BRL OUTLAWS S39 R9 Recap
31 May 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 39 | Round 9
Outlaw Modified Series | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
Saturday night, May 31st, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series rolled into Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for Round 9 of Season 39, and all eyes were on James Lowe, who entered the night with a commanding 33-point lead in the standings. With just three races remaining, all Lowe needed to do was take the grid — and he did, starting back in 10th.
Bruce Pearson led the field to green with Steve Hilbert alongside. Pearson controlled the early going, but Todd Liston came storming up from third, taking second place on lap 1 and applying immediate pressure. Hilbert didn’t make it easy, staying glued to Liston’s bumper and preventing him from taking a clean shot at the lead.
But on lap 14, Liston made his move — diving low under Pearson in turn 3 to claim the top spot. Pearson quickly regrouped and shut the door on Hilbert to hold second. Meanwhile, Lowe was quietly picking his way through the field, bringing Chris Davis along in his tire tracks.
By the halfway point, Lowe had worked his way into second, with Davis right behind in third. But Liston had built a 1.5-second lead, and it looked like he might run away with it — until a caution flew on lap 65, erasing the gap and setting up a showdown.
On the restart with 31 laps to go, Lowe didn’t wait around. He executed a perfect crossover move on Liston down the backstretch to take the lead, while Davis followed suit, sliding into second just a few laps later. Davis stayed glued to Lowe’s bumper the rest of the way, but Lowe never put a wheel wrong.
With a calm, calculated drive, James Lowe collected yet another win on the season and all but locked up the Season 39 championship — a title that now feels like a mere formality.
Next Saturday, June 7th, the Outlaw SK Modifieds head to South Boston Speedway. Tune in live at 7:45PM Eastern, only on the Virtual Grip Network!
MVRL ARCA SERIES S1 R9 Recap
26 May 2025
Maximum Velocity Racing League | Season 1 | Round 9
ARCA Series | New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Monday night, May 26th, the Maximum Velocity Racing League rolled into New Hampshire Motor Speedway to celebrate Memorial Day with a wild one — Race 9 of Season 1 in the MVRL ARCA Series.
James Lehman fired off from the pole with a lap of 30.033 seconds, joined on the front row by Heath Smith. Behind them, the top six — including Justin Michael, Scott Patten, Aiden Young, and Zack Saunders — would end up trading paint and positions all night long.
As has been the story of the season, cautions were plentiful as drivers battled loose-handling race cars, especially on corner exit. Lehman led early but on lap 17, Michael dove deep to the inside in turn 1, drifted up into Lehman, and the two made heavy contact. Both recovered, but the pace was gone — and Smith took full advantage, snatching the lead.
Lehman managed to stay near the podium while Michael faded to seventh. As the cautions continued to shuffle the deck, Young got sent hard into the inside wall on lap 24, ending his night early. Meanwhile, Smith kept command out front with Saunders, Michael, Patten, and Howell all clawing toward the front.
Under caution on lap 38, Lehman made a bold decision — he hit pit road for fresh tires and repairs, dropping all the way back to 25th. But it was the right call. As racing resumed, Lehman carved through traffic, passing cars two and three at a time.
Up front, Smith came under fire from Patten and Saunders. With 26 laps to go, Patten went low for the lead. Smith slipped up out of turn 4 and scraped the wall — and both Patten and Saunders flew by.
Then the race turned chaotic.
With just over 10 to go, Charlie Widner grabbed the lead briefly before things exploded into a four-wide fight through turns 3 and 4 — Saunders, Patten, Widner, and a surging Lehman all going for it. Lehman wisely backed out, but Saunders came out of the dust with the lead.
With 6 to go, the final restart set the stage for a classic duel. Lehman launched an immediate attack, and the two leaders began trading slide jobs lap after lap. Coming to the white flag, Lehman had the lead. But off turn 2, Saunders crossed him over.
