BRL Late Model Invitational S30R03 | Five Flags Speedway
In Season 30 Round 03 at Five Flags Speedway, racing action was intense right from the start. Steve Hilbert and Mike Holloway led the front row, but Hilbert quickly took charge as he hit the gas, allowing Todd Liston to slip into second place while Holloway settled into third.
On Lap 2, Liston made a bold move inside Hilbert to seize the lead, with Holloway following closely behind, which reshuffled the front positions. By Lap 21, James Lowe had overtaken Hilbert for third, and by Lap 24, Lowe advanced to second place, passing Holloway. Bruce Pearson joined the podium by overtaking Holloway for third on Lap 25, all while the leader maintained a half-second lead as they reached the quarter mark of the race.
As the race progressed, John Wilson passed Pearson for third on Lap 36. A caution flag waved on Lap 47, halting the action. Once racing resumed on Lap 52, Liston and Lowe retained their front positions. Both drivers made strong starts, with Lowe successfully defending his second place against Wilson until another caution emerged on Lap 53.
Racing resumed once again on Lap 57, with Liston and Lowe leading the charge. Chris Davis moved to third by passing Wilson. On Lap 69, Mark Hertzog battled fiercely with Davis for the third spot, eventually succeeding.
The race took a pivotal turn on Lap 74 when Lowe moved to the inside of Liston to take the lead on the backstretch. Hertzog attempted to overtake Liston for second on Lap 79, racing side by side before finally making the pass on Lap 80. By Lap 91, Tre Blohm surged to third, overtaking Liston in turn 4.
On Lap 96, Blohm, aiming for second, pushed Hertzog hard but was unable to complete the pass until they hit the backstretch, where he finally succeeded. As the race neared its end, Lowe established a commanding three-second lead with just two laps to go.
Ultimately, James Lowe clinched victory, crossing the finish line in first place, followed by Tre Blohm in second and Mark Hertzog in third. It was an exciting race full of strategic moves and fierce competition!
Highlights
đ James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 03 race at Five Flags Speedway.
đ Mark Hertzog was the biggest mover, gaining 15 spots, racing from 18th to 3rd!
đ The race featured three leaders with two lead changes. Todd Liston led the most with 72 laps, followed by James Lowe with 27 laps and Steven Hilbert with 1 lap.
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R02 | Hickory Motor Speedway
Get ready for some high-octane excitement as Ricky Hardin and James Lowe rev up for Season 30 Round 02 at the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway! The tension is palpable as the green flag drops and Hardin rockets off the line, snatching the lead right away. Ruben Altice is on the hunt, slipping beneath Lowe for a fierce battle over second place. John Wilson doesnât sit idle either; he joins the fray and tussles with Lowe for third, while Lowe smartly tucks himself into fourth.
By Lap 6, Altice is applying pressure, peeking inside Hardin and eyeing the top spot, but canât quite make a move just yet. On Lap 10, Altice makes his bold move, taking the lead from Hardin, with Wilson hot on his trail. Just as it looks like things are heating up, caution flies on Lap 13, with Hardin holding strong in second.
Once racing resumes on Lap 18, itâs Altice and Hardin once again leading the pack. Altice launches off the restart like a rocket, allowing Hardin to settle comfortably in secondâuntil lap 18âs caution as well puts their momentum on pause once again. When the action starts again on Lap 23, Altice proves his dominance with another stellar restart, while Wilson tries to squeeze under Hardin but canât quite snag the position, holding onto third.
Meanwhile, the battle for sixth heats up as Kurt Smith gangs up against Joseph Snyder, but a caution at Lap 28 halts their showdown. When the race kicks back to life on Lap 33, itâs dĂ©jĂ vu for Altice and Hardin, with Altice effortlessly commanding the lead yet again, and Wilson comfortably holding down third.
Fast forward to halfway through the race: Lowe fights his way past Wilson to claim third place, just as another caution comes out on Lap 63, keeping everyone on their toes. Racing resumes on Lap 68 with Altice holding strong and Hardin on the outside, flanked by Lowe. Lowe zips past into second, while Brennan Myers tries to sneak by Hardin, who skillfully shuts the doorâwhat a race!
The tension escalates on Lap 79 when Lowe challenges Altice, side by side in turns 1 and 2 on Lap 80, and snags the leadâonly for caution to be waved on Lap 81! Action picks back up on Lap 86 with Lowe and Myers at the forefront. Lowe nails the restart while Myers finds himself tussling with Todd Cousins; they battle fiercely, but a little contact leads to caution on Lap 88.
