BRL OUTLAWS S38 R7 Recap

15 February 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 7
Outlaw Modified Series | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

On Saturday, February 15th, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series rolled into Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for Round 7 of Season 38. Championship leader Aiden Young of Gambler Motorsports entered the night with a 10-point advantage over Thunder Ridge Racing’s Donny Moore, but lurking just 15 points back was BRL returnee James Lowe of Team Rocket Racing, quietly working his way into title contention.

Scott Negus led the field to the green from the pole alongside Bruce Pearson, and he wasted no time stretching out a lead while Moore made an aggressive charge from sixth to second within the opening 22 laps. From there, a long green flag run set in, and Moore’s early push quickly came back to haunt him as his pace started to drop.

Despite his fading speed, Moore refused to give up the second spot, forcing an increasingly frustrated line of drivers to stack up behind him. Stephen Spies made repeated attempts to pass but was turned away each time. As tensions rose, Todd Liston saw an opportunity, methodically climbing through the pack before making his move for third on lap 74.

With 10 laps remaining, Liston saw Moore’s defensive pattern and made a bold move—going even higher in the groove to sweep around the outside. Liston made it work, clearing Moore and pulling away with second place.

Negus, meanwhile, had been unchallenged up front, his lead hovering around one second for much of the race thanks to Moore’s blockade. Though Liston turned up the pace in the final laps, he ran out of time to close the gap as Scott Negus cruised across the line to take the checkered flag for Blue Oval Racing.

Moore’s defensive masterclass may not have earned him the win, but it did help him shave Young’s championship lead down to just seven points. Lowe also tightened the standings, now just 14 points out of the lead as the title battle intensifies in the second half of the season.

The BRL returns next Saturday, February 22nd, at Southern National Speedway. Catch all the action live at 7:40 PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL OUTLAWS S38 R6 Recap

08 February 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 6
Outlaw Modified Series | Myrtle Beach Speedway

On Saturday, February 8th, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series stormed into Myrtle Beach Speedway for Round 6 of Season 38. Championship leader Aiden Young of Gambler Motorsports entered the night with a 5-point edge over Thunder Ridge Racing’s Donny Moore, while defending series champion Todd Liston started on pole alongside Adam Schoen.

A late jump from Liston on the green flag stacked up the inside line, creating chaos in the early laps and severely hampering Moore’s race. Schoen attempted to take the lead from the outside but couldn’t complete the pass before Liston regained momentum and cleared out front. The opening laps saw several drivers slide down pit road, but the race remained under green as Liston controlled the early pace.

As the race settled in, Young methodically worked his way through the field, eventually securing second place and setting his sights on Liston. Despite closing the gap, Young struggled to find a way around the defending champion. Lap after lap, Liston held his ground—until a slight mistake on lap 79 gave Young the opening he needed. Wasting no time, Young darted to the inside and took over the race lead.

Meanwhile, James Lowe was carving his way forward, passing Liston for second on lap 88 and setting his sights on Young. Lowe reeled in the leader with impressive pace but simply ran out of laps before he could mount a serious challenge. Young held strong to take the checkered flag, stretching his championship lead to 10 points over Moore. Lowe’s runner-up finish propelled him into third in the standings, now just 15 points behind Young as the season hits its second half.

The series heads to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway next Saturday, February 15th. Catch all the action live at 7:40 PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL OUTLAWS S38 R5 Recap

01 February 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 5
Outlaw Modified Series | Stafford Motor Speedway

On Saturday, February 1st, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series rolled into Stafford Motor Speedway for Round 5 of Season 38. Aiden Young of Gambler Motorsports entered the night with a slim 4-point lead over Thunder Ridge Racing’s Donny Moore, setting up another intense battle in the championship fight.

Moore started on pole, with Tre Blohm taking advantage of his third-place start to jump into second as John Wilson secured third. An early caution shuffled the field, but Moore held onto the lead when racing resumed. A long green-flag run followed, with Blohm repeatedly challenging Moore but unable to complete the pass. Meanwhile, Chris Davis methodically worked his way forward, closing in on the leaders—only to have James Lowe charge through the field at an even stronger pace.

In the second half of the race, Lowe made his way around Blohm and set his sights on Moore. On lap 58, Lowe pounced, diving to the inside and taking control of the race lead with ease. From there, he was untouchable, stretching his advantage over the rest of the field.

