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!
YYR Tour Modified Series S2R10 | Langley Speedway
YYR Tour Mod Series Season 2, Round 10, kicked off at Langley Speedway this past Tuesday with Jerry Isaacs and Scott Negus on the front row based on their qualifying efforts. Negus qualified only 0.007 seconds behind Isaacs’ 14.719. Isaac gets a great start, but Negus slips back a bit at the restart. Cars went three wide into turn three, but everyone came out unscathed. Brian Neff moved up to second. By lap 5, the race settled into mostly single-file racing. Tom Ogle, in third, made a move to pass Neff on lap 7 to take second place. At 25 laps, the top three drivers had a two-second lead over the rest of the field. Ogle pressured Isaacs from lap 25, attempting to find an opening, but lost some ground on lap 30. He increased the pressure again on lap 40, trying to peek inside on corner exits of Isaacs, but got a little loose on turn 4 at lap 41 and had to reset. Neff tried to get inside Ogle on lap 59, and they made contact. Ogle saved it but lost several spots. Isaacs had a clear lead of about two seconds by lap 61. Ogle had to pit due to damage.
After the dust settled, the top three were Isaacs, Neff, and Chris Davis. Neff then began his challenge for the lead, appearing to have slightly more speed on corner exits, but Isaacs ran a solid, defensible line. Isaacs got loose and spun out on lap 76, bringing out a caution on lap 77. That moved Brian Neff into the lead, with cars pitting except for Neff. Racing restarted on lap 82, with Neff controlling a late restart, bunching up the field before rocketing off. Chris Davis moved into second, with Eric Essary in third. With fresh tires, Davis made a move past Neff on lap 88. Neff dropped to fifth after getting loose and running too far outside. Essary moved to second, and Negus advanced to third. Essary fought hard for the lead over many laps but couldn’t get around Davis, who held strong. On lap 137, Essary got loose again, allowing Wannamaker to challenge, but Wannamaker got too high and lost momentum. Essary also got loose again, so Wannamaker took the inside and passed Essary for second.
Caution came out on lap 139. Cars pitted again during this caution. Racing resumed on lap 144 with Davis leading. Davis got loose on lap 146, and Wannamaker took the inside. They raced side by side into turn 3, with Wannamaker taking the lead. Isaacs followed for second. Ken Allen took over third, pushing Davis back to fifth. By lap 156, the first three drivers were pulling away from the rest. On lap 160, Isaacs passed Wannamaker for the lead and took it on lap 161. Ken Allen then rolled inside of Wannamaker to take second, with Wannamaker dropping to third. By lap 200, Isaacs led by 1.5 seconds over Allen in second.
A caution came out on lap 200. During the final round of pits under caution, Isaacs took four tires, dropping from first to eighth. Racing resumed on lap 206 with Allen out front. As laps wound down and the top spots grew more aggressive, Essary moved past Negus on lap 224 for second. Davis then passed Negus for third. With 17 laps remaining, Essary moved inside of Allen and made a bold pass for the lead. With five laps to go, Essary had extended his lead to 1.5 seconds. On lap 248, Davis looked inside of Allen and took second. Essary ultimately won the YYR Tour Mod Series Season 2, Round 10, after a bold move 17 laps earlier. Chris Davis finished second, and Ken Allen secured third. Be sure to tune in for more excitement and nostalgia at the YesterYear Tour Mod Series Season 2, Round 11 race at Oxford Plains Speedway on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 8:30pm ET on VGN!
Highlights
🏆 Eric Essary wins the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 2 Round 10 race at Langley Speedway.
🚀 Ken Allen was the biggest mover, gaining eight spots, racing from 11th to 3rd!
🏁The race had six leaders with six lead changes. Jerry Isaacs led 118 laps, Chris Davis led 58 laps, Ken Allen led 32 laps, Eric Essary led 17 laps, Allen Wannamaker led 14 laps, and Brian Neff led 11 laps.
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.
