due to a missed gear, which led to the race going under early caution.
When the race resumed on Lap 7, Spies and Blohm were still in the front row, and Spies had an excellent restart, allowing him to maintain his lead. Austin Boelke and Joe Segalla were in a heated battle for third place, racing side by side for a few laps until Boelke was able to make the pass on Lap 10, taking the position.
After that, the racers started driving in a single file until Lap 13 when battles began again throughout the field. The battles intensified on Lap 27, and there was a lot of side-by-side racing throughout the field. Unfortunately, the intense racing led to another caution on Lap 28.
The green flag was back out on Lap 33 with Spies still in the lead, having led all laps so far. Boelke was slowly putting pressure on Spies by Lap 40, and by the time the caution came out on Lap 51, Boelke was in second place. Kenny Kibbey was able to take the lead on Lap 65, ending Spies’ impressive 65-lap lead. Boelke followed into second place, and another caution was caused on Lap 66.
On Lap 71, Kibbey and Boelke led the pack with 29 laps to go. Another caution was caused on Lap 73, and the green flag resumed on Lap 78. The excitement continued until the last-minute caution that came out on Lap 97, setting up a Green-White-Checker scenario. Kibbey and Boelke started at the front, with Kibbey clearing in front of Boelke for the lead to the white flag, and side-by-side racing all the way back.
Kibbey, who started 11th, gained his first win of Season 24 Round 3, becoming the third winner in as many races this season. Boelke finished in second place, with Chris Davis in third place for the final podium spot.
Be sure to watch more thrilling racing from BRL, host of the Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model Invitational. The next race of Season 24 Round 4 will take place at Concord Speedway on VGN on Saturday, October 21st at 8:55 pm ET.
S24|R2 Late Model Recap
Bootleg Racing League | Season 24 | Round 2 | Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model Stock Invitational | Hickory Motor Speedway
The second race of Season 24 was an exciting event that kicked off with Joseph Snyder and Donny Moore leading the field as the green flag was dropped. The initial green flag saw Snyder gain a great start, with the top 10 cars racing side by side with the outside line not being as strong early on, and the drivers in the bottom line had a clear advantage to start the race. The first caution of the race came on lap 14, and another followed on lap 21. Despite the cautions, Snyder and Stephen Spies managed to retain their positions at the front of the pack.
The race continued until lap 34, where another caution was waved. After the restart, a quick pileup occurred, but Snyder and Spies were back in the lead by lap 40. Spies then took the lead on lap 41. The race then continued with strong green flag racing until lap 88, where another caution occurred. The race resumed at lap 93, with Aiden Young and J R Shepherd leading the way. However, this was short-lived, as another caution was waved on lap 99. After the green flag was waved again at lap 105, a green-white-checker was signaled, with Young and Wilson leading the pack and both of them able to maintain the top two positions through the shootout.
The race was extremely competitive and saw a total of 40 laps of green flag racing before Aiden Young ultimately clinched his first win of the Season 24 season. John Wilson impresses with a second-place finish after starting 13th, and Joseph Snyder also made it to the podium as the second and third-place finishers, respectively.
The next race, Season 24 Round 3 of Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model invitation, will be held at Southern National Speedway on Saturday, October 14th, at 8:55pm ET, and can only be watched on Virtual Grip Network!
S24|R1 Late Model Invitational Recap
30 September 2023
Bootleg Racing League | Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model Stock Invitational | New Smyrna Speedway
The commencement of Season 24 was marked by a lot of exhilarating race throughout the field. To begin the night, Mike Allen and Bruce Pearson started on the front row with a fast high line, which resulted in a thrilling start, but unfortunately, a caution was called on Lap 3 to fizzle out the early fireworks. The race resumed on Lap 7, with Allen and Pearson once again starting at the front. The top line continued to remain strong, leading to some great side-by-side racing until Lap 33. Pearson overtook Allen for the lead on Lap 23 and by Lap 39, Pearson and Bryan Dehn were leading the pack. A caution was called on Lap 41 due to a wreck. After a late caution flag was thrown with a big wreck in turn 4, Dehn took the lead.
Green flag racing resumed on Lap 47, with Dehn and Pearson leading the pack. The top 5 continued to engage in intense side-by-side racing, with Dehn leading by as much as a second until a caution was called on Lap 64. The race resumed on Lap 70 with Dehn and Spies leading, but unfortunately, another wreck on Lap 72 cut the green flag racing short. The race restarted on lap 78 with Dehn taking the lead on the restart. With 10 laps left, Dehn and Spies led the pack, with Dehn managing to drive away with a one-second lead. Aiden Young, Kenny Kibbey, and Stephen Spies battled it out for the podium spots. Dehn won the first round race after leading for 61 laps, with Young and Kibbey following in second and third place, respectively.
Round 2 of Season 24 will take place at Hickory Motor Speedway on October 7th at 8:55 ET, exclusively broadcasted on Virtual Grip Network. We invite you to join us for more thrilling racing in Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model Invitational.
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