BRL OUTLAWS S33 R5 Recap
27 October 2023
Bootleg Racing League | Season 33 | Round 5
Outlaw Modified Series | The Bullring at Las Vegas
In a thrilling night of racing at The Bullring in Las Vegas, Aiden Young of Gambler Motorsports secured his third consecutive win in the Bootleg Racing League Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series. The race was nothing short of chaotic, featuring frequent caution flags throughout the 100-lap event. With ten caution periods, the event delivered a series of short, action-packed green flag runs, with drivers displaying heightened aggression as they battled for position, pushing their cars to the limit before the next caution.
The race began with Kurt Smith in the pole position, while Aiden Young started from the 12th spot. Early in the race, it was Chris Davis of Team CDR who took the lead and controlled the field, with Todd Liston applying constant pressure from second place. However, the first half of the race was marked by multiple drivers falling victim to bad luck, getting caught up in multi-car incidents as they fought for position.
As the race transitioned into its second half, Aiden Young began making calculated moves and leveraging the frequent restarts to advance through the field. With 30 laps remaining, Young was closely following Davis, the race leader. On lap 72, Young made a decisive move, diving to the inside of Davis in turn 3 and successfully securing the lead. From that point onward, Young proved untouchable, leading the remaining laps and crossing the finish line to claim the checkered flag. Donny Moore made a late-race surge, capturing second place from Davis in the final moments.
Aiden Young’s incredible performance extended his lead in the point standings, with a 13-point advantage over Jeffery Hardin. Racing fans can look forward to the next round scheduled for November 3rd at Kern County Raceway, marking the first time the Bootleg Racing League has raced at this venue. Don’t miss the action, going live at 8:55 PM ET exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network!
PGRL S6 W8 Recap
24 October 2023
Pretty Good Racing League | Season 6 | Week 8
Premier Series | Watkins Glen Int’l
In the exciting double-header event titled “No Time for Bus Stops,” presented by Wrong Time Watch, the Pretty Good Racing League took on Watkins Glen in two intense 20-lap races. The first race kicked off with Scott Eckrich in the pole position and Matt Taylor alongside him on the front row. Eckrich made full use of his advantageous starting position, pulling ahead of the rest of the field early on with a dominant performance. As the race entered its second half, Eckrich was the first driver to opt for a pit stop to refuel, successfully holding off undercut attempts by his competitors. With his outstanding pace, Eckrich secured the lead unchallenged and crossed the finish line in first place. Colton Salek and Matt Taylor followed, finishing in second and third place, respectively.
For the second race, the entire field was inverted, giving Thomas George the chance to lead the pack to the green flag. However, George lost the lead to another driver early in the race. Salek, who had experienced misfortune in the previous race, was on a mission to make a comeback. He rapidly climbed the ranks and soon found himself in the top five. Meanwhile, some of the front-runners from the first race encountered incidents, including Eckrich and Jeff Ward.
On lap 7, Salek and Ryan Zima fought for the lead, with Zima ultimately coming out on top. In a surprising turn of events, Marc Cohn entered the battle for the lead, attempting to pass Salek multiple times but ultimately securing the third position. As the race progressed into its second half, after completing their pit stops, Salek took the lead ahead of Zima.
Zima remained hot on Salek’s heels, keeping the pressure high and taking advantage of a rare mistake from Salek with five laps to go, reclaiming the lead. Zima managed to pull away from Salek in the final laps, crossing the finish line as the winner.
Michael Chrobok, despite a relatively quiet night on the track, maintained his lead in the point standings, with a comfortable 236-point lead over Brian Yaczik.
The next round of the Pretty Good Racing League is scheduled for November 7th at Talladega Superspeedway for the “Try Not to Go HardInTheWall Dega Duels.” Don’t miss the action, going live at 8:50 PM ET exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network!
BRL Late Model Invitational Series | S24 R4 | Concord Speedway
22 September 2023
Round 4 of the BRL Late Model Invitational Series Season 24 took place at Concord Speedway. J R Shepherd was the dominant driver, leading all 100 laps and claiming the victory. Steven Spies finished in second place, while Austin Boelke fought hard to finish in third.
The race began with Stephen Spies and J R Shepherd starting in the front row. Spies had a good start and took the lead, but Shepherd quickly gained momentum and passed Spies in the first lap. The rest of the field had intense side-by-side racing, maneuvering through the tricky track. The race continued without any cautions until Lap 23 when a big wreck involving a good number of drivers occurred. The green flag racing resumed on Lap 28, with Shepherd and Spies back at the front row. Shortly after the restart, a spin on the front stretch on Lap 29 brought out a caution. The green flag racing resumed on Lap 35, with Shepherd and Spies still dominating at the front row. The race saw multiple cautions after that, on Laps 46, 58, 65, 85, 87, and 91. However, Shepherd maintained his lead throughout the race, leading all 100 laps to claim victory. Spies finished in second place, while Boelke fought hard to grab the final podium spot of third on Lap 56.