They went door-to-door through 3 and 4, Saunders got loose on corner exit, and the two drag-raced to the line. It was Saunders by just 0.008 seconds in a photo finish.
The MVRL ARCA Series returns next Monday, June 2nd from the high banks of Talladega Superspeedway. Don’t miss a lap — coverage goes live at 9:30PM Eastern only on the Virtual Grip Network!
OBRL CUP SERIES S8 R13 Recap
25 May 2025
OBRL Presented by VCTRYLNSPRTS | Season 8 | Round 13
YesterYear Cup Series | Charlotte Motor Speedway
Sunday night, May 25th, the Old Bastards Racing League, presented by VCTRYLNSPRTS, brought the thunder to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a special Memorial Day Weekend showdown—Round 13 of Season 8 in the YesterYear Racing Cup Series.
Cortney Nelson earned the pole with a fast lap of 29.758 seconds, and lined up alongside defending series champion Josh Robinson. From the drop of the green, the race was a showcase of high-speed, multi-groove action. Charlotte offered plenty of room for side-by-side racing, and the drivers took full advantage.
Nelson led the first 12 laps before Robinson surged around the top, using the momentum off the high side to claim the lead. But that lead was short-lived—Lloyd Moore quickly moved in and took over the top spot, stretching out a small but significant gap over the field. Dwayne McArthur and Tom Ogle stayed in hot pursuit while the first caution flew on lap 26 after contact between Nelson and Bryan Lindsey.
On the ensuing pit stop, Scott Negus rolled the dice with a two-tire call and took over the race lead. But that strategy didn’t hold—Negus faded fast, and Moore reclaimed the top spot just a few laps later. A second quick caution allowed Negus to pit for the other two tires, but from that point on, it was all about long-run speed.
As expected from the OBRL, the race went green for the final 123 laps. Moore held the point for a while, but this time around, McArthur wasn’t letting him breathe. By lap 64, Ogle made his move—taking the lead from Moore with a strong inside run through turns 3 and 4. Moore tried to fight back, but McArthur was already slicing up the outside, shuffling Moore back to third.
On lap 69, McArthur passed Ogle and took command of the race just before green flag pit stops began to loom. Around lap 85, drivers started cycling through pit road, and once the shuffle settled by lap 105, McArthur led again—but Robinson was coming.
Lap after lap, Robinson chipped away at the gap. And when McArthur and Ogle resumed their duel for the lead, Robinson was right there to pounce. He took the lead on lap 126 and began to pull away with just over 30 laps to go. But McArthur wasn’t done.
In the final five laps, McArthur reeled in Robinson, staying glued to his bumper and searching for a way through. Then, in the final corner of the final lap, McArthur arced his entry into turn three, shot off the exit of four, and edged ahead at the stripe—taking the win by just 0.056 seconds in one of the closest finishes of the season.
The OBRL YesterYear Racing Cup Series returns next Sunday, June 1st, from Nashville Superspeedway with the green flag scheduled for 8:00PM Eastern, live only on the Virtual Grip Network.
MVRL ARCA SERIES S1 R8 Recap
19 May 2025
Maximum Velocity Racing League | Season 1 | Round 8
ARCA Series | Iowa Speedway
Monday, May 19th, the Maximum Velocity Racing League’s ARCA Series brought the action to Iowa Speedway for Round 8, and for the first time in weeks, we saw long green flag runs that let tire wear and race strategy shine.
Scott Patten started on the pole with a 22.857 and dominated the early stages, holding off Heath Smith to win the stage at lap 37 and snag 10 critical bonus points. After pit stops under the stage break, new challengers like Charlie Widner and Michael Milfelt stepped up, but no one could crack Patten’s control of the race—until disaster struck.
Under a lap 58 caution, while slowing for the pace car, Patten was rear-ended hard, taking significant damage that ended his night early in a shocking turn of events.
