BRL Late Model Invitational S30R08 | Southern National Speedway
In Season 30 Round 08 at Southern National Speedway, the race commenced with Chris Haizlip and Steve Hilbert leading the field to green. Haizlip quickly gained ground, pulling ahead down the backstretch as Kurt Smith maneuvered past Hilbert for second place. Mike Holloway then engaged Haizlip in battle, successfully completing the pass for third on Lap 5.
As the race progressed to Lap 8, the drivers settled into a single-file formation, with Haizlip maintaining a narrow half-second lead over Smith. However, Holloway drifted high, allowing Bruce Pearson to slip into third place. By Lap 23, Smith caught up to Haizlip, overtaking him to take the lead, while both drivers created a two-second gap ahead of Pearson.
James Lowe made his move on Lap 31, passing Pearson for third. By Lap 41, Lowe had closed in on Haizlip, aggressively attacking and, on Lap 44, succeeded in moving alongside him. By Lap 45, Lowe claimed second place, bringing Todd Liston into the mix to pass Haizlip for third. At Lap 46, Smith held a 2.2-second lead over Lowe, who began to close the gap significantly by Lap 74, reducing it to a mere .2 seconds and setting up an intense battle for the top spot.
With 18 laps remaining, John Wilson edged past Liston for third, and the lead battle intensified as the laps wound down. 14 laps to go saw Lowe dive under Smith, forcing a thrilling three-wide battle for the lead with a lapped car. They bumped as they crossed the finish line deadlocked with 11 laps left. Smith surged ahead on the backstretch, reclaiming the lead from the outside, and they continued to trade positions.
On Lap 97, the tension peaked when Lowe attempted another underneath move, causing contact as they exited Turn 4, resulting in the first caution of the night. The race then reset for a Green-White-Checker finish, featuring Wilson and Liston in the front row. Wilson capitalized on the restart, clearing Liston for second while Lowell Jewell moved into third as they entered the final lap.
In a thrilling finale, John Wilson crossed the finish line first, securing victory in Season 30 Round 08, with Todd Liston finishing second and Lowell Jewell taking third.
Looking ahead, BRL will take a break for Memorial Day weekend and return with just three races left on May 31st at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway at 9:10pm ET.
Highlights
đ John Wilson wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 08 race at Southern National Speedway.
đ Todd Liston was the biggest mover, gaining 9 spots, racing from 11th to 2nd!
đ The race featured four leaders with seven lead changes. Kurt Smith led the most with 73 laps, followed by Chris Haizlip with 22 laps, John Wilson with six laps, and James Lowe with three laps.
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 Leagueâs 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 prideâand 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 knownâblasting 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 seasonâcrossing 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 Speedwayâlive 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 Leagueâs 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 Chicagolandâs 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 quicklyâAlvis 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.
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R07 | The Bullring at Las Vegas
In an exhilarating Season 30 Round 07 at the Bullring, John Wilson and Tom Hilbert kicked off the race from the front row. Wilson swiftly took the lead, allowing Jeffery Kemper to dive inside Hilbert and challenge for second place, which he successfully secured. However, Hilbert fought back valiantly but overextended himself, opening the door for Kurt Smith to claim third place.
By Lap 19, Kurt Smith executed a smooth pass on Kemper for second, while James Lowe, sitting in fourth, also eyed the leaders. Tre Blohm capitalized on the moment and surged past Lowe to take third. Lap 22 saw Blohm continue his climb by snatching second from Smith. Lowe closely followed suit, making his way around Smith for third place.
Meanwhile, Wilson managed to build a comfortable 2.5-second lead. After a solid 43 laps, Blohm made his move, diving inside of Wilson on the backstretch on Lap 44 to take the lead, with Lowe slipping into second, relegating Wilson to third. The race saw its first caution on Lap 49 after 48 consecutive laps of green flag racing.
Racing resumed on Lap 53 with Blohm and Lowe leading the charge. Blohm had a strong restart, allowing him to re-establish his lead while Lowe settled into second, but another caution was thrown immediately after.
The race resumed once again on Lap 58 with the same front row. Blohm accelerated off the restart, and Lowe quickly cleared himself for second. Meanwhile, Chris Davis was engaged in a tight battle with Wilson, ultimately succeeding in taking third after a slip from Wilson in Turns 3 and 4.
As the laps ticked by, Lowe challenged Blohm for the lead on Lap 64, but Blohm quickly reclaimed it on Lap 68. Davis began applying pressure on Lowe and eventually made his decisive pass on Lap 80. With 16 laps remaining, Davis set his sights on Blohm, moving to the inside in Turn 3 and taking the lead on the backstretch with just 14 laps to go.
Lowe soon caught up to Blohm, setting up a fierce battle for second place before the caution came out on Lap 88. Racing resumed with just 8 laps left, with Davis and Blohm in front. Davis seized a massive restart, and while Blohm struggled, Lowe seized the opportunity to pass him for second, leaving Blohm in third.
Chris Davis ultimately clinched victory in Season 30 Round 07, finishing first, followed by James Lowe in second and Tre Blohm in third. The next race for Season 30 Round 08 is set to take place at Southern National Speedway on Saturday, May 17th at 9:10pm ET.
Highlights
đ Chris Davis wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 07 race at The Bullring at Las Vegas.
đ Mark Hertzog was the biggest mover, gaining 12 spots, racing from 17th to 5th!
đ The race featured four leaders with four lead changes. John Wilson led 42 laps followed by Tre Blohm with 40 laps, Chris Davis with 13 laps, and James Lowe with 3 laps.
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 Leagueâs 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 lineâa 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 challengersâKotska, 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 McArthurâbut the call didnât 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 Robinsonâs 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 Leagueâs 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 suspectsâJames Lowe and defending champ Aiden Youngâbided their time mid-pack.
