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 12^th to 1^st!

🏁 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 11^th to 2^nd!

🏁 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 17^th to 5^th!

🏁 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 19^th to 2^nd!

🏁 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 13^th to 4^th!

🏁 The race featured two leaders with one lead change. John Wilson led 102 laps followed by James Lowe with one lap.

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 14^th to 5^th!

🏁 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.