Racing once again kicks off on Lap 92 with Lowe and Smith leading the charge! Lowe defies gravity, launching ahead early and allowing Smith to slip into second, but the chaos comes crashing down during a massive pileup in turn 2 on Lap 93.
When the race resumes for the final laps on Lap 97, Lowe and Smith are back in control, with Lowe taking off like a rocket! But brace yourselvesâturn 4 is mayhem, and as the dust settles, Myers emerges as he steals third among the wreckage. In an exhilarating finish, James Lowe crosses the line in first place to take the victory for Season 30 Round 02 at Hickory, with Lowell Jewell and Brennan Myers rounding out the podium!
Mark your calendarsâjoin us for Season 30 Round 03 racing next Saturday, April 5th at 9:10pm ET, live on VGN at Five Flags Speedway! Donât miss out on the action!
Highlights
đ James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 02 race at Hickory Motor Speedway.
đ Lowell Jewell was the biggest mover, gaining 9 spots, racing from 11th to 2nd!
đ The race featured three leaders with two lead changes. Ruben Altice led the most laps (70), followed by James Lowe (25) and Ricky Hardin (9).
YYR Tour Modified Series S2R2 | South Boston Speedway
The YesterYear Racing (YYR) Tour Modified Series revved up for an action-packed showdown on March 25th at South Boston, showcasing Season 2 Round 2 of thrilling racing. Jerry Isaacs stormed through qualifications, clocking in the fastest time at 14.170 seconds.
As the green flag waved for the YYR SOBO 150, it was a neck-and-neck start with Isaacs and Todd Liston side by side. While Liston briefly faltered at the entrance of turn 1, he quickly regained his footing and settled into 2nd place behind Isaacs. Behind them, Brian Bianchi and Daryl Wineinger engaged in a fierce battle for 3rd, with Bianchi ultimately taking the outside lane to claim victory in that duel.
The first caution flew on lap 27, resulting from lapped traffic that tangled with Isaacs, forcing him to pit and allowing Liston to take the lead on Lap 29.
When racing resumed on lap 31, Liston and Bianchi were leading the pack. However, a quick caution on lap 33 halted their momentum. After the restart on lap 38, Liston found himself back in control.
On lap 41, Wineinger made several attempts to squeeze past Bianchi for 2nd but couldnât find a way through. Meanwhile, Brian Johnson and Bill Martin put on a dazzling side-by-side spectacle from Lap 50 to Lap 56, with Martin eventually edging out Johnson for 10th place. Another caution came on Lap 58, setting the stage for a stacked restart on lap 62, where Liston took the lead again, but not without chaos among the lap cars that ensued.
Green flag racing kicked off on lap 67 with Liston leading, but tensions mounted as Bianchi pressured Liston, both drivers racing ahead of Tom Ogle in 3rd. By Lap 81, Bianchi was breathing down Listonâs neck, looking for an opportunity. A caution on Lap 87 put a pause on the fierce competition.
When the race resumed on lap 92, Liston held the front spot, but Bianchi didnât let up. By lap 104, he was right on Listonâs tail, ready to make a move. On lap 113, Bianchi took his chance, overtaking Liston and snatching the lead, just before another caution on Lap 114.
As racing resumed on lap 119, Bianchi was back in command. Meanwhile, Rex Hoyle and Jeffery Hardin were locked in a battle for 3rd, with Hoyle eventually securing the position. On Lap 134, Hoyle tried to dive inside Liston for 4th, leading to a side-by-side clash. They battled fiercely until their duel led to a caution on Lap 136.
After another restart on Lap 141, Bianchi led the final stretch with Hardin applying pressure in 2nd. Lowell Jewell charged through the pack, vying for 5th against Johnson in a spirited battle fueled by competitive spirit. As the white flag waved, Bianchi held onto a tight half-second lead over Hardin, while Liston and Brian Neff jostled for 3rd. In the end, Brian Bianchi crossed the finish line first, claiming victory in Season 2 Round 2 of the YYR SOBO 150, with Jeffery Hardin finishing 2nd and Todd Liston rounding out the podium in 3rd.
Mark your calendars! The next exhilarating round of the YesterYear Racing Tour Modified series is set for April 8th at 8:25pm ET at Richmond Raceway. Donât miss it!
