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.
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! Don’t miss the next round on June 10th at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course at 8:30pm ET, only on VGN!
HIGHLIGHTS!
🏆Jeffery Hardin of BRL wins Season 1 Round 1 of YesterYear Racing IROC!
📈Geoffrey Souza (RLR) was the biggest mover of the race finishing 2nd after starting 13th!
🏁There 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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