Red Light Racing at The Glen
Skitter Creek SK Modifieds
Season 13 Race 7
Watkins Glen International
February 20, 2025
by Tim Corder
Red Light Racing’s Skitter Creek SK Modified Series drivers had an opportunity to regain bicep symmetry when the series visited Watkins Glen International on February 20, 2025. The class of the field in turning both left AND right proved to be Eric Stout. Stout continued the dominance he’s shown over the past two weeks, leading all 41 of the laps around The Glen. Bradley Stefane held on to his second-place starting spot to finish second. Luke Allen moved up one spot from fourth on the RaceDayCT.com grid to finish 3rd. Rounding out the top 5 were AJ Hamel in 4th and Kenny Allen in 5th.
Stout claimed the pole with a 1 minute, 12.916 second lap. The rest of the top five in qualifying were Stefane (started 2nd, finished 2nd), Ken Allen (started 3rd, finished 5th), Luke Allen (started 4th, finished 3rd), and TJ Henson (started 5th, finished 16th). Henson pitted from 3rd on lap 13 and retired from the race after completing 22 laps.
The race by rule was run caution free and with unlimited incident points. With both Stout’s quick pace and the lack of cautions to gather a spread-out field back together, only the top five drivers finished on the lead lap.
The Clean Machines of the race were driven by Jeff Aho and Chad Alcares, both drivers finished the event without incident points. Aho finished 6th, gaining 4 spots from his 10th place start. Aho’s 4 position improvement made him the Hard Charger of the race as the driver that gained the most spots over the course of the event. Alcares finished 7th maintaining his 7th place starting position.
With their strong performances, Stout and Stefane remain at the top of the championship point standings. With the win, Stout’s lead grew to 32 points over Stefane. Jeff Aho moved up to 3rd in the points, just one point ahead of Chad Alcares in 4th. Rex Hoyle rounds out the top 5 in the championship standings.
The series returns to its normal short track schedule on February 27th. The green flag will wave over USA Speedway at 7:55 PM Eastern. Catch all of the action LIVE on the Virtual Grip Network.
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).
BRL Late Model Invitational S29R07 | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
The excitement was palpable as Season 29 Round 07 thundered to life at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway! Ed Sprenger and Bruce Pearson took the front row, with Sprenger swiftly clearing Pearson off the start. But not for long! Pearson showcased his skill on turns 3 and 4, making a daring pass to lead the first lap.
However, a caution on Lap 2 brought the action to a brief halt. Once the green flag waved again on Lap 5, it was an explosive restart with Pearson and Sprenger leading the pack. Pearson launched ahead, while Sprenger battled Chris Davis for second place, ultimately holding him off as Davis settled in third.
Davis wasn’t done yet, though! He fired his engines on Lap 9, looking to get past Sprenger but got a bit loose and had to regroup. He made another bold attempt on Lap 16, getting under Sprenger in turns 3 and 4, but Sprenger’s momentum on the outside kept him ahead. A bump on the backstretch later, Davis finally snagged second, with James Lowe sliding up to third.
The plot thickened on Lap 24 when Davis went for the lead, diving inside Pearson, finally taking control on Lap 25. Lowe followed suit, displacing Pearson to second, leaving the former leader to fight for his position. Davis and Lowe began to stretch their lead, creating a one-second gap over third-place Pearson by Lap 31.
Just as it looked like they might pull away for good, caution struck again on Lap 43. The stage was set for a thrilling restart! On Lap 48, Davis and Lowe were back in the front, with Davis exploding off the line but Lowe quickly slid into second. Aiden Young wasn’t far behind, plotting his attack into third.
Lap 51 saw Lowe and Davis go head-to-head, exchanging fierce positions down the backstretch, and Lowe ultimately took the lead on Lap 52. Yet, the action paused again with a caution on Lap 53, setting up for exciting intensity when they returned to racing on Lap 57.
When the green flag dropped once more, Lowe leapt ahead while Davis ducked in to secure second from Young. But Young wasn’t backing down, battling Davis on Lap 66 to reclaim his position. Caution resumed on Lap 79, setting the scene for yet another restart on Lap 83.
As the race progressed, Lowe and Young maintained control until another caution on Lap 88 halted their momentum. With heightened anticipation, the restart on Lap 93 kept Lowe and Young in a fierce duel at the front. Lowe continued to fend off Young’s advances but not without a challenge.
The final showdown arrived with a Green-White-Checker finish. As Lowe and Young led the charge, it seemed Young faltered just enough for Davis to find his moment alongside him. But a surge off turn 2 let Young reclaim second, while Davis and Liston fought for third at the line.