That opened the door for Rob Haynes, but a missed shift on the restart dropped him out of contention as Milfelt and then Widner took turns at the front. Widner used a quick crossover move to grab the lead on lap 69 and wouldn’t give it up without a fight.
Meanwhile, Justin Michael, who had started deep in the field and suffered a late speeding penalty, made a furious charge back through traffic, slicing his way forward in the final 20 laps.
In a green-white-checkered finish, Michael got to Widner’s bumper and tried to dive under him multiple times, but Widner defended perfectly and held on to take the win at Iowa—his 2nd of the season and a big one in the championship fight.
The MVRL ARCA Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway next Monday, May 26th, with the action going live at 9:30PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network.
BRL OUTLAWS S39 R8 Recap
17 May 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 39 | Round 8
Outlaw Modified Series | Southern National Motorsports Park
Saturday, May 17th, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series rolled into Southern National Motorsports Park for Round 8 of Season 39, and with James Lowe all but crowned champion already, the rest of the field was fighting for pride—and a shot at a race win.
Steve Hilbert started on pole with his brother Tom Hilbert alongside, but it was Kurt Smith wasting no time moving up from third to take the early lead. Bobby Hayes followed him through to second as both Hilberts got shuffled to the high side and faded back.
By lap 24, Lowe made his presence known—blasting from third to the lead in one move around Smith and John Wilson. Ruben Altice tried to mount a challenge, but Lowe was in a class of his own.
With a small 11-car field, most of the night ran clean and uneventful, single file, and Lowe cruised to his fourth win of the season—crossing the line a dominant four seconds ahead of the field.
The most excitement came behind him on the final lap as Altice and Brennan Myers battled for second. Coming off the last corner, both drivers got loose, but Altice edged Myers at the line to steal the runner-up spot in a photo finish.
The series takes a break for Memorial Day Weekend and returns on Saturday, May 31st, from Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway—live at 7:40PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network.
MVRL ARCA SERIES S1 R7 Recap
12 May 2025
Maximum Velocity Racing League | Season 1 | Round 7
ARCA Series | Chicagoland Speedway
Monday night, May 12th, the Maximum Velocity Racing League’s ARCA Series rolled into Chicagoland Speedway for Round 7 of Season 1, and once again, the night was packed with chaos, cautions, and controversy.
Aiden Young led the field to green after nabbing the pole with a time of 30.613, flanked by Tuffy Casey on the front row. The opening laps were a high-speed brawl with drivers going three and four wide, exploring every inch of Chicagoland’s multi-groove surface. Frequent early cautions kept the field tightly packed and strategy options open, though most drivers mirrored the leaders on pit road.
The midpoint of the race brought drama as Raul Alvis powered his way to the front, trailed by points leader Justin Michael. But things escalated quickly—Alvis aggressively pinched Michael to the apron heading into Turn 1, forcing Michael to fight back. A series of door slams ended with Alvis spinning into the path of Math Montambault, ending both of their nights in spectacular fashion and clearing the path for others to contend.
With the wreckfest out of the way, the field finally settled into a 20-lap green flag run to the finish. Michael Milfelt inherited the lead and held off James Lehman, who threw everything he had at the high line. Brad Slagle and a hard-charging Aiden Young added to the mix in the closing laps. The top four broke away, dicing for position right down to the checkered.
Milfelt held on to secure his first win of the season, while Lehman crossed the line second but was disqualified due to contact in the final laps. That handed Scott Patten second and Young third in the official results.
With Justin Michael having a rough night, Charlie Widner now takes over the points lead by just two points heading into next week.
The MVRL ARCA Series returns next Monday night from Iowa Speedway, with the action going live at 9:30PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network.
OBRL CUP SERIES S8 R12 Recap
11 May 2025
OBRL Presented by VCTRYLNSPRTS | Season 8 | Round 12
YesterYear Cup Series | Kansas Speedway
Sunday night, May 11th, the Old Bastards Racing League’s YesterYear Racing Cup Series rolled into Kansas Speedway for Round 12 of Season 8, and the night delivered a strategic and hard-fought showdown under the lights.