Highlights
đ Brian Bianchi wins the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 2 Round 02 race at South Boston Speedway.
đ Lowell Jewell was the biggest mover, gaining 18 spots, racing from 24th to 6th!
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R01 | Martinsville Speedway
The excitement of Season 30 of the Bootleg Racing Leagueâs Late Model Invitational ignited at the iconic Martinsville Speedway, setting the stage for an unforgettable showdown. As the green flag waved, the front row featured dynamic rivals Brennan Myers and Kurt Smith, both itching for victory. Myers bolted off to a solid start, but Smith swiftly challenged him from the outside. Just as the field settled, a caution flew before they completed the first lap, tightening the suspense from the get-go.
The race restarted on lap 6, and Smith launched magnificently, granting Myers just enough space to slot into second. However, the caution came out once more, halting the momentum. Back at it on Lap 11, Smith once again took off like a rocket. Myers valiantly defended his position, but Mike Holloway slipped past into second place, with Lowell Jewell close behind, clinching third. As caution waved again on Lap 13, the battle intensified with the field regrouping.
Restarting on Lap 18 with Smith leading and Holloway right on his tail, the thrill continued. Smithâs knack for great starts kept Holloway in tow while Jewell and Todd Cousins fought for positions further back. Caution fell on Lap 32, prompting another restart on Lap 36. Smith and Holloway resumed their duel, with Smith holding strong in the lead.
Lap after lap, the tension mounted, and after another caution on Lap 43, they went green once more on Lap 47. Smith launched again, allowing Holloway to maintain second. As the laps wore on, the drivers engaged in fierce battles for positions, none more thrilling than the showdown between Jewell and Cousins.
On Lap 56, Smith was again commanding the track despite Hollowayâs best efforts to push inside. The action divided into an exhilarating showdown as Jewell advanced into second, only to have a massive pileup erupt on Lap 61, further complicating the race.
The stakes grew with each caution, leading to the intense Lap 65 restart where Smith and Jewell faced off anew. Schoen emerged as a fierce competitor, making his move into second by Lap 70 and ultimately seizing the lead after some riveting wheel-to-wheel racing with Smith.
As the laps dwindled, a late caution fell on Lap 83, followed by a late-race tussle with Schoen, Jewell, and Smith battling for supremacy. Tension gripped the spectators as Lap 97 saw Smith and Menda exchange contact, bringing out yet another caution, setting up a thrilling Green-White-Checker finish.
With the lights blazing, Schoen jumped ahead when the race resumed on Lap 101. Jewell secured a clean second, leaving Smith to fend off a spirited challenge from Myers. In the thrilling conclusion, it was Adam Schoen who crossed the finish line first, claiming victory, with Lowell Jewell hot on his heels in second. The fans erupted, knowing they had witnessed a race for the ages!
Be sure to come back next week for Season 30 Round 02 racing at Hickory Motor Speedway on Saturday march 29th at 9:10pm ET.
Highlights
đ Adam Schoen wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 01 race at Martinsville Speedway.
đ Jason Menda was the biggest mover, gaining 16 spots, racing from 20th to 4th!
đ The race featured two leaders with one lead change as Kurt Smith led 69 laps followed by Adam Schoen with 33 laps.
BRL Late Model Invitational S29R11 | New Smyrna Speedway
As the engines revved up for the grand finale of the season, Aiden Young was in the driverâs seat, leading the points race against James Lowe, who was hot on his heels in second place. Lowe knew he had to clinch a victory while hoping for a misstep from Young to snag the championship title. The tension was palpable as the front row, featuring Scott Negus and Lowell Jewell, prepared to drop the green flag for Season 29 Round 11 at New Smyrna.
When the race kicked off, Negus launched into a blistering start, while Tre Blohm attempted to sneak past Jewell on the inside. However, Jewell maintained his position in second, leaving Blohm to hold onto third. Meanwhile, John Wilson was putting on a show, challenging Young for fourth place, eventually making a successful move inside.
By Lap 8, the field was tight and single-file, with the exception of Lowe, who was on a mission, picking off cars one by one as he climbed up the ranks. An intense moment came on Lap 10 when Brennan Myers and Todd Liston had a brief spill in contact, but they quickly regained control, avoiding a caution.
Lowe made his move on Young around Lap 20, taking over fourth as he continued his relentless pursuit of the championship. Negus had established a dominant 1.5-second lead by the race’s quarter mark. Another chaotic situation unfolded on Lap 26, with several cars getting tangled, but again, no caution was thrown.