In the thrilling conclusion, James Lowe claimed victory in Season 29 Round 07, with Aiden Young finishing in a nail-biting second and Chris Davis securing third just at the finish line. What an incredible race!
Mark your calendars, because the excitement continues with Season 29 Round 08 at Southern National Speedway next Saturday, February 22nd at 9:10pm ET. You won’t want to miss a minute of the action!
Highlights
🏆 James Lowe wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 29 Round 08 race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
🚀 John Heyn was the biggest mover, gaining 16 spots, racing from 21st to 5th!
🏁 The race featured three leaders with two lead changes. Bruce Pearson led 23 laps, followed by Chris Davis with 27 laps and race winner James Low with 50 laps led.
OBRL CUP SERIES S8 R1 Recap
16 February 2025
OBRL Presented by VCTRYLNSPRTS | Season 8 | Round 1
YesterYear Cup Series | Daytona Int’l Speedway
The OBRL presented by VCTRYLNSPRTS kicked off Season 8 of the YesterYear Racing Cup Series on Sunday, February 16th, with a thrilling opener at Daytona International Speedway. Bill Martin started on the pole, but it was Chris Bates who controlled the early laps as the 50-car field settled into formation.
Green flag pit stops began on lap 43, but the cycle was disrupted when Lee Worsdell got loose exiting pit road, triggering a multi-car wreck and bringing out the caution. The incident trapped some drivers off the lead lap while allowing others to pit under yellow without losing position.
As racing resumed, Tom Ogle led the charge with help from Dale Copeland. The field remained tight until a long green flag run eventually split the pack into smaller groups. Defending champion Josh Robinson took control of the race with help from his teammates, forming a seven-car breakaway out front.
A well-executed green flag pit cycle on lap 85 kept Robinson and company in control, while Bruce Pearson attempted to stretch his fuel in hopes of a caution. The strategy didn’t pan out, and Robinson reassumed the lead as Pearson was forced to pit in the closing laps.
Coming to the white flag, Jerry Isaacs made a move to the outside of Robinson, shuffling the leader out of position. Mark Fisch and Isaacs battled side-by-side through the final corner, but with a push from Copeland, Fisch edged ahead at the line to take the victory for Team Miata. Copeland finished second, with Isaacs rounding out the podium.
The OBRL heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway for Round 2 next Sunday, February 23rd. Watch it live at 8 PM ET, only on the Virtual Grip Network!
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!
Red Light Racing at Lanier
Skitter Creek SK Modifieds
Season 13 Race 6
Lanier National Speedway
February 13, 2025
by Tim Corder
Red Light Racing’s Skitter Creek SK Modifieds held its 6th race of the season at Lanier National Speedway on Valentine’s Day Eve, February 13. The 3/8 mile oval was sweet on Eric Stout with Stout effectively leading from flag-to-flag. The performance was a continuance of Stout’s domination from last week’s event at Stafford, where he also led flag-to-flag. The win extended Stout’s points lead, he’s now 26 points ahead of Bradley Stefane.
Stout brought the RaceDayCT.com starting grid to the green flag after turning a 13.048 second lap in qualifying. Rounding out the top 5 in qualifying were AJ Hamel, Jeff Aho, Ken Allen and Chad Alcares, all of whom were less than 1/10th of a second off of Stout’s qualifying pace.
The event was slowed by 5 cautions for a total of 20 laps. The biggest disruption occurred on lap 39 when TJ Henson and Brian Neff got together in turn four. Several other drivers were caught up in the resulting brouhaha including Donny Moore, Chris Haizlip, Lowell Jewell, Scott Negus, Fred LeClair, and Bob Higgins.
Two drivers managed to beat Stout to the line on restarts limiting Stout to leading an impressive 99 of the 102 laps. Second place finisher AJ Hamel led 2 laps, and third place finisher Brian Bianchi led a lap as well. Hamel and Bianchi were separated by just 4-thousandths of a second at the checkered flag. Jeff Aho and Rex Hoyle finished the event in 4th and 5th, respectively.
Kenny Allen turned the fastest lap of the race with a 13.072 second lap, narrowly beating Jeff Aho’s best lap by just 1-thousandths of a second. Scott Negus was the Hard Charger of the Race, picking up an impressive 11 spots to finish 9th after starting 20th. Only four drivers left the event without any incident points, those being Stout, Hoyle, Stefane (finished 7th), and LeClair (finished 11th).
