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.
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.
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.
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.
YYR Tour Modified Series S2R6 | Thompson Speedway
In an exhilarating showdown at Thompson Speedway, Ken Allen and Jeff Lemire kicked off the YesterYear Tour Modified Series Connecticut 100 for Season 2 Round 6. Allen surged ahead at the start, allowing Tom Ogle to slip into second place, overtaking Lemire. The first caution waved on Lap 3 and the race resumed on Lap 8, with Allen maintaining his lead during a single-file restart. Pressure was mounting on Lemire from Bianchi, unable to make the pass for third.
As the laps progressed, another caution on Lap 15 halted the action, but racing resumed on Lap 20 with Allen once again leading the pack. The restart maintained a single-file formation, but another caution on Lap 29 forced another interruption. Racing resumed on Lap 33, but Allen’s late restart allowed Ogle to close in, running a lower line but unable to match Allen’s speed on the straights.
Caution reappeared on Lap 44, but Allen held strong at the front again on the restart from Lap 48. Another late restart from Allen allowed Ogle to dive inside on the backstretch, with Allen initially holding position at the line. However, a slip into the marbles cost him valuable spots, dropping him to fifth, while Ogle emerged as the new leader, with Bianchi and Lemire following in second and third.
By Lap 58, Ogle extended his lead to 1.5 seconds. The race saw yet another caution on Lap 63, which was quickly followed by Ogle asserting dominance at the front once more on Lap 67. A brief challenge from Bianchi saw the gap close to 0.5 seconds before Ogle got loose, letting Bianchi cut the distance to just 0.2 seconds on Lap 73, ramping up the pressure.
With only 14 laps to go, the action intensified. After another caution, the race resumed with only 9 laps left, with Ogle still in front. Bianchi, utilizing the lower line, crept up close to Ogle, and as the white flag waved with two laps remaining, he was right on Ogle’s tail, looking for a way past.
In a thrilling finish, Tom Ogle crossed the finish line first to claim victory at the Season 2 Round 6 of the Tour Modified Series at Thompson Speedway. Behind him, Brian Bianchi secured second place, while Jeff Lemire rounded out the top three.
Mark your calendars for the nostalgia-heavy racing action as the YYR Tour Modified Series heads to South Boston Speedway for Season 2 Round 07 on June 3rd at 8:30pm ET!
Highlights
🏆 Tom Ogle wins the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 2 Round 07 race at Thompson Speedway.
🚀 Torrance Childs was the biggest mover, gaining 12 spots, racing from 16th to 4th!
🏁The race had two leaders with only one lead change. Tom Ogle led 52 laps while Ken Allen led 48 laps.
YYR Tour Modified Series S2R5 | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
In an exhilarating showdown at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Darryl Wineinger claimed victory in Season 2 Round 05 of the YesterYear Tour Modified Series, fending off fierce competition from Tom Ogle.
As the race commenced, Ogle swiftly moved around Wineinger to take the lead on the very first lap, with Wineinger settling into a solid second place. A caution came out on Lap 2, but racing resumed on Lap 7 with Ogle still at the front.
Under pressure from Scott Negus, who was in third, both Ogle and Wineinger pulled away from the pack. The dynamic shifted on Lap 15 when Wineinger discovered an opening, seizing the lead on Lap 16. However, Ogle was not to be outdone; he retaliated on Lap 19 and regained the lead.
As the laps ticked down, a caution on Lap 22 prompted a single file restart on Lap 27 with Ogle still leading. Lapped traffic became a critical factor by Lap 47 as Wineinger began to catch up to Ogle. An attempted move by Wineinger on Lap 72 saw him momentarily losing momentum, but he remained persistent.
With just 18 laps remaining, Wineinger executed a strategic move using a lap car as a pick and was credited with the lead when a caution waved on Lap 83. Under caution with 15 laps to go, all drivers opted for a quick pit stop, with Wineinger narrowly emerging at the front as racing resumed with 12 laps left.
By this point, he had a 1.2-second gap over Ogle, who was trying to mount a challenge. Ogle’s attempt on the backstretch in the final laps fell short as Wineinger maintained his momentum and drive off the corners. In a nail-biting finish, Wineinger held onto his lead, crossing the finish line ahead of Ogle by a car length, while Ken Allen rounded out the podium in third.
This race not only showcased the drivers’ skill but also the intense battle for position, making it a memorable event in the series!
The next YYR Tour Mod race will be at Thompson Speedway on May 27th at 8:25pm ET.
Highlights
🏆 Darryl Wineinger wins the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 02 Round 05 race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
YYR Tour Modified Series S2R4 | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
The excitement was palpable as Tom Ogle and Ryan Pittman thundered to the green flag for Season 2 Round 04 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, ready to battle it out for the Flameless 300. The race kicked off with thrilling side-by-side action, but soon the leaders settled into a single-file line, carefully working their tires to find the right temperature. However, the caution flag waved on Lap 8, bringing the field to a brief halt.
Racing resumed on Lap 12 with Ogle commanding the lead, and a flurry of green flag laps spread the field apart, although lapped traffic added a tactical layer to the competition. The first wave of pit stops occurred under caution on Lap 64 as drivers scrambled for fresh tires, gearing up for the next phase of the race.
As the green flag waved on Lap 69, Ogle maintained his front position, but just two laps later, another caution flew on Lap 71. The tension built as racing restarted on Lap 75, with the top three drivers breaking away from the pack. The excitement surged, but caution returned again on Lap 98, allowing Ryan Pittman and Chris Haizlip to stay out and take control.