The race at Concord Speedway provided a lot of great racing, mostly with green flag racing for the first half of the race, and then with multiple cautions in the latter half. Nonetheless, the cautions provided some fortunate tire-cooling instances for drivers.
Fans can keep following the BRL Late Model action by tuning in to the next race at the Bullring in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 26th, at 8:55pm ET, presented by Gargamel’s Kitchen, and only on the Virtual Grip Network.
BRL OUTLAWS S33 R4 Recap
20 October 2023
Bootleg Racing League | Season 33 | Round 4
Outlaw Modified Series | Concord Speedway
Aiden Young of Gambler Motorsports delivered a thrilling performance tonight at Concord Speedway, claiming his second win of the season in the Bootleg Racing League Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series. Young, who started the race from the 11th position, showcased an impressive display of skill and determination.
The race began with Lowell Jewell on the pole, but it was Matt Hoose, starting on the outside of the front row, who made a bold move to seize the lead. Hoose’s aggressive start allowed him to outpace Jewell and take control of the field. During the first half of the race, Hoose continued to lead without encountering any serious challenges.
However, Aiden Young was making his way through the field further back. On lap 47, he successfully overtook Jewell to secure the second position. Young steadily closed the gap to Hoose, reaching his rear bumper by lap 51. In a daring move through turn 3, Young executed an aggressive inside pass, swiftly clearing Hoose to take the lead.
Although Hoose stayed in close pursuit and made several attempts to reclaim the lead, he was unable to execute a pass before Young surged across the finish line to claim the checkered flag.
With this remarkable victory, Aiden Young has now taken the lead in the point standings, holding a 6-point advantage over Jeffery Hardin, who secured fourth place in tonight’s race.
The Bootleg Racing League promises more intense action on October 27th, as the series heads to The Bullring at Las Vegas. Catch all the excitement, live at 8:55 PM ET, exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network!
PGRL S6 W7 Recap
17 October 2023
Pretty Good Racing League | Season 6 | Week 7
Premier Series | Bristol Motor Speedway
The Pretty Good Racing League delivered two action-packed 100-lap races under the lights at Bristol Motor Speedway, featuring the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks. It was a night filled with intense competition, frequent cautions, and gripping battles for position.
In the first race, Scott Eckrich started from the pole, with Jeff Ward alongside him on the front row. However, the drivers faced challenging loose conditions that prevented them from enjoying long green flag runs and finding a rhythm. Most of the cautions were triggered by drivers spinning their rear tires while navigating the corners.
Eckrich skillfully utilized the short runs and restarts to maintain his grip on the lead for the entire 100-lap race, ultimately taking the checkered flag. Meanwhile, the battle for second place was fiercely contested, with Michael Chrobok eager to claim the position from Ricky Hardin. Chrobok was able to execute the pass before a late caution brought an end to the race, allowing Eckrich to secure his win under yellow flag conditions.
In the second race, a full field invert placed Brian Greenlee on the pole. Colton Salek, who had opted to sit out the first race, made good use of the invert to secure a more favorable starting spot for the second race. Salek wasted no time, taking the lead from Greenlee within the first 20 laps and maintaining his position at the front for the remainder of the race.
However, like the first race, the second race was also marked by frequent cautions that disrupted the flow of the competition. Each restart saw familiar names aggressively charging through the field, and it was Brian Yaczik who emerged as the leader in the second half of the race. The short runs forced drivers to make increasingly aggressive moves to gain positions quickly before the next caution.
Yaczik held onto the lead, securing his victory under yellow flag conditions. The battle for second place heated up towards the end, with Salek fending off Ryan Zima for the position, which he managed to do thanks to another late-race caution.
As the championship chase continues, Michael Chrobok is the current points leader, boasting a 194-point lead over Yaczik. The next thrilling round is set for October 24th at Watkins Glen International, featuring the NASCAR Gen 4 stock cars. Don’t miss the live action at 8:50 PM ET, exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network.
BRL Late Model Invitational Series | S24 R3 | Southern National Speedway
14 October 2023
The third round of Season 24 of the Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model Invitational began with a lot of excitement as Stephen Spies and Tre Blohm led the field to green. However, the start of the race was marred by a caution due to a missed gear, which led to the race going under early caution.