Moore, struggling in the closing laps, fought hard to defend second place against Davis. Davis eventually pried the position away with 15 laps to go, while Young—who had climbed through the field multiple times only to slide back—finally secured third from Moore with 10 laps remaining.

While the battle raged behind him, Lowe with Team Rocket Racing put on a clinic, pulling away to win by more than three seconds in a commanding return to BRL competition after several years away from the series.

Young extended his points lead over Moore by a single point heading into Round 6. The BRL returns next Saturday, February 8th, at Myrtle Beach Speedway. Catch all the action live at 7:40 PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL OUTLAWS S38 R4 Recap

25 January 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 4
Outlaw Modified Series | Langley Speedway

On Saturday, January 25th, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series brought its fourth round of Season 38 to Langley Speedway. Entering the night, Donny Moore held an 8-point advantage in the standings over Aiden Young, but Young would leave with the upper hand after an impressive drive to victory.

Tre Blohm started on pole with Brennan Myers alongside him. The race began with immediate drama when Aiden Young attempted to clear around the outside of Chris Haizlip on the opening lap, leading to contact that sent Haizlip sideways in front of the oncoming field. That incident set the tone for a caution-filled night, with drivers making bold and aggressive moves to navigate the tight Langley track.

Blohm maintained the lead through the early stages, but by lap 31, Young had reeled him in. With a decisive move through turns 3 and 4, Young took control of the race lead and never looked back. Once out front, he showcased his speed, steadily keeping a gap over James Lowe, who had climbed into second.

Behind the leaders, Ruben Altice used the numerous restarts to work his way forward, moving into the second position on lap 69 after an inside pass on Lowe. Jason Menda followed suit, taking third from Lowe and later overtaking Altice for second. Menda pushed hard to challenge Young in the closing laps but could not match Young’s pace.

In the end, Aiden Young crossed the line unchallenged, delivering a commanding performance to claim the win. With his victory, Young overtook Moore in the standings, now holding a 4-point lead heading into the next round.

The action continues on Saturday, February 1st, as the series heads to Stafford Motor Speedway. Catch the live broadcast at 7:40 PM ET exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL LATE MODELS S29 R3 Recap

18 January 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 29 | Round 3
Late Model Series | Five Flags Speedway

On Saturday, January 18th, the Bootleg Racing League’s Late Model Invitational Series delivered another thrilling race during the third round of Season 29 at Five Flags Speedway. Mike Holloway and Mark Hertzog entered the night tied for the points lead, but Rubin Altice left as the night’s big winner and a new contender for the championship battle.

Tre Blohm started the race on pole, flanked by Todd Liston. Blohm led the opening laps but surrendered the lead to James Lowe on lap 6. Lowe quickly asserted dominance, setting a blistering pace and building a lead of over 2.5 seconds as the first half of the race went caution-free.

However, on lap 56, the green-flag run came to an abrupt end. A tap from Jeffrey Hardin sent Darryl Wineinger spinning out of turn 2, bringing out the first caution of the night and erasing Lowe’s commanding advantage.

On the restart, Chris Davis surged into second, setting his sights on Lowe. Once again, Lowe pulled away from the field, but tire wear began to play a crucial role as the race entered its final stages. Rubin Altice, known for his methodical approach, steadily worked his way forward, taking second place as others struggled to maintain grip.

With just 7 laps remaining, a late caution bunched up the field and gave Altice his shot at the lead. On the restart, Lowe’s earlier pace began to falter under the strain of worn tires. Altice capitalized, diving to the inside to take the lead with 4 laps to go. Before John Wilson could claim second, Aiden Young made an aggressive move to secure the runner-up spot, relegating Wilson to third as Lowe slipped further down the order.

Altice crossed the line first, claiming his second consecutive victory of the season. The win propelled him into a three-way tie for the points lead alongside Mike Holloway and Aiden Young.

The Late Model Invitational Series resumes next Saturday, January 25th, at Langley Speedway. Catch all the action live at 9:10 PM ET on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL OUTLAWS S38 R3 Recap

18 January 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 3
Outlaw Modified Series | Five Flags Speedway

The Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series rolled into Five Flags Speedway on Saturday, January 18th, for the third round of Season 38. The 100-lap event was filled with action, drama, and fierce battles as the drivers fought to navigate the notorious half-mile oval.

