Red Light Racing S14 Phoenix
Skitter Creek SK Modifieds
Season 14 Race 1
Phoenix Raceway
May 22, 2025
by Tim Corder
The first race of season 14 for Red Light Racing’s Skitter Creek SK Modified series was an event with some rare occurrences. First, it wasn’t an SK Modifieds race. The drivers instead got a chance to climb into the SK’s big brother – the Whelen Tour Modifieds. This put at their disposal 600+ horsepower compared with the normal 385 horsepower in the SKs. Another rarity – the event was held on a track 1 mile in length, that being, Phoenix Raceway, rather than the “normal” truly short tracks the series visits.
Another rarity – last season’s dominator and Champion, Eric Stout, led the most laps of the race (51) but didn’t take home the checkered flag. Fellow frequently fast driver Jeff Aho led 29 laps but also didn’t take home the win. In the end, it was the driver that led the third most laps, and series newcomer, Bill Benedict, that claimed the checkered flag. Benedict led 6 of the Green-White-Checkered extended 94 lap event. Fellow series newcomer, and the event’s pole-sitter, Eric Troutman led four laps, as did Josh Buckley.
Troutman claimed the pole with a 27.251 second qualifying lap, besting Chad Alcares by just 0.066 seconds for the pole. Stout, Brian Bianchi, and yet another series newcomer, Louis Flowers, rounded out the top five in qualifying.
Despite Stout and Aho leading 85% of the events laps, there were several entertaining battles for the lead, indeed there were quality battles throughout the field, during the course of the race. The ultimate battle for the lead reached a crescendo when Benedict and Stout were side-by-side on lap 89 after a restart. Benedict was ever so slightly ahead of Stout when the yellow came out after Josh Buckley and Chris Oliver tangled on the back stretch. Benedict chose the preferred inside line on the green-white-checker restart and held on to win as a first time driver in the series. In the end, Fred LeClair took home second after starting 12th on the field. Stout slid to 3rd to round out the podium. The rest of the top five finishers were pole-sitter Troutman, who finished fourth, and TJ Henson who gained one spot from his sixth place starting position to finish fifth.
The race was slowed by six cautions for a total of 18 laps. Fred LeClair turned the fastest lap, finishing the last lap of the race in 27.186 seconds. Only 3 of the 23 drivers finished the event without incident points. Those were: LeClair, Glenn Jamieson (finished 6th) and Adin All-Vecchione (finished 8th). Jamieson’s clean run was especially impressive as he also was the Hard Charger of the race, picking up 16 spots from his 22nd place qualifying position.
This being just the first race of the season, the top five in the run for the championship mirrors the race’s finishing order. With Stout garnering one more bonus point than LeClair did, Stout and LeClair are tied for second in the early point standings. Troutman and Jamieson are 6 and 7 points, respectively, outside of the top points position.
The second race of the season will be contested at rather circular Oxford Plains Speedway. The green flag will drop at 7:55 PM Eastern on May 29th. Catch all the action LIVE on Virtual Grip Network.
YYR Tour Modified Series S2R5 | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
In an exhilarating showdown at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Darryl Wineinger claimed victory in Season 2 Round 05 of the YesterYear Tour Modified Series, fending off fierce competition from Tom Ogle.
As the race commenced, Ogle swiftly moved around Wineinger to take the lead on the very first lap, with Wineinger settling into a solid second place. A caution came out on Lap 2, but racing resumed on Lap 7 with Ogle still at the front.
Under pressure from Scott Negus, who was in third, both Ogle and Wineinger pulled away from the pack. The dynamic shifted on Lap 15 when Wineinger discovered an opening, seizing the lead on Lap 16. However, Ogle was not to be outdone; he retaliated on Lap 19 and regained the lead.
As the laps ticked down, a caution on Lap 22 prompted a single file restart on Lap 27 with Ogle still leading. Lapped traffic became a critical factor by Lap 47 as Wineinger began to catch up to Ogle. An attempted move by Wineinger on Lap 72 saw him momentarily losing momentum, but he remained persistent.
With just 18 laps remaining, Wineinger executed a strategic move using a lap car as a pick and was credited with the lead when a caution waved on Lap 83. Under caution with 15 laps to go, all drivers opted for a quick pit stop, with Wineinger narrowly emerging at the front as racing resumed with 12 laps left.
By this point, he had a 1.2-second gap over Ogle, who was trying to mount a challenge. Ogle’s attempt on the backstretch in the final laps fell short as Wineinger maintained his momentum and drive off the corners. In a nail-biting finish, Wineinger held onto his lead, crossing the finish line ahead of Ogle by a car length, while Ken Allen rounded out the podium in third.
This race not only showcased the drivers’ skill but also the intense battle for position, making it a memorable event in the series!