Josh Robinson, the defending champion, started from the pole but played things cautiously in the opening laps, slipping back while Robert Guarisco charged to the front using the high line—a move that inspired many to test the outer groove. Bryan Lindsey and Andrew Kotska kept the pressure on early, but by lap 18, Robinson turned up the wick and surged back to the lead.
The night was defined by tire strategy, track position, and relentless side-by-side racing. A lap 27 caution triggered pit stops for the full field, and while Robinson held the lead on the restart, Dwayne McArthur wasted no time diving low to take it away. McArthur became the man to beat, defending his position against wave after wave of challengers—Kotska, Lloyd Moore, and eventually Robinson, who worked back to the front after briefly slipping to fourth.
A second caution at lap 62 shuffled things again, and a late-race yellow with 48 laps to go opened the door for fresh tires. In a bold gamble, Jerry Isaacs stayed out to inherit the lead, but it was short-lived. Robinson took two tires and came out ahead of McArthur—but the call didn’t hold up. McArthur regained the lead just a few laps later and never looked back, laying down flying laps with Robinson and Kotska in pursuit.
As the run wore on, Kotska faded, with Clay Walker and Christian Loschen moving up. Loschen latched onto Robinson’s bumper, but no one had the tire life to match McArthur, who claimed his second win in a row and third of the season in dominant fashion.
The OBRL heads to North Wilkesboro Speedway for an All-Star race next weekend, but Virtual Grip Network will return to cover the points-paying action on Sunday, May 25th, from Charlotte Motor Speedway, live at 8:00PM ET.
BRL OUTLAWS S39 R7 Recap
10 May 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 39 | Round 7
Outlaw Modified Series | The Bullring at Las Vegas
Saturday night, May 10th, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series stormed into The Bullring at Las Vegas for Round 7 of Season 39, where James Lowe came in holding a commanding 19-point lead in the standings and riding a red-hot winning streak. But the night would finally bring a change at the front.
Kurt Smith started on pole but quickly faded with handling issues, opening the door for Jason Menda, who surged from 4th to the lead in the opening laps. Tre Blohm also made a strong early charge, while the usual suspects—James Lowe and defending champ Aiden Young—bided their time mid-pack.
Lowe cut through traffic aggressively and was up to Menda’s rear bumper by lap 19. What followed was a tense battle for the lead, with Menda fending off relentless pressure. But on lap 26, the fight turned physical—Lowe clipped Menda’s left rear, sending him spinning into the infield without triggering a caution. Lowe fell to 6th; Menda to the back.
Chris Davis inherited the lead but had Aiden Young breathing down his neck. Sensing an opportunity, Young made his move on lap 33, taking over the top spot and immediately pulling away. Meanwhile, Lowe recovered and clawed his way back to second, setting up a final charge.
But Young had checked out, and despite Lowe’s late push, the defending champion took the checkered flag, snapping Lowe’s winning streak in the process. With Young running part-time, Lowe’s lead in the points only grew—now 29 points clear of Tre Blohm as the series heads into its final stretch.
The Bootleg Racing League returns next Saturday, May 17th, from Southern National Speedway, with coverage going live at 7:40PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network!
MVRL ARCA SERIES S1 R6 Recap
05 May 2025
Maximum Velocity Racing League | Season 1 | Round 6
ARCA Series | Kern Raceway
Monday, May 5th saw the Maximum Velocity Racing League’s ARCA Series take on Kern Raceway for Round 6 of Season 1, and with a massive 41-car field, the short track was anything but forgiving. The night was marred by constant cautions and short green-flag runs, with strategy and patience proving just as important as raw speed.
James Lehman set the pace in qualifying with a fast lap of 18.351, but it was Justin Michael who jumped to the lead on the opening lap using the outside line—just before the first of many yellows flew. From there, the race became a stop-start affair as incidents throughout the field repeatedly broke the rhythm.