Lowell Jewell began the night from pole position, but his race came to an abrupt end just two laps in. A collision with Scott Negus sent Jewell out of contention, setting the tone for a caution-filled night. The incident ushered in a series of short green-flag runs that tested the patience and skill of the entire field.

Chris Davis emerged as the new leader following Jewell’s exit. From that point forward, Davis found himself in a relentless battle with Donny Moore, who was aggressively hunting for the top spot. The two drivers traded blows lap after lap, but Davis proved unshakable, holding his ground despite Moore’s best efforts.

While the front two fought for supremacy, John Wilson held steady in third place, his experience keeping him in podium contention. Closing in on Wilson was series rookie Edward Foster, who displayed impressive pace as he pressured Wilson throughout the second half of the race.

In the final laps, Davis found another gear, pulling away from Moore and securing a commanding victory. After the race, Davis reflected on his performance, telling Virtual Grip Network, “I really struggled in [turns] 1 and 2, like, that’s where everyone was gaining on me there, but I was really fast coming off of [turn] 4.”

Moore crossed the line in second, maintaining his lead in the championship standings over Aiden Young. Wilson managed to fend off Foster to claim the final step on the podium, while Foster’s solid fourth-place finish further established him as a rising talent in the series.

The Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series continues on Saturday, January 25th, with Round 4 set to unfold. Fans can catch all the action live at 7:40 PM ET on the Virtual Grip Network.

BRL OUTLAWS S38 R2 Recap

11 January 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 2
Outlaw Modified Series | Lanier National Speedway

Aiden Young took the checkered flag in the second round of the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series at Lanier National Speedway. The 100-lap race on the third-mile dirt oval provided plenty of side-by-side battles and drama, but it was Young’s expertise on the high line that secured him the win.

Edward Foster impressed with a second-place finish, battling Young fiercely in the closing laps. The Australian driver showed his skill and determination throughout the race. Ruben Altice rounded out the podium in third, continuing his strong start to the season.

The race saw intense action, with early leader John Wilson and Bobby Hayes setting the pace. Mid-race incidents, including a dramatic flip by Donnie Moore and a caution triggered by Kurt Smith and Ed Sprenger, shook up the field. Despite the chaos, 17 drivers finished on the lead lap.

James Lowe celebrated his 100th career start in the series, while Daryl Wineinger’s 13th-place finish puts him on the pole for next week’s race. Altice is expected to hold the points lead as the series heads to the next round.

The Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series continues next Saturday, with the action kicking off live at 7:40 PM ET on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL OUTLAWS S38 R1 Recap

04 January 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 38 | Round 1
Outlaw Modified Series | North Wilkesboro Speedway

The Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Series kicked off its 38th season on Saturday, January 4th, at North Wilkesboro Speedway. This marked the eighth time the series raced at the iconic 0.63-mile track. Donny Moore claimed his first victory at this venue in eight attempts, adding another win to his illustrious career as a five-time champion. Moore started on the front row, briefly fell back during the race, but displayed resilience by regaining the lead and defending it in the closing laps to secure the victory.

Defending champion Todd Liston finished 2nd after an eventful race. The three-time series champion made contact with Edward Foster mid-race, an incident that appeared to rattle him but didn’t keep him from battling back to contend for the win.

Ruben Altice impressed with a 3rd-place finish after starting 13th in the inverted grid. Altice showcased patience, avoiding much of the race’s chaos and overcoming late-race suspension damage to secure his podium spot.

Other notable performances included Trey Blohm, who finished 4th, and Bruce Pearson, who rounded out the top five. Tim Corder gained 13 positions to finish 7th after starting 20th. Series newcomer Edward Foster endured a tough night, finishing 13th after being involved in a major multi-car incident with Adam Shane and James Lowe.

The 100-lap race was marked by several cautions, as close battles and aggressive moves led to frequent incidents. The top 13 drivers from the previous race were inverted in the starting lineup, adding an extra layer of strategy to the event.

Donny Moore’s hard-fought win sets the tone for another thrilling season in the Outlaw SK Modified Series. The action continues next Saturday, January 11th, with live coverage on the Virtual Grip Network starting at 7:40 PM ET.