Stout’s and Stefane’s status of being at the top of the points race remained after the event. Rex Hoyle, Chad Alcares, and Jeff Aho complete the top 5. Only 32 points separate Stout and Aho with 10 races yet to go in the season.
The drivers will have the opportunity to turn both right and left at next week’s race at Watkins Glen International. Catch all of the action LIVE on Virtual Grip Network, the green flag is scheduled to drop at 7:55 PM Eastern on Thursday, February 20th.
Red Light Racing at Stafford
Skitter Creek SK Modifieds
Season 13 Race 5
Stafford Motor Speedway
February 6, 2025
by Tim Corder
Historic Stafford Motor Speedway hosted Red Light Racing’s Skitter Creek SK Modifieds on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The fifth race of season 13 would prove to be in stark contrast to the previous four races of the season. While the drivers still showcased hard racing, the yellow flag failed to wave once during the 100-lap event. Eric Stout led from flag-to-flag to claim his second win of the season and kept the points lead.
Stout won the pole with a 19.259 second qualifying lap, just 0.007 seconds quicker than both Jeff Aho and Ken Allen, who qualified second and third respectively. Rounding out the top 5 in the RaceDayCT.com starting grid were Brian Bianchi and Rob Higgins.
Stout, Aho, Bianchi and K. Allen were fixtures in the top 5 for the first 75 laps of the event. For much of the event AJ Hamel ran in 5th place. These top 5 drivers had almost a one-second lead on 6th place Rex Hoyle on lap 68 when a disaster nearly occurred for all of the front runners. Coming into turn one on lap 68, Eric Stout saw Brian Neff recovering from a spin to the infield. Stout, wanting to ensure not tangling with Neff, left the bottom line slightly open in turn 2. Aho attempted to seize the opportunity to take over the lead but made slight contact with Stout in the process. Aho slowed to give himself and Stout the opportunity to regain control of their cars. Bianchi unfortunately contacted the slowing car of Aho which sent Bianchi toward the outside wall. In Bianchi regaining control, he and Hamel contacted each other. The two cars then spun toward the infield, with Hamel hammering the inside wall. Hamel was unable to continue and finished in 24th place. Bianchi still managed to hold on to a top 10 finish, finishing in 8th.
Throughout the entire event, Stout and Aho put on a clinic of clean close racing. At times Stout seemed to be pulling away from Aho, but Aho would close back up. For much of the event the two were separated by no more than 2-tenths of a second.
Despite the event running entirely under the green flag, only six cars didn’t finish on the lead lap. The Hard Charger of the race was Bradley Stefane, who managed to pick up 8 spots, moving his 21st starting position to finish 13th. A testament to the clean racing throughout the field was that 17 of the 24 racers left the event without any incident points.
With the win, Stout extended his lead in the points, leaving the event 15 points ahead of Stefane. Chad Alcares, Ken Allen, and Rex Hoyle complete the top five in the championship running.
The series heads to Lanier National Speedway on February 13th. Catch all of the action LIVE on Virtual Grip Racing, the green flag is scheduled to drop at 7:55 PM Eastern.
BRL Late Model Invitational S29R06 | Myrtle Beach Speedway
The engines roar to life as Mark Hertzog and Aiden Young bring the field to green for the exhilarating Season 29 Round 06 racing showdown at the legendary Myrtle Beach Speedway! With a thunderous start, Hertzog blazes ahead while Young hesitates, allowing Scott Negus to dart into 2nd position. Negus, feeling the thrill, dives inside Hertzog as they charge into turns 1 and 2 and seizes the lead on Lap 4!
Just when the excitement peaks, caution waves on Lap 11, momentarily halting the action. But once racing resumes on Lap 16, it’s business as usual with Negus and Hertzog leading the pack. Negus surges forward, and Hertzog mirrors the move, powering up on the outside, keeping a watchful eye on Joseph Snyder as he settles for 3rd.
Fast forward to Lap 40, where James Lowe makes his move, overtaking Snyder for 3rd place while Hertzog is relentlessly pursuing Negus, who had built an early lead of up to 0.5 seconds. By Lap 63, tensions rise as Hertzog pulls to the inside of Negus, the two racing side by side for a thrilling moment, but Negus holds firm at the front.
Lap 70 brings lapped traffic into the mix, creating a dramatic spectacle as the top three navigate the chaos. A caution on Lap 92, with Negus pulling ahead to nearly a two-second lead over Hertzog, adds to the growing suspense, especially after 81 grueling green flag laps.
Once the race resumes on Lap 96, Negus and Hertzog charge out in front again. Negus, playing a strategic game, controls the pack and jumps ahead. But wait—James Lowe is on the attack, slipping inside Hertzog to claim 2nd place! With the finish line in sight, Lowe puts the pressure on Negus, but the clock runs out before he can make his move.