As the race progressed to Lap 27, Lowe executed a daring maneuver to overtake Blohm, with Ruben Altice and Adam Schoen riding the inside line to follow him past into fourth and fifth positions, relegating Blohm back to sixth.
The competition heated up on Lap 34 as Lowe and Altice both zipped by Jewell to take second and third, with Jewell losing ground to fourth. By halfway, Negus was still leading but Lowe was closing the gap, now about one second behind. The middle pack was showcasing some thrilling racing, with fierce battles for position, while the top five seemed fairly established.
On the final lap, Negus held a firm one second advantage over Lowe, and a commanding five seconds over Altice, locking in the finishing order for Season 29 Round 11. Aiden Young managed to finish in sixth place, but that was enough to secure the coveted Season 29 BRL Late Model Championship!
Looking ahead, the excitement isnât over as the Season 30 Round 01 of the BRL Late Model Invitational revs up on March 22nd at Martinsville Speedway at 9:10pm ET!
Highlights
đ Scott Negus wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 29 Round 11 race at New Smyrna Speedway.
đ đ Aiden Young is the Season 29 Round 11 Late Model Champion! đ đ
đ Ruben Altice was the biggest mover, gaining 8 spots, racing from 11th to 3rd!
đ The race featured only one leader who led all 100 laps: Scott Negus.
BRL Late Model Invitational S29R10 | South Boston Speedway
The excitement was palpable as Bruce Pearson and Chris Davis led the charge at South Boston Speedway for Season 29 Round 10! Pearson wasted no time, blazing ahead at the green, while Davis dove in behind him to snag 2nd place. However, just as the adrenaline peaked, a caution on the backstretch halted the action before the first lap could be completed and would be the nights only official caution.
When the race resumed on Lap 6, Pearson and Davis were back at it, with Pearson showing a strong start. Davis strategically tucked in front of Todd Liston, keeping his 2nd place spot secure as Liston settled into 3rd. By Lap 13, the atmosphere was electric, with Davis fiercely pursuing Pearson, setting himself up for a daring pass for the lead.
Lap 25 saw Davis catching a break; he found room, and the two raced side by side through the turns. Pearson held his ground, leading Lap 26, but Davis tapped into some serious momentum, finally claiming the lead on Lap 27!
As the race neared its halfway point on Lap 31, Liston made his move, challenging Pearson for the 2nd place and successfully passing him on the outside line. With Davis now boasting a two-second cushion over Liston, the battle for the top spots continued to intensify. Aiden Young, keen on breaking into the top three, took on Pearson, but despite several attempts, he struggled to break through Pearsonâs defenses.
Lap 68 brought a thrilling showdown as Young and Pearson went toe-to-toeâside by side, and even three wide with a lapped car in the mix! Tension soared as they made slight contact, yet Pearson found a burst of speed on the outside to reclaim his position. But the action didn’t stop there; James Lowe powered his way to 4th and began frightening Pearson on Lap 83. On Lap 84, Lowe found his opening, diving inside Pearson to secure 3rd.
Young wasn’t done yet, though. He took to the outside of Pearson on Lap 88, all while Lowe managed to sweep past Liston to claim 2nd. As the race entered its final laps, Davis showcased his dominance with an impressive five-second lead!
As the checkered flag waved, Chris Davis cruised to victory, finishing almost five seconds ahead of James Lowe, who claimed 2nd place with Todd Liston rounding out the podium in 3rd.
Looking ahead, all eyes will be on the Season 29 finale next week at New Smyrna Speedway on Saturday, March 15th, at 9:10pm ET. Aiden Young heads into this thrilling conclusion with a 14-point advantage over James Lowe, while Scott Negus sits 26 points back in 3rd. It’s shaping up to be a race for the ages!
Highlights
đ Chris Davis wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 29 Round 10 race at South Boston Speedway.
đ Donny Moore was the biggest mover, gaining 11 spots, racing from 20th to 9th!
đ The race featured two leaders with only one lead change. Chris Davis led 75 laps followed by Bruce Pearson with 25 laps.
BRL Late Model Invitational S29R09 | Oswego Speedway
The high-octane action of Season 29 Round 09 kicked off with Chris Haizlip and Bruce Pearson leading the charge to the green flag! Haizlip shot out of the gate, but Pearson had to hold off a fierce dive from Todd Liston as they thundered into Turn 1, resulting in a nail-biting contact! Liston seized 2nd place, with Tre Blohm lurking just behind as he eyed Pearson for 3rd when a caution waved on Lap 2.