The next YYR Tour Mod race will be at Thompson Speedway on May 27th at 8:25pm ET.
Highlights
🏆 Darryl Wineinger wins the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 02 Round 05 race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
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.
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R05 | Stafford Motor Speedway
The fifth round of Season 30 unfolded at Stafford Motor Speedway with an exhilarating battle for the lead. John Wilson and Ed Sprenger lined up front as the race kicked off, with Wilson making a powerful start to take the lead while Sprenger secured second place. The early excitement was briefly interrupted by a caution on Lap 2, regrouping the field.
As the green flag waved again on Lap 7, Wilson and Sprenger surged ahead, with Wilson maintaining a solid advantage by the time they entered Turn 1. Sprenger comfortably held onto second, while Tom Hilbert trailed closely behind. On Lap 11, Jeffery Hardin managed to pull off a pass to move into third, but another caution halted the action on Lap 20.
Racing resumed on Lap 24, with Wilson again demonstrating his strength on the restart, allowing him to regain the lead and Sprenger to nestle into second. Hardin fought hard to reclaim third from Hilbert, leading to another caution on Lap 25.
By Lap 29, the tension was palpable as Wilson and Sprenger continued to dominate. Wilson employed a slightly delayed start strategy, which paid off by allowing him to sprint into the lead. Meanwhile, Hardin and Hilbert vied for third, with Bruce Pearson side by side with Hilbert, but Pearson ultimately took fourth place.
The race heated up on Lap 39 when Hardin attempted to pass Sprenger on the inside, successfully capturing second place. Pearson then clashed with Sprenger in a fierce battle, but both drivers managed to keep it steady, with Pearson moving into third. By Lap 42, James Lowe joined the fray, working his way up to challenge Pearson and ultimately claiming third on Lap 43.
The top three drivers distanced themselves from the pack, racing with precision. On Lap 64, Lowe surged inside Hardin, taking over second place, just as another caution flag waved on Lap 65.
Restarting on Lap 70, Lowe and Wilson positioned themselves in front, with Wilson quickly establishing his lead. However, cautions continued to plague the race, interrupting the flow on Lap 71 and Lap 76, before action resumed again.
On Lap 80, Wilson and Lowe were back in their familiar spots at the front, and again Wilson’s restart skills shone through. The tension built as cautions kept reappearing, leading to a Green-White-Checker finish.
As the race came to a thrilling conclusion, the tension peaked with Wilson and Lowe battling side by side. They raced neck and neck through the final laps, with Lowe pulling ahead on the backstretch. In an exhilarating finish, Lowe claimed victory by a mere 0.058 seconds over Wilson, with Hardin finishing strong in third.
Join us for more thrilling racing action at Season 30 Round 06 at Myrtle Beach Speedway, scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd at 9:10pm ET on VGN!
Highlights
🏆 James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 05 race at Stafford Motor Speedway, making it four wins in a row!
🚀 Kurt Smith was the biggest mover, gaining 9 spots, racing from 13th to 4th!
🏁 The race featured two leaders with one lead change. John Wilson led 102 laps followed by James Lowe with one lap.
Red Light Racing Finale
Skitter Creek SK Modifieds
Season 13 Race 16
Martinsville Speedway
April 24, 2025
by Tim Corder
Martinsville Speedway hosted the Culpeppers Bakery and Cafe 100, the final race of Season 13 of Red Light Racing’s Skitter Creek SK Modifieds on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Eric Stout came into the race with an unbreakable grip on the championship trophy. In a storyline common for this season, he claimed the pole and went on to lead 98 of the 100 laps to also take home the checkered flag. Stout’s teammate AJ Hamel kept Stout honest, the pair running nose-to-tail for much of the latter half of the race. Hamel appeared at times to have the quicker pace, but, the two raced respectfully and finished as they qualified at the top of leader board. Kenny Allen joined Hamel and Stout on the podium with a strong 3rd place run. Completing the top-5 were Chad Alcares and Joshua Buckley.
Stout claimed the pole with a 19.142 second lap in qualifying. Hamel, Alcares, Luke Logan Allen, and Rob Higgins started second through fifth on the RaceDayCT.com starting grid, respectively.
The race saw 3 cautions in the early laps before running under the green for the last 66 laps of the event. Kenny Allen picked up the most spots of any driver, four, in finishing third after qualifying seventh. Hamel was the only other lap leader beside Stout, Hamel led two laps during restarts in the early running. Hamel also had the fastest lap of the race, turning lap 12 in just 19.218 seconds. Nine of the 15 drivers completed the race without any incident points.