Lowe cut through traffic aggressively and was up to Mendaâs 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 physicalâLowe clipped Mendaâs 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 Loweâs late push, the defending champion took the checkered flag, snapping Loweâs winning streak in the process. With Young running part-time, Loweâs lead in the points only grewânow 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 lineâjust 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 approachâclimbing 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, Alvisâs aggressive style caught up with himâafter 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. Itâs Lehmanâs 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 driverâs 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. Batesâs 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 weekâs 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!
BRL OUTLAWS S39 R6 Recap
03 May 2025
Bootleg Racing League | Season 39 | Round 6
Outlaw Modified Series | Myrtle Beach Speedway
On Saturday, May 3rd, the Bootleg Racing League’s Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series rolled into Myrtle Beach Speedway for Round 6 of Season 39, marking the halfway point of the season. James Lowe entered the night with a commanding 10-point lead in the standings over Todd Liston, thanks to an impressive string of victories. But with Myrtle Beachâs abrasive surface and multiple viable lines, the night promised to be anything but easy.
Tom Hilbert and Bruce Pearson led the field to green, while Lowe faced a tall task from 12th on the grid, buried in mid-pack. Hilbert tried to settle into the lead early, but only six laps into the race, Pearson worked his way underneath to take over the top spot. From there, the opening laps were intense â the wide track and viable high and low lanes created fierce side-by-side racing, but passing remained incredibly difficult, forcing drivers to be aggressive and strategic.
The first caution flew on lap 17 after contact between John Wilson and Steve Hilbert ignited a chain reaction that collected several front runners, including Chris Davis, Jason Menda, and Tre Blohm â all potential threats for the win taken out early in the melee.
The restart brought new opportunity. Lowe was able to capitalize, picking off a few positions as the field got back up to speed with Pearson still controlling the race. Loweâs forward momentum was temporarily stalled when he found himself stuck behind Wilson and Kurt Smith, who were locked in a fierce, drawn-out battle for 2nd. Their side-by-side fight gave Pearson a comfortable cushion up front â and more importantly, time to conserve tires on the notoriously abrasive surface.
Eventually, Smith relented, falling back behind Wilson. Lowe pounced immediately, diving low on Smith to grab 3rd, then wasting no time chasing down Wilson to take 2nd on lap 50.
With Lowe now in clean air, Pearson tried to turn up the pace to stay ahead, but it was too late. Lowe was already closing in. Then came the turning point of the race â as Lowe reached Pearsonâs rear bumper, contact was made, sending Pearson spinning and dropping him to the tail of the field. The caution flew, and with Pearson out of contention, Lowe inherited the lead.
From that moment on, Lowe was unstoppable. Through the second half of the race, he pulled away steadily, putting on a clinic as he cruised to his fifth consecutive victory, extending his already dominant points lead.
Lowe now holds a 17-point advantage over Tre Blohm, with the rest of the field scrambling to find an answer to his current streak of form. The series heads next to The Bullring at Las Vegas on Saturday, May 10th, where the intensity is sure to ratchet up even further. Catch all the short track action live at 7:40PM ET, exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network!
BRL Late Model Invitational S30R06 | Myrtle Beach Speedway
The racing excitement of Season 30 Round 06 kicked off with Tre Blohm and Chriz Haizlip leading the pack at Myrtle Beach Speedway. The early stages of the race were marked by several cautions; however, the competitors found their rhythm by the restart at Lap 23. Amidst tense moments, Blohm maintained the lead with Jeffery Hardin trailing closely in second. The battle for third place raged on between Kurt Smith and John Wilson, culminating in Wilson surpassing Smith on Lap 25.
As the laps continued, James Lowe began to pressure Wilson for third place, successfully edging past him by Lap 28. Another caution waved on Lap 29, but by Lap 34, racing resumed with Blohm and Hardin still at the front. Blohm surged ahead while Lowe passed Hardin in turns 1 and 2, moving into second place. Wilson mounted an outside challenge against Hardin but ultimately found himself battling to retain his position. On Lap 36, Lowe made a decisive move to get inside Blohm and took over the lead.
After a period of tension leading to a caution on Lap 71, the race picked back up on Lap 75 with Lowe and Blohm leading again. Lowe exploded off the restart, while Hardin and Blohm fought for second. The intense showdown between Blohm, Chris Davis, and Ruben Altice ensued, as Brennan Myers stealthily gained ground to claim third place.
Caution returned on Lap 86, but when the race resumed on Lap 90, it set the stage for an epic showdown between Lowe and Myers. Lowe shot away from the field, while Davis fought hard against Myers for second place. Myers ultimately secured the position; however, he faced challenges as he brushed the wall with 98 laps remaining. This incident rekindled the battle for second as Davis and Myers raced side by side, ultimately resulting in Lowe clinching the victory with a solid one-second lead.
In a nail-biting finish, Myers narrowly edged out Davis to take second place, crossing the finish line just 0.02 seconds ahead. The podium for Season 30 Round 06 showcased James Lowe as the winner, marking his fifth consecutive victory, followed by Brennan Myers and Chris Davis, who rounded out the top three.
Race fans can look forward to more thrilling action next week, as the BRL Late Models head to The Bullring at Las Vegas on Saturday, May 10th, at 9:10pm ET.
Highlights
đ James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 30 Round 06 race at Myrtle Beach Speedway.
đ Brennan Myers was the biggest mover, gaining 17 spots, racing from 19th to 2nd!
đ The race featured two leaders with only one lead change. James Lowe led 65 laps while Tre Blohm led the remaining 35 laps.
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