BRL OUTLAWS S37 R11 Recap

14 December 2024
Bootleg Racing League | Season 37 | Round 11
Outlaw Modified Series | Five Flags Speedway

The Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series wrapped up an electrifying season 37 on Saturday, December 14th, at Five Flags Speedway. All eyes were on the championship battle as John Heyn entered the finale holding a slim 4-point lead over defending champion Todd Liston. With everything on the line, the 24-car field lined up under the lights for one last night of 2024 racing.

James Lowe led the charge from the pole, quickly establishing himself as the car to beat while Ruben Altice and Lowell Jewell fought fiercely for 2nd. Liston, starting from 5th, immediately began working his way forward, gaining a slight edge over Heyn, who methodically climbed the order in pursuit of his rival. By lap 20, Liston had settled into 2nd, just behind Lowe, with Heyn hot on his heels in 3rd.

Frequent early cautions provided plenty of restarts, with Heyn strategically positioning himself to avoid risk while staying close enough to maintain his championship hopes. However, on lap 30, disaster struck. Heading into turn 3, Liston checked up to avoid contact with Lowe, and Heyn couldn’t react in time. He collided with Liston, spinning out and becoming entangled in a multi-car pileup. Heyn’s race—and his championship hopes—were effectively dashed, as significant damage relegated him to the rear of the field.

With his closest competitor out of contention, Liston shifted to a conservative strategy. He allowed Kurt Smith to move past and challenge Lowe for the lead, focusing on keeping his car clean and maintaining a podium position. The race saw an extended green flag run to the finish, with Lowe dominating up front and cruising to victory. Behind him, Liston stayed out of trouble, shadowing Smith to secure a 3rd-place finish and, more importantly, his 3rd Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series championship.

The dramatic season finale solidified Todd Liston’s legacy in the series, capping off a season filled with fierce competition and unpredictable moments. The Bootleg Racing League will return after the holidays, kicking off the new season on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Catch all the action live at 7:40 PM ET on the Virtual Grip Network!

BRL OUTLAWS S37 R10 Recap

07 December 2024
Bootleg Racing League | Season 37 | Round 10
Outlaw Modified Series | Hickory Motor Speedway

The Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series stormed into Hickory Motor Speedway on Saturday, December 7th, for the penultimate round of season 37. With Todd Liston holding a razor-thin 1-point lead over John Heyn in the championship standings, every lap carried enormous weight as the series neared its conclusion.

Donny Moore led the 22-car field to the green flag, with Stephen Spies quickly slotting into 2nd and applying early pressure for the lead. Allen Wannamaker, still mathematically in the championship hunt, started strong in 3rd, just ahead of his ToyMaker Racing teammate Chris Haizlip. Meanwhile, Liston found himself deep in the field, battling through intense traffic as the top four began to break away from the pack.

By lap 37, Spies capitalized on Moore’s defensive driving, taking over the lead. Moore attempted a crossover move but couldn’t complete it, settling into 2nd ahead of Wannamaker as the laps ticked toward the halfway point. Heyn, running in 5th, struggled to keep pace with the leaders and came under fire from Scott Negus, who eventually overtook him and began carving his way up the field, reaching 4th by passing Haizlip.

As the race wound down, it seemed the action had plateaued until chaos erupted on lap 94. A massive pileup exiting turn four brought out the caution and set the stage for a dramatic green-white-checkered finish. Spies, who had dominated much of the night, now faced the daunting task of defending his lead one final time.

At the drop of the final green flag, Spies launched perfectly to hold the top spot. Behind him, Moore fought hard to maintain 2nd but was overtaken by a determined Wannamaker coming to the white flag. Spies maintained his composure to claim his second win of the season, crossing the line ahead of Wannamaker, who delivered a strong 2nd-place finish to tighten the championship battle.

Heyn’s 5th-place finish was enough to reclaim the points lead, now holding a slim margin over Liston, who endured a frustrating night, finishing 10th. Wannamaker’s runner-up finish also kept his championship hopes alive, just 8 points adrift of Heyn heading into the final round.

The season finale is set for Saturday, December 14th, with all the action going live at 7:40 PM ET on the Virtual Grip Network. Don’t miss the thrilling conclusion to season 37!