As the engines roared back to life on Lap 6, Haizlip and Liston resumed their battle at the front. Haizlip bolted ahead, but Blohm executed a daring inside maneuver on Liston, claiming 2nd. It didn’t take long for Blohm to challenge Haizlip; by Lap 6, he was alongside him through Turns 3 and 4, and on Lap 7, he snagged the lead! Liston soon followed suit, relegating Haizlip to 3rd, while Ed Sprenger seized 4th from Pearson. Another caution dampened the excitement briefly on Lap 9. Racing kicked back into gear on Lap 14 with Blohm and Liston at the helm once more. Blohm cleared the field and Liston settled into 2nd comfortably, but Haizlip was feeling the heat from Pearson! A quarter of the way through, the pack settled into mostly single-file racing, but occasional challenges kept the tension high.
By Lap 36, the battle intensified as Haizlip found himself under attack from Pearson on the outside while Adam Schoen joined the fray. But the outside line faltered, causing Pearson to fall back while Schoen held onto the 4th spot. On Lap 39, Schoen made a bold move inside Haizlip, claiming 3rd! Meanwhile, Blohm was cruising with over a second lead by Lap 41. Caution swept through again on Lap 49, but when action resumed on Lap 54, Blohm and Liston were right back at it! With Blohm pulling ahead, Liston settled in for 2nd. Schoen was holding down 3rd as Pearson clashed with Mike Holloway for 4th, with Pearson ultimately taking the victory in that duel. However, on Lap 58, Brennan Myers swooped in, making a stunning inside move on Pearson to snatch 4th for himself!
Speeding toward Lap 61, Schoen executed a thrilling maneuver going into Turn 1, overtaking Liston to claim 2nd! The drama continued on Lap 82, where Myers and Davis fought tooth and nail for 4th, with Myers completing the pass! But the excitement was cut short by a caution on Lap 88. When things restarted on Lap 93, Blohm and Schoen reignited the battle at the front. Blohm fired off the line like a rocket, but Schoen struggled to find traction on the outside, allowing Myers to push 3-wide into Turn 1, leading to an incredible pile-up on the frontstretch! The caution brought the race to a halt on Lap 93.
Once action resumed on Lap 98, it was Blohm and James Lowe vying for dominance. Blohm held strong, but Lowe kept the pressure on from the outside, inching closer with every lap. As the white flag waved on Lap 99, Lowe was at Blohmâs bumper heading into Turn 1. But Blohm found a burst of speed, pulling ahead down the backstretch. As they roared out of Turn 4, it was Blohm who triumphed, claiming victory in Season 29 Round 09 at Oswego Speedway! James Lowe crossed the line in a valiant 2nd place, and the current season points leader, Aiden Young, rounded out the top three in 3rd.
Donât miss the heart-pounding action next Saturday, March 8th, at 9:30pm ET for Season 29 Round 10 racing excitement at South Boston Speedway!
Highlights
đ Tre Blohm wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 29 Round 09 race at Oswego Speedway.
đ Ruben Altice was the biggest mover, gaining 11 spots, racing from 16th to 5th!
đ The race featured two leaders with one lead change. Tre Blohm led the most laps with 95 followed by Chris Haizlip with 5.
YYR Tour Modified Series S2R01 | Daytona International Speedway
Get ready for the adrenaline rush of the season as the second season of YYR roars to life! It kicked off on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, with a thrilling showdown that set the stage for an exhilarating 14-race series, concluding on November 11, 2025. Every Tuesday at 8:30pm ET, fans are in for a treat as the Virtual Grip Network brings these electrifying races to your screens live on YouTube, showcasing the heart-pounding action of Tour Modified racing, which boasts roots going back to the iconic 1966 season.