Pittman led when racing resumed on Lap 103, but caution struck once more on Lap 105. On Lap 124, Ken Allen made a bold move to snag third place from Haizlip, while the race continued to unfold with another caution on Lap 130. The tension peaked as racing resumed on Lap 135, and Ogle reclaimed the lead. However, caution reappeared on Lap 168, leading to a frenzy of pit stops. Scott Negus emerged from the chaos to assume the lead on Lap 173.
With the top three – Negus, Ogle, and Rex Hoyle – pulling away by two seconds, the battle intensified. Ogle relentlessly pressured Negus, making daring attempts to take the lead as the laps ticked down. On Lap 198, Ogle began his assault, battling side by side with Negus through Lap 202. Although he briefly fell back to second, Ogle’s determination surged on Lap 219.
As the race approached the final laps, Ogle launched a fierce attack but still had to settle for second as Hoyle sought to capitalize on the situation. Finally, on Lap 242, Ogle dove deep and executed a brilliant pass on Negus, claiming the lead! Hoyle attempted to overtake Negus for second, while Pittman found himself in a tight battle. Disaster struck as Pittman collided with the wall, forcing caution with just 24 laps remaining.
With the restart only 18 laps to go, Pittman emerged in front, flanked by Ogle and Darryl Wineinger. Pittman shot ahead, establishing a full-second lead before Ogle closed the gap, diving inside with just 12 laps to go! Ogle made the decisive pass around Pittman, seizing control with 11 laps remaining. Wineinger executed a similar move, capturing second as Pittman slipped back.
In a breathtaking finish, Tom Ogle crossed the checkered flag first, securing victory at the 300-lap race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Darryl Wineinger showcased an impressive run to finish second, while Ryan Pittman rounded out the top three. What an unforgettable race!
Highlights
🏆 Tom Ogle wins the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 2 Round 04 race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
🚀 Darryl Wineinger was the biggest mover, gaining 16 spots, racing from 18th to 2nd!
YYR Tour Modified Series S2R3 | Richmond Raceway
Tom Ogle and Ken Allen kicked off the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 2 Round 03 at Richmond in an exhilarating fashion. Ogle got off to a strong start, while Allen stayed on the outside, successfully taking a clear lane for second place. Rex Hoyle and Darryl Wineinger engaged in a fierce battle for third position. A caution came out on Lap 20, but racing resumed on Lap 25 with Ogle and Wineinger leading the pack. Jerry Isaacs made a bold move to pass Wineinger for second place after some contact, allowing Scott Negus to slip into third. Another caution on Lap 35 saw Ogle and Negus pit, resulting in Isaacs taking over first place for the restart. Hoyle and Brian Bianchi followed in second and third, respectively, as the race continued on Lap 39.
Isaacs quickly pulled ahead, maintaining a single-file formation for the rest of the field. On Lap 40, Ryan Pittman surged into third place after passing Hoyle, turning his attention to Isaacs, but the caution was waved again on Lap 44. Resuming on Lap 49, Isaacs held the lead with Hoyle and Pittman behind him. On Lap 57, Pittman overtook Hoyle for second and closed in on Isaacs, applying pressure for the lead. By Lap 59, Pittman took the lead from Isaacs after a thrilling side-by-side race out of Turn 2.
As the laps wound down, the top four cars built a two-second lead over the rest of the field. With 24 laps remaining, Isaacs attempted to retake the lead, making contact with Pittman, who then gave way to Hoyle. However, Pittman regained the lead but struggled on the exit of Turn 2, allowing Isaacs to claim first place once again, with Hoyle now in second and Pittman settling in third with 21 laps to go. Ogle was on the move, sneaking past Pittman with 15 laps remaining.
With just eight laps left, Isaacs lost control exiting Turn 4, and Hoyle attempted to capitalize, but their contact created chaos, resulting in a wreck that collected all three top three drivers and brought out the caution on Lap 93. Pittman, narrowly avoiding the pile-up, took the lead, but he then pitted for tires under caution, promoting Brian Bianchi to the top position, with Johnson and Wineinger following for the restart on Lap 98.
Bianchi launched ahead as the race resumed, with Wineinger challenging Johnson for second. Ultimately, Wineinger made the pass, but Bianchi held onto his lead, crossing the finish line first to secure the win for Season 2 Round 03. Darryl Wineinger finished second, while Brian Johnson claimed third.
Don’t miss more thrilling tour modified action from the YYR league, presented by VGN, as Season 02 Round 04 hits the Nashville Fairgrounds on Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:25pm ET.
Highlights
🏆 Brian Bianchi wins the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 2 Round 03 race at Richmond Speedway.
🚀 Mark Fisch was the biggest mover, gaining 17 spots, racing from 26th to 9th!
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 couldn’t 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 Liston’s 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 didn’t let up. By lap 104, he was right on Liston’s 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. Don’t miss it!
Highlights
🏆 Brian Bianchi wins the YYR Tour Modified Series Season 2 Round 02 race at South Boston Speedway.
🚀 Lowell Jewell was the biggest mover, gaining 18 spots, racing from 24th to 6th!
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 Isaacs’ 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 Allen’s 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 Isaacs’ grasp! Todd Liston rounded out the amazing podium performance, finishing third after starting way back in 21st!
Don’t 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
🏆 Ken Allen wins the YesterYear Tour Modified Series Season 02 Round 01 race at Daytona International Speedway.
🚀 Scott Negus was the biggest mover, gaining 21 spots, racing from 30th to 9th!
🏁 The race featured many lead changes, exciting pack and single file racing, green flag pit stops and only one caution for 100 laps.
Virtual Grip Network 