When the race resumed on Lap 7, Spies and Blohm were still in the front row, and Spies had an excellent restart, allowing him to maintain his lead. Austin Boelke and Joe Segalla were in a heated battle for third place, racing side by side for a few laps until Boelke was able to make the pass on Lap 10, taking the position.
After that, the racers started driving in a single file until Lap 13 when battles began again throughout the field. The battles intensified on Lap 27, and there was a lot of side-by-side racing throughout the field. Unfortunately, the intense racing led to another caution on Lap 28.
The green flag was back out on Lap 33 with Spies still in the lead, having led all laps so far. Boelke was slowly putting pressure on Spies by Lap 40, and by the time the caution came out on Lap 51, Boelke was in second place. Kenny Kibbey was able to take the lead on Lap 65, ending Spies’ impressive 65-lap lead. Boelke followed into second place, and another caution was caused on Lap 66.
On Lap 71, Kibbey and Boelke led the pack with 29 laps to go. Another caution was caused on Lap 73, and the green flag resumed on Lap 78. The excitement continued until the last-minute caution that came out on Lap 97, setting up a Green-White-Checker scenario. Kibbey and Boelke started at the front, with Kibbey clearing in front of Boelke for the lead to the white flag, and side-by-side racing all the way back.
Kibbey, who started 11th, gained his first win of Season 24 Round 3, becoming the third winner in as many races this season. Boelke finished in second place, with Chris Davis in third place for the final podium spot.
Be sure to watch more thrilling racing from BRL, host of the Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model Invitational. The next race of Season 24 Round 4 will take place at Concord Speedway on VGN on Saturday, October 21st at 8:55 pm ET.
BRL OUTLAWS S33 R3 Recap
13 October 2023
Bootleg Racing League | Season 33 | Round 3
Outlaw Modified Series | Southern National Speedway
In a thrilling night at Southern National Speedway, Aiden Young of Gambler Motorsports secured a well-earned victory in the Bootleg Racing League Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series. The race was filled with twists, turns, and a fair share of drama, making it a memorable evening for racing fans.
The race began with Lowell Jewell leading the pack from the pole position, while Aiden Young started from the 13th spot. Jewell enjoyed a strong start, leading the first 37 laps of the race, even surviving a couple of early restarts. However, his grasp on the lead was short-lived as Todd Liston managed to overtake him.
Liston’s opportunity came when Jewell encountered a slight hiccup, resulting in a loose moment that allowed Liston to pounce and secure the lead. The transition into the second half of the race marked a notable increase in on-track aggression, with multiple cautions and several short green flag runs.
Meanwhile, Aiden Young had been silently but persistently making his way to the front of the pack. His journey was guided by a combination of well-executed maneuvers and a bit of good fortune, avoiding potential incidents that claimed many other fast drivers during the night, including the points leader, James Tiernan.
As the laps dwindled down, Jeffrey Hardin joined the contest for the lead, and after a few laps of spirited back-and-forth action, he took control. Yet, his time in the lead was brief, as Liston swiftly reclaimed the top spot following another restart, with Young right on his heels, moving past Hardin into second place.
The real battle for the lead occurred on lap 79, as Young began to mount a charge on the outside of Liston. However, a caution interrupted their duel, allowing Liston to hold onto the lead. It wasn’t until lap 93 that Aiden Young managed to make another move, getting under Liston to seize the lead for good.
From there, Young maintained his composure and fended off Liston, ultimately clinching his first victory of the season. With this win, Young is now tied for the points lead with Tiernan as the series heads into the next round at Concord Speedway, scheduled for October 20th. Catch all the action live at 8:55 PM ET, exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network.
PGRL S6 W6 Recap
10 October 2023
Pretty Good Racing League | Season 6 | Week 6
Premier Series | Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Motor Speedway hosted a spectacular doubleheader of racing as the Pretty Good Racing League unleashed the NASCAR Gen 4 stock cars for two 70-lap races in the much-anticipated MARSS Properties Texas Two-Step. The action was fast and fierce on the Lone Star State’s high-speed oval.
In the first race, it was Jeff Ward who had the honor of starting on the pole. Ward, however, quickly found himself under intense pressure from Saif Faries right from the green flag, with a hungry pack of racers nipping at their heels. As the race got underway, it seemed that Ward might be biding his time, allowing several competitors to slip by on the second lap, setting the stage for a captivating battle for the lead between Hardin and Faries.
The early excitement was soon tempered by an incident involving Drew White and Brian Yaczik, triggering the first caution just six laps into the race. After the restart, Ricky Hardin seized command, while Mike Rasimas, Jeff Ward, and Colton Salek held their ground, creating a gripping lead group. As the laps counted down, drivers began their pit stops for fresh tires and fuel, adopting a conservative two-stop strategy.