Rex Hoyle and Jerry Isaacs led a massive 30-car field onto the hallowed grounds of Daytona International Speedway for the Season 2 Round 01 of the YesterYear Tour Modified Series. Isaacs stormed off the line with a fantastic start, darting ahead, only to be quickly caught by a tightly packed field – bumper to bumper, these modifieds were ready for battle! A near disaster loomed on turns three and four as a car grazed the yellow line, but the driver skillfully maintained control, keeping the race alive and electrifying. As the race unfolded on Lap 3, it became clear that the frontrunners were settling into a furious two-by-two formation, drafting and outpacing the competition. But chaos reignited on Lap 5 when a car careened through the grass without a caution flag flying, keeping the momentum going! By Lap 6, the top six cars formed a single-file line, extending their lead to about a second ahead of the rest, while Lap 7 saw the first caution of the night triggered when a car slammed into the wall. The pit stops under caution due to fuel concerns on Lap 11 shook things up as Isaacs and Dale Copeland emerged to lead the pack. Over the next laps, three distinct racing packs formed, with the top six cars seeking glory at the front and a lone tandem battle forming behind.
Fast forward to Lap 36, and a new leader emerged – Mark Fisch, with Jonathan Theer providing a mighty push from behind! The intensity cranked up again with green flag pit stops on Lap 41 as the tension hung in the air. On Lap 42, Copeland seized the lead, but a twist as he pitted on Lap 43 saw the lead pass to Ken Allen. The drama intensified on Lap 47 when Isaacs surged back into the top spot, making a daring outside move from third! Lap 53 saw Gavin Adams nipping at Isaacsâ heels, seizing the lead in a spectacular twist of fortune. As we entered the later stages, lead changes became common, with Isaacs and Allen exchanging blows as they tore through the track. By Lap 58, Isaacs and Allen crafted a two-car pack, looking unstoppable as they approached the finale. Then it came down to the wire! The excitement surged on Lap 70 with pit stops once again shaking up the leaderboard. Isaacs, with a solid four-second lead, rejoined the action, but Fisch and Adams weren’t backing down, making a fierce comeback. Fisch took command on Lap 81, leaving everyone on the edge of their seats! As the final lap approached, Isaacs and Allen built an impressive eight-second cushion over Adams and Liston, but Liston had different plans. Lap 98 saw him make a critical move, passing Adams for third. With the tension building, lapped traffic disrupted Allenâs momentum, and in a heart-pounding moment, Isaacs, 0.3 seconds behind, battled the lap cars only to brush against the apron, losing crucial speed. In a breathtaking finish, Allen capitalized on the situation, catching Isaacs as they charged towards the checkered flag. With a burst of speed, he snatched the victory right from Isaacsâ grasp! Todd Liston rounded out the amazing podium performance, finishing third after starting way back in 21st!
Donât miss the next electrifying chapter in the YesterYear Tour Modified racing saga as Round 02 fires up at South Boston Speedway on Tuesday, March 25th, at 8:35pm ET on VGN! Buckle up, because the excitement is just getting started!
Highlights
đ Ken Allen wins the YesterYear Tour Modified Series Season 02 Round 01 race at Daytona International Speedway.
đ Scott Negus was the biggest mover, gaining 21 spots, racing from 30th to 9th!
đ The race featured many lead changes, exciting pack and single file racing, green flag pit stops and only one caution for 100 laps.
BRL Late Model Invitational S29R08 | Southern National Speedway
Get ready for a thrilling race as Ed Sprenger and Scott Negus lead the field to kick off Season 29 Round 08 at the iconic Southern National Speedway! As the green flag waved, Sprenger hit the loud pedal while Negus attempted a daring move on the outside. However, things got a bit dicey as Negus lost traction on the exit, settling back in line, and causing an early caution on Lap 2.
But donât worry, the excitement resumed on Lap 7! Sprenger and Negus were back on it, with Sprenger making a phenomenal jump at the restart, forcing Negus to tuck in behind him. Meanwhile, Bruce Pearson was holding strong in 3rd, but Lowell Jewell was hot on his heels in 4th. The battle heated up as Jewell found an opening on Lap 16, diving inside of Pearson. Side by side they went for a nail-biting moment, but Jewell completed the pass, leaving Pearson to fend off John Heyn, who was gunning for 5th and successfully secured the position.
Lap 20 brought some drama, as Negus caught up with Sprenger. The tension escalated, and like a flash, Negus sped past Sprenger, taking the lead on Lap 21! Meanwhile, Heyn wasnât done yet; he waged an epic battle against Pearson for 4th and emerged victorious by Lap 25! With a quarter of the race down, Negus and Sprenger had carved out a solid 1-second lead over Jewell in 3rd.
But hold on tight! A caution on Lap 34 had everyone on their toes. When racing resumed on Lap 40, Negus took off into the lead with Sprenger close behind. The crowd was buzzing with excitement as Jewell and Heyn went toe to toe for 3rd; Heyn tried to hold on outside, but Jewell showcased his dominance and slipped past.