YesterYear Racing IROC Series | S1R3 | Atlanta Motor Speedway
The YesterYear Racing IROC Series delivered an exhilarating showdown in Season 1, Round 3 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, evoking nostalgia for the iconic 1985 IROC series. Bruce Pearson started on pole via point standing invert, with John Wilson alongside him in the front row. As the race went green, coming into turn 1, Pearson and Tom Ogle battled for the lead, and Ogle is credited with the lap 1 lead. Todd Liston, in third, began battling with Pearson. Pearson was running solo in the top line and making it work early to contend with Ogle and Liston in the top three.
On lap 6, Sean Foltz gained great momentum on the inside and moved into the top three. Pearson attempted a block but was unsuccessful, and Ogle/Pearson and Foltz/Liston formed inside and outside pairs battling for the lead. Foltz, the big mover at this point, was up seven spots. On lap 12, Foltz took the lead after gaining momentum. Ogle then took over and continued leading, with the outside momentum working as they approached the line, while Foltz was always close in second.
On lap 26, Ogle began to fade back, shaking up the front. Foltz took the lead and the top line, with Liston still providing help. J R Shepherd moved up on the inside line to be in the top three and challenged Foltz for the lead on the inside. As the cars passed for lap 33, Foltz and Shepherd exchanged lines, but Foltz had the lead across the line. Shepherd responded and took the lead back on lap 34. Josh Robinson entered the fray on lap 35 and took over to battle Shepherd.
On lap 44, Robinson got a huge run, cut to the inside, and passed Shepherd for the lead, even throwing a slide job block on Shepherd. Shepherd tried working the bottom to get back past Robinson, but Robinson had help from Ogle. Green flag pit stops began for a few drivers on lap 48. After some green flag stops, Robinson held the lead, with Lloyd Moore and Tom Ogle in second and third on lap 61. Robinson yielded the lead and pitted on lap 65, with Ogle, Pearson, and Loeschen close behind.
Moore was now the leader and the only car yet to pit, with Shepherd and Foltz in second and third but a lap down as of lap 65. Moore pitted with 16 laps remaining, impressively hanging onto the lead for a long stretch with fuel and tires. Shepherd, Foltz, Robinson, and Ogle (second through fourth) were 30 seconds behind. They managed to pass Moore and Robinson, and Shepherd moved to first and second with 14 laps to go. As the white flag flew, Ogle and Robinson battled for the lead, with Tom Ogle winning the Season 1, Round 3 IROC race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, while Josh Robinson finished second and J R Shepherd finished third.
HIGHLIGHTS!
🏆Tom Ogle wins Season 1 Round 3 of YesterYear Racing IROC!
Josh Robinson, J R Shepherd and Allen Wannamaker were the biggest movers of the race, finishing up 9 spots for each driver.
🏁There were 5 leaders with 12 lead changes. Shepherd led the most laps with 27 followed by Ogle with 24 laps, Moore with 23 laps, Robinson with 19 laps and Foltz with 7 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!
YesterYear Racing IROC Series | S1R2 | Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course
The YesterYear Racing IROC Series delivered an exhilarating showdown in Season 1 Round 02 at the Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course, evoking nostalgia for the iconic 1985 IROC series. Jeff Aho started on pole, with Tom Ogle alongside him in the front row. As the race commenced, Aho took an early lead, but J R Shepherd quickly moved past Ogle to claim second place.
Shepherd’s aggressive driving paid off as he maneuvered around Aho to take the lead. Chaos ensued when the top three drivers experienced a dramatic spin, allowing Josh Robinson to capitalize and surge into the lead. Meanwhile, Christian Loschen was hot on Robinson’s tail, remaining just 0.3 seconds behind.
By Lap 7, Shepherd had recovered from the incident and reclaimed third place, setting his sights on the leaders. Loschen made a strategic decision to pit on Lap 11, which allowed Shepherd to move into second place. As the race progressed to Lap 14, Shepherd closed the gap on Robinson to just half a second, intensifying the battle for the lead.
On Lap 15, with both drivers trading positions through the corners, Shepherd successfully executed a pass for the lead. With five laps remaining, Robinson made his pit stop for fuel but faced a 15-second deficit. Despite a quick 6.5-second pit stop, he retained second position but found himself significantly behind Shepherd.