Stout, Bradley Stefane and Kenny Allen were first through third coming into the race in the championship and remained that way after the checkered flag wave. The race did have implications for several spots in the top 10 of the championship. Chad Alcares took over 4th place from Luke Logan Allen, Luke falling to 8th in the final standings. Josh Buckley took over 5th from Fred Leclair who slid down to 6th in the standings. Jeff Aho finished the season in 7th with Rob Higgins and TJ Henson completing the top 10 in 9th and 10th respectively.
As for season stats, five drivers competed in all 16 races of the season, those being Stout, Kenny Allen, LeClair, Aho, and Luke Logan Allen. Eight different drivers were winners this season. Stout took home 9 checkered flags and Stefane, LeClair, Aho, Henson, Brian Bianchi, Brandon Feeney and Hamel claimed a win each. In addition to the most wins in the season, Stout also claimed the most top-5s (11) and the most top-10s (13). Luke Logan Allen finished the most laps of all drivers, completing 1,614 laps. Of the drivers competing in all 16 events, Jeff Aho received the fewest incident points of all drivers (90 total incident points.)
The drivers take a break for the next few weeks before beginning season 14 on Thursday, May 22nd at Phoenix Raceway. The green flag will drop at 7:55 PM Eastern. Catch all the action LIVE on Virtual Grip Network.
YYR Tour Modified Series S2R4 | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
The excitement was palpable as Tom Ogle and Ryan Pittman thundered to the green flag for Season 2 Round 04 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, ready to battle it out for the Flameless 300. The race kicked off with thrilling side-by-side action, but soon the leaders settled into a single-file line, carefully working their tires to find the right temperature. However, the caution flag waved on Lap 8, bringing the field to a brief halt.
Racing resumed on Lap 12 with Ogle commanding the lead, and a flurry of green flag laps spread the field apart, although lapped traffic added a tactical layer to the competition. The first wave of pit stops occurred under caution on Lap 64 as drivers scrambled for fresh tires, gearing up for the next phase of the race.
As the green flag waved on Lap 69, Ogle maintained his front position, but just two laps later, another caution flew on Lap 71. The tension built as racing restarted on Lap 75, with the top three drivers breaking away from the pack. The excitement surged, but caution returned again on Lap 98, allowing Ryan Pittman and Chris Haizlip to stay out and take control.
Pittman led when racing resumed on Lap 103, but caution struck once more on Lap 105. On Lap 124, Ken Allen made a bold move to snag third place from Haizlip, while the race continued to unfold with another caution on Lap 130. The tension peaked as racing resumed on Lap 135, and Ogle reclaimed the lead. However, caution reappeared on Lap 168, leading to a frenzy of pit stops. Scott Negus emerged from the chaos to assume the lead on Lap 173.
With the top three – Negus, Ogle, and Rex Hoyle – pulling away by two seconds, the battle intensified. Ogle relentlessly pressured Negus, making daring attempts to take the lead as the laps ticked down. On Lap 198, Ogle began his assault, battling side by side with Negus through Lap 202. Although he briefly fell back to second, Ogle’s determination surged on Lap 219.
As the race approached the final laps, Ogle launched a fierce attack but still had to settle for second as Hoyle sought to capitalize on the situation. Finally, on Lap 242, Ogle dove deep and executed a brilliant pass on Negus, claiming the lead! Hoyle attempted to overtake Negus for second, while Pittman found himself in a tight battle. Disaster struck as Pittman collided with the wall, forcing caution with just 24 laps remaining.
With the restart only 18 laps to go, Pittman emerged in front, flanked by Ogle and Darryl Wineinger. Pittman shot ahead, establishing a full-second lead before Ogle closed the gap, diving inside with just 12 laps to go! Ogle made the decisive pass around Pittman, seizing control with 11 laps remaining. Wineinger executed a similar move, capturing second as Pittman slipped back.
In a breathtaking finish, Tom Ogle crossed the checkered flag first, securing victory at the 300-lap race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Darryl Wineinger showcased an impressive run to finish second, while Ryan Pittman rounded out the top three. What an unforgettable race!
Highlights
🏆 Tom Ogle wins the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 2 Round 04 race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
🚀 Darryl Wineinger was the biggest mover, gaining 16 spots, racing from 18th to 2nd!
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R04 | Oxford Plains Speedway
The long-awaited Season 30 Round 04 racing at Oxford Plains Speedway kicked off with Tom Hilbert and Kurt Smith leading the pack to green. Hilbert claimed the lead right from the start, with Smith settling into second place while Steve Hilbert edged up to third. Todd Liston attempted to take the outside line, resulting in thrilling side-by-side racing until a caution flew on Lap 4.
Once the race resumed on Lap 9, T. Hilbert and Smith remained at the front. Hilbert surged ahead again, giving Liston an opportunity to challenge Smith for second; however, another caution halted the action. On Lap 14, as the race restarted, Hilbert continued his strong performance, but Smith managed to fend off Liston’s attempts at taking second.