Raul Alvis used the restarts to his advantage early, moving into 2nd by lap 16 and applying pressure on Michael. He nearly took the lead on lap 31, but Michael defended well. A stage break at lap 45 shuffled the front with most of the leaders pitting, handing the top spot to Heath Smith.
The complexion of the race changed on lap 52 when Michael was turned on the backstretch by Alvis while working his way back through the field. Alvis stayed aggressive, climbing into the top 5, while Lehman took a more measured approach—climbing steadily, staying clean, and keeping the leaders in sight.
As the race progressed into its second half, Lehman got the better of Alvis in a tense side-by-side duel. That battle left Alvis exposed to Aiden Young, setting off another moment of chaos. Alvis attempted a crossover move on Young but came down across Zach Chapman, who was already there, losing momentum in the process. Though he recovered, tensions between Alvis and Chapman continued to build.
The two found each other again after a restart on lap 80, and the feud reached a boiling point as they traded contact repeatedly. Eventually, Alvis’s aggressive style caught up with him—after muscling past Chapman for 3rd, he got loose and was tagged by Chapman, ending his night prematurely.
Up front, Lehman faced heavy pressure from Young as the laps wound down but held his ground with calm and control to claim the win in a chaotic night at Kern. It’s Lehman’s 2nd win of the season and a major boost in the standings.
The Maximum Velocity Racing League ARCA Series returns next Sunday, May 12th, heading to Chicagoland Speedway for Round 7, with live coverage beginning at 9:25PM ET only on the Virtual Grip Network!
OBRL CUP SERIES S8 R11 Recap
04 May 2025
OBRL Presented by VCTRYLNSPRTS | Season 8 | Round 11
YesterYear Cup Series | Texas Motor Speedway
Sunday, May 4th brought the OBRL YesterYear Racing Cup Series, presented by VCTRYLNSPRTS, to the high banks of Texas Motor Speedway for Round 11 of Season 8, and the race delivered a wild night full of twists, cautions, and an epic late-race charge.
TJ Rogers earned the pole with a lap of 30.050 seconds, joined on the front row by Dan Hill. From the drop of the green, the racing was tight and aggressive, with loose track conditions putting drivers on edge throughout the field. The large pack never strung out much due to frequent cautions, keeping intensity levels high and testing every driver’s focus.
Rogers initially led the way but was under heavy pressure from Dwayne McArthur in the opening laps. The early part of the race stayed tightly contested, but things took a turn on lap 25 when contact between Hill and Andrew Kotska brought out a caution. The entire field came down pit road, but Rogers had pit trouble, dropping him deep into the running order and handing the lead to McArthur.
On the restart, McArthur found himself in a fierce fight with Chris Bates, who took the lead on lap 36. Bates’s time at the front was brief, however, as McArthur reclaimed the top spot on lap 44, this time dragging Tom Ogle, Greg McDaniel, and Robert Guarisco with him. From there, McArthur continued to lead, with Ogle in hot pursuit but unable to mount a serious challenge.
The race flipped again under caution on lap 81, when McArthur surprised everyone by coming down pit road alone for fresh tires. It dropped him to the rear, but it proved to be a pivotal moment. As the race restarted, McArthur began an incredible charge back through the field. With 30 laps to go, he passed Clay Walker for 2nd, then quickly reeled in and overtook Ogle for the lead.
In clean air once again, McArthur never looked back. Late attempts to challenge him fizzled as tire wear became the deciding factor. McArthur had just enough rubber left to hold off all challengers, scoring his second win of the season with a masterclass in tire strategy and perseverance.
Despite dropping out early due to technical issues, Josh Robinson maintains the points lead, sitting 21 points ahead of Tom Ogle heading into next week’s race.
The series heads to Kansas Speedway next for Round 12, with coverage going live Sunday, May 11th at 8:00PM ET, exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network!
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