Shepherd’s pit stop on Lap 16, conducted with precision, saw him maintain a commanding 16-second lead over Robinson. As he cruised into the final lap, Shepherd extended his lead to 18 seconds. Ultimately, J R Shepherd crossed the finish line first, securing a definitive victory in the YYR IROC Series Season 01 Round 02. Josh Robinson finished strong in second place, while Christian Loschen rounded out the podium in third, finishing a substantial 44 seconds behind the leader.
HIGHLIGHTS!
🏆J R Shepherd of BRL wins Season 1 Round 2 of YesterYear Racing IROC!
Allen Wannamaker was the biggest mover of the race, finishing 5th after starting 12th!
🏁There were 1 lead changes with two leaders. J R Shepherd led 31 laps while Josh Robinson led 14 laps.
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!
YYR Tour Modified Series S2R7 | South Boston Speedway
The YYR Tour Modified Season 02 Round 07 burst into action at the historic South Boston Speedway, featuring 267 thrilling laps of vintage modified racing, known as the Old Dominion 267. The race ignited as Rex Hoyle and Tom Ogle led the pack to the green flag, with Ogle quickly taking charge, rolling to the front and leaving Hoyle in his wake.
Brian Bianchi made his move, surging past Scott Negus and Luke Allen to clinch the 3rd spot while the racers settled into their rhythm by lap 10. The first caution waved on lap 23, bringing a pause to the adrenaline-fueled racing. When action resumed on lap 28, Ogle maintained his lead as the cars formed a single file.
As the race progressed, excitement simmered until the second caution appeared on lap 40, triggered by Hoyle’s spin while in 2nd place. Bianchi capitalized on this misfortune, moving up to 2nd behind Ogle as the race restarted on lap 45. Bianchi quickly attempted to challenge Ogle for the lead but found himself falling behind as Ogle increased his gap.
Midway through the race, another caution emerged on lap 68, giving drivers a chance to strategize their pit stops. Only Brian Johnson stayed out on the track, momentarily seizing the lead. However, Ogle wasted no time reclaiming the top spot on lap 78, with Jerry Isaacs following closely for 2nd. Despite multiple spins between laps 100-112, the race remained under green flag conditions.
At lap 114, caution hit once more, marking the end of a grueling stint for Johnson who had been on older tires. Restarting on lap 119, Ogle shot off leading with Isaacs hot on his trail, prompting yet another caution. Ogle, determined to hold his position, maintained a bit more distance over Isaacs this time around.
As the race pushed into the final stretches, Ogle found himself with a commanding lead of a second over Isaacs by lap 151, showcasing his dominance. However, a significant caution on lap 169 involved the leader, turning the tides once again. With strategic pit stops, Bill Martin emerged as the new frontrunner, leading the pack to green on lap 174.
In a dramatic turn of events, Martin and Isaacs clashed, causing chaos in turn 4 as the field got stuck on lap 176. Ken Allen seized the opportunity, becoming the new leader on lap 180. Isaacs, undeterred, began to apply pressure on Allen, but it wasn’t until lap 199 that he found a pathway to the front, passing Allen with just 67 laps remaining.
As the laps wound down, Isaacs seemed poised for victory, extending his lead to 1.4 seconds by lap 218. However, with a final caution on lap 223, drivers took one last pit stop, shuffling the leaderboards once more and handing the lead back to Johnson.
The action returned on lap 229, with Todd Liston making a late push to 3rd place by lap 238. In a nail-biting finish, Johnson and Negus battled fiercely. Johnson’s slip allowed Negus to vault into the lead, utilizing lapped traffic to stretch his advantage. In the end, Scott Negus emerged triumphant, winning the S2R7 YYR Tour Modified race, while Liston narrowly edged out Johnson for 2nd in a thrilling finish that saw both drivers collide as they crossed the line!
The next race of the YYR Tour Modified Series will be Season 2 Round 08 at Stafford for the Camden Classis on August 26 at 8:30pm.
Highlights
🏆 Scott Negus wins the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 2 Round 08 race at South Boston Speedway.
🚀 Jeff Lemire was the biggest mover, gaining 09 spots, racing from 16th to 7th!
🏁The race had six leaders with eight lead changes. Tom Ogle led 159 laps followed by Brian Johnson with 45 laps, Jerry Isaacs with 27 laps, Ken Allen with 24 laps, Scott Negus with 7 laps, and Bill Martin with 5 laps.
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