The battles resumed on Lap 19, where Hilbert kept his lead with Smith trailing. After a strategic delay, Hilbert began again, allowing Smith to capitalize on his momentum and pass for the lead on Lap 23. Liston and James Lowe quickly joined the fray, pushing Hilbert to the outside.
Caution came out on Lap 39, but it was renewed excitement on Lap 43 when Smith and Liston took the lead once more. Lowe aggressively challenged Smith, leading to contact that brought out caution on Lap 45.
As racing resumed on Lap 50, Lowe surged forward, leaving Hilbert trailing, but John Wilson’s dive moved him into second place. Meanwhile, Tre Blohm aggressively fought with Wilson for position, capturing second by Lap 62.
By Lap 64, Lowe had pulled ahead with a notable lead of 1.6 seconds. However, with just three laps remaining, a decisive late-race caution erased Lowe’s 8.6-second advantage.
The final showdown for a Green-White-Checker restart featured Lowe and Blohm on the front row. Lowe maintained his composure, securing a remarkable start while Blohm fiercely contended for the inside line. In the final moments, Ruben Altice and Steve Hilbert battled it out for third, but Hilbert ultimately retained his position across the finish line.
In a thrilling conclusion, James Lowe clinched victory, marking his third consecutive win in the Late Model Invitational. Tre Blohm finished strong in second, with Steve Hilbert rounding out the top three.
Fans should note that BRL will observe a week off for Easter, returning for Season 30 Round 05 racing on Saturday, April 26th, at 9:10pm ET, featuring Stafford Motor Speedway!
Highlights
🏆 James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 04 race at Oxford Plains Speedway.
🚀 Ruben Altice was the biggest mover, gaining 9 spots, racing from 14th to 5th!
🏁 The race featured three leaders with two lead changes. James Lowe led 61 laps followed by Tom Hilbert with 22 and Kurt Smith with 21 laps.
YYR Tour Modified Series S2R3 | Richmond Raceway
Tom Ogle and Ken Allen kicked off the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 2 Round 03 at Richmond in an exhilarating fashion. Ogle got off to a strong start, while Allen stayed on the outside, successfully taking a clear lane for second place. Rex Hoyle and Darryl Wineinger engaged in a fierce battle for third position. A caution came out on Lap 20, but racing resumed on Lap 25 with Ogle and Wineinger leading the pack. Jerry Isaacs made a bold move to pass Wineinger for second place after some contact, allowing Scott Negus to slip into third. Another caution on Lap 35 saw Ogle and Negus pit, resulting in Isaacs taking over first place for the restart. Hoyle and Brian Bianchi followed in second and third, respectively, as the race continued on Lap 39.
Isaacs quickly pulled ahead, maintaining a single-file formation for the rest of the field. On Lap 40, Ryan Pittman surged into third place after passing Hoyle, turning his attention to Isaacs, but the caution was waved again on Lap 44. Resuming on Lap 49, Isaacs held the lead with Hoyle and Pittman behind him. On Lap 57, Pittman overtook Hoyle for second and closed in on Isaacs, applying pressure for the lead. By Lap 59, Pittman took the lead from Isaacs after a thrilling side-by-side race out of Turn 2.
As the laps wound down, the top four cars built a two-second lead over the rest of the field. With 24 laps remaining, Isaacs attempted to retake the lead, making contact with Pittman, who then gave way to Hoyle. However, Pittman regained the lead but struggled on the exit of Turn 2, allowing Isaacs to claim first place once again, with Hoyle now in second and Pittman settling in third with 21 laps to go. Ogle was on the move, sneaking past Pittman with 15 laps remaining.
With just eight laps left, Isaacs lost control exiting Turn 4, and Hoyle attempted to capitalize, but their contact created chaos, resulting in a wreck that collected all three top three drivers and brought out the caution on Lap 93. Pittman, narrowly avoiding the pile-up, took the lead, but he then pitted for tires under caution, promoting Brian Bianchi to the top position, with Johnson and Wineinger following for the restart on Lap 98.
Bianchi launched ahead as the race resumed, with Wineinger challenging Johnson for second. Ultimately, Wineinger made the pass, but Bianchi held onto his lead, crossing the finish line first to secure the win for Season 2 Round 03. Darryl Wineinger finished second, while Brian Johnson claimed third.
Don’t miss more thrilling tour modified action from the YYR league, presented by VGN, as Season 02 Round 04 hits the Nashville Fairgrounds on Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:25pm ET.
Highlights
🏆 Brian Bianchi wins the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 2 Round 03 race at Richmond Speedway.
🚀 Mark Fisch was the biggest mover, gaining 17 spots, racing from 26th to 9th!
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