As the checkered flag waves, Scott Negus celebrates his hard-fought 2nd win of the season, with James Lowe stealing 2nd and Mark Hertzog rounding out the podium in 3rd.
Don’t miss a beat—join us next Saturday, February 15th at 9:10pm ET for more Late Model racing excitement as Season 29 Round 07 takes over Nashville Fairgrounds!
Highlights
🏆 Scott Negus wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 29 Round 06 race at Myrtle Beach Speedway.
🚀 Daryl Wineinger was the biggest mover, gaining 9 spots, racing from 24th to 15th!
🏁 The race featured two leaders for only one lead change. Mark Hertzog led the initial three laps before Scott Negus took over and ran the remaining 97 laps in the lead to win!
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 Late Model Invitational S29R05 | Stafford Motor Speedway
Get ready for a wild ride as Chris Davis and Ed Sprenger kick off the green flag for Season 29 Round 05 at the iconic Stafford Motor Speedway! From the start, Davis takes the lead, while Sprenger expertly holds onto a solid 2nd place. Meanwhile, an epic showdown brews between Chris Haizlip and Bruce Pearson for the 3rd spot—it’s Haizlip who emerges victorious! Todd Liston swiftly moves past Pearson to claim 4th place. On Lap 5, Liston strikes again, challenging Haizlip and snatching 3rd, closely tailed by Tre Blohm, who is hungry for a podium finish! But by Lap 10, Blohm makes his move, overtaking Liston for 3rd.
As the tension rises, Sprenger presses Davis hard for the lead on Lap 11, inching right up to his back bumper. The action escalates on Lap 13 when Blohm dives inside Sprenger, wrestling for 2nd and successfully completing the pass! With every lap, the excitement builds and by Lap 17, Liston powers past Sprenger to grab 3rd.
The battle for the lead ignites as Blohm challenges Davis on Lap 18 and takes it! But in a dramatic twist, on Lap 43, Davis manages to sneak inside Blohm; Blohm’s daring over-under move fails as Liston stays firmly in 3rd. And just when the race couldn’t heat up more, the first caution of the night strikes on Lap 55 after a thrilling first half filled with electrifying side-by-side racing!
When racing resumes on Lap 60, the dynamic duo of Davis and Blohm duke it out upfront again, with Davis blasting off the restart while Liston slips inside Blohm to steal 2nd! Joseph Snyder, not to be outdone, also passes Blohm to take 3rd. But hold on—caution again on Lap 62!
As the track clears on Lap 66, it’s another showdown with Davis and Liston in the lead. Davis takes the upper hand early, but Liston isn’t backing down! He tries his luck at the inside on Lap 73, but Davis holds him off. Action continues as Blohm fights fiercely with Snyder on Lap 74, even going side by side, but he ultimately gains 3rd! On Lap 76, Liston is back at it, nudging for the lead beside Davis. There’s a slight bump, and just like that—Liston takes the lead on Lap 77, only to see yellow flags waving again on Lap 78.
The tension in the air is palpable as racing restarts on Lap 83—Liston and Davis are neck and neck again! But Ruben Altice doesn’t want to miss the action, launching an impressive move to go three-wide into Turn 2 with Blohm and Davis! Wow! And in perfect timing, Altice pushes through to seize 2nd, displacing a few drivers, including Davis who fights back but stays in 3rd.
With Liston feeling the heat, Altice closes a 1.5-second gap, charges in for the inside pass on Lap 97, and the two battle side by side! But Altice dives into Turn 1, clearing Liston for the lead on Lap 98. The crowd goes wild as Altice pulls ahead, leading the final laps to claim victory at Stafford Motor Speedway, marking his exhilarating 3rd win of the season! Todd Liston finishes strong in 2nd, with Chris Davis securing a well-earned 3rd.
What an electrifying race filled with adrenaline-pumping action all around! If you were on the edge of your seat, don’t miss the next thrilling round! Join us next Saturday, February 8th at 9:10pm ET for Round 06 racing at Myrtle Beach Speedway!
Highlights
🏆 Ruben Altice wins the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 29 Round 05 race at Stafford Motor Speedway.
🚀 Ruben Altice was the biggest mover, gaining 11 spots, racing from 12th to 1st!
🏁 The race featured four leaders for four lead changes. Chris Davis led the most with 51 laps, Tre Blohm led the second with 24 laps, followed by Todd Liston with 22 laps and Ruben Altice with 3 laps.
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