Through the pit cycle, Ryan Zima emerged as the man to beat. However, Zima’s strategy became evident to all as he opted for a daring one-stop approach, attempting to stretch his fuel farther than his competitors. Zima stayed out 15 laps longer than most of the field before pitting on lap 42, positioning himself to contend for the win.
In the final moments of the race, Colton Salek did his utmost to chase down Zima, but he couldn’t bridge the gap in time. Ryan Zima displayed strategic brilliance, securing his second victory of the season. With the field inverted for the second race, it was an entirely different challenge, one that rewarded Jeff Ward as he clinched victory.
For the second race, the field was inverted, with Isaiah Dupre securing pole position. Surprisingly, this race played out differently from the usual, featuring notably less aggression and fewer cautions. Jeff Ward seized the lead about 30 laps into the run and expertly kept his rivals at bay, even amidst green flag pit stops. The race concluded with Jeff Ward raising the checkered flag.
The current points leader, Johnathon Caddell, continues his reign, now with a 35-point lead over Michael Chrobok. Week 7 of the Pretty Good Racing League will unfold at Bristol Motor Speedway on October 17th. Tune in at 8:50 PM ET, exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network, for more high-speed action on the track.
S24|R2 Late Model Recap
Bootleg Racing League | Season 24 | Round 2 | Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model Stock Invitational | Hickory Motor Speedway
The second race of Season 24 was an exciting event that kicked off with Joseph Snyder and Donny Moore leading the field as the green flag was dropped. The initial green flag saw Snyder gain a great start, with the top 10 cars racing side by side with the outside line not being as strong early on, and the drivers in the bottom line had a clear advantage to start the race. The first caution of the race came on lap 14, and another followed on lap 21. Despite the cautions, Snyder and Stephen Spies managed to retain their positions at the front of the pack.
The race continued until lap 34, where another caution was waved. After the restart, a quick pileup occurred, but Snyder and Spies were back in the lead by lap 40. Spies then took the lead on lap 41. The race then continued with strong green flag racing until lap 88, where another caution occurred. The race resumed at lap 93, with Aiden Young and J R Shepherd leading the way. However, this was short-lived, as another caution was waved on lap 99. After the green flag was waved again at lap 105, a green-white-checker was signaled, with Young and Wilson leading the pack and both of them able to maintain the top two positions through the shootout.
The race was extremely competitive and saw a total of 40 laps of green flag racing before Aiden Young ultimately clinched his first win of the Season 24 season. John Wilson impresses with a second-place finish after starting 13th, and Joseph Snyder also made it to the podium as the second and third-place finishers, respectively.
The next race, Season 24 Round 3 of Gargamel’s Kitchen Late Model invitation, will be held at Southern National Speedway on Saturday, October 14th, at 8:55pm ET, and can only be watched on Virtual Grip Network!
BRL OUTLAWS S33 R2 Recap
06 October 2023
Bootleg Racing League | Season 33 | Round 2
Outlaw Modified Series | Hickory Motor Speedway
Hickory Motor Speedway played host to yet another thrilling installment of the Bootleg Racing League Outlaw SK Modified Invitational Series, and it was James Tiernan with Elbows Up Simsport who emerged victorious, showcasing his formidable skills.
The evening’s racing action kicked off with Bobby Hayes leading the pack from the coveted pole position. However, Tiernan, starting from the ninth position, wasted no time making his presence felt on the track.
As the race got underway, it was Joe Segalla who seized the initiative, dethroning Hayes to claim the race lead. Yet, Segalla’s moment at the front was short-lived, as Bruce Pearson made a determined charge through the field, swiftly ascending to the lead and bringing Jeffery Hardin into the second position. Tiernan was already up to third place by this point, setting the stage for a thrilling battle.
Tiernan’s pace proved relentless as he quickly closed the gap on Pearson and executed a flawless maneuver to snatch the lead on lap 20. The dominance of Tiernan on the track was on full display, making it clear that challenging him was a daunting task.
The first caution of the night made an appearance on lap 35, reshuffling the field and inadvertently triggering a series of chaotic events that would punctuate the remainder of the race. Several drivers dialed up the aggression, leading to multiple collisions during short green flag runs towards the finish.
In the midst of this frenzied competition, Aiden Young began to make his presence felt, progressively working his way through the field from his sixth-place position. However, his charge was not without setbacks, as he ultimately lost the second position to Hardin on the final lap.
As the checkered flag waved, Tiernan stood unchallenged at the front, claiming yet another victory in his illustrious career. With this win, Tiernan now holds a slim three-point lead over Young as the series heads to Southern National Speedway for its next round on October 13th. The action will be broadcast live at 8:55 PM ET, exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network.