As the action continued, Stephen Spies snagged 4th from Heyn, making his presence known. Spies then set his sights on Jewell, securing 3rd on Lap 47âwhat a move! James Lowe was not to be outdone, edging into the top 5 and battling Jewell furiously! Lowe made his way up to 2nd, overtaking Sprenger on Lap 61. Meanwhile, Spies was trying every trick in the book to pass Sprenger for 3rd, but Sprenger firmly shut the door on Lap 65.
The tension thickened with a caution on Lap 80, leading into a dramatic restart on Lap 88 with Negus and Lowe fighting for glory at the front. Negus took off again, while Lowe put up a solid fight from the outside, but a determined Adam Schoen hounded them in 3rd. As the race dwindled down, positions were fierce from 4th to 12th, creating a whirlwind of heart-pounding action!
In the end, Scott Negus crossed the finish line first, claiming victory, followed closely by the relentless James Lowe and the tenacious Adam Schoen!
Donât miss out on more exhilarating Late Model racing action next Saturday, March 1st at 9:10pm ET for Round 09 at Oswego Speedway! Buckle up!
Highlights
đ Scott Negus wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 29 Round 08 race at Southern National Speedway.
đ Adam Schoen was the biggest mover, gaining 17 spots, racing from 20th to 3rd!
đ The race featured three leaders with five lead changes. Scott Negus led the most with 78 laps followed by Ed Sprenger with 20 laps and James Lowe with two laps.
YesterYear Racing IROC Series | S1R1 | Daytona International Speedway
YesterYear Racing kicked off its highly anticipated International Race of Champions (IROC) series on February 18th at Daytona International Speedway, streaming live on Virtual Grip Network. This series aims to recreate the adrenaline-fueled excitement of the classic 1985 IROC, featuring the powerful iracing Cadillac CTS-V cars. Top champions from various leagues joined the fray, including OBRL, Red Light Racing (RLR), Bootleg Racing League (BRL), and YesterYear Racing (YYR).
Season 1 Round 1 dazzled fans with 15 elite drivers. J R Shepherd (BRL) thundered to pole position with Sean Foltz (OBRL) on his tail. Shepherd and Josh Robinson (OBRL) surged on the inside as the green flag waved, while Foltz and Brian Bianchi (YYR) mounted a fierce outside challenge. By Lap 2, Tom Ogle (OBRL) attempted a daring third line, showcasing the intense competition. The excitement peaked as they went three-wide at the finish line on Lap 4, with only fractions of a second separating them! A push from Lloyd Moore (OBRL) nudged him into the wall but miraculously did not cause a crash, although he lost crucial positions.
As the race unfolded, the drivers maintained heart-stopping three-wide action. On Lap 18, Robinson made a bold move, surging in front of Shepherd as Bianchi led the middle row. The middle line began to gain momentum, allowing Foltz to come alive in the mix. Pitting strategies on Lap 43 and subsequent green flag stops shuffled the deck, but soon Shepherd and Todd Liston (BRL) took charge, getting support from Jeffery Hardin (BRL) and Geoffery Souza (RLR), who quickly closed the gap.
With adrenaline pumping, Hardin leaped to the outside line on Lap 71, leading a fierce charge, but once again, Shepherd’s inside line fought back. The final laps saw intense trading of positions, with Shepherd slipping back as Liston made his move. It came down to a thrilling finish on the last lap; Hardin and Souza battled fiercely, bumping and trading paint as they raced to the line. Jeffery Hardin clinched the victory, with Geoffrey Souza just behind in a thrilling second and Brian Bianchi close behind in third.
This race was a true edge-of-your-seat spectacle, showcasing exhilarating three-wide racing and an electrifying finish! Donât miss the next round on June 10th at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course at 8:30pm ET, only on VGN!
HIGHLIGHTS!
đJeffery Hardin of BRL wins Season 1 Round 1 of YesterYear Racing IROC!
đGeoffrey Souza (RLR) was the biggest mover of the race finishing 2nd after starting 13th!
đThere were 23 lead changes with 6 leaders! J R Shepherd (BRL) led the most (36) followed by: Sean Foltz (OBRL) (13), Josh Robinson (OBRL) (13), Jeffery Hardin (BRL) (9), Brian Bianchi (YYR) (8), and Tom Ogle (OBRL) (1).
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