LEBRUN KICKS OFF LATE MODEL TITLE DEFENSE IN VICTORY LANE

SEEKONK, Mass. — Luke LeBrun left no doubt on opening day that he’s going to be a threat for the Late Model crown again in 2025 at Seekonk Speedway. LeBrun scored the feature win in the first race of the season, driving away over the final laps to win by over two seconds on the competition driving the No. 27.

The race started with it looking like Charlie Rose was going to be the car to beat. After winning his heat race, Rose drove up to the front of the pack after an invert placed him a few rows deep and was in the lead on lap seven. When the caution flag flew for a separate incident, something happened to Rose’s car, and it shut down on the track. He was pushed off the track, and wouldn’t return.

LeBrun took the lead on the restart on lap eight, and although he had some fierce challengers behind, he was able to escape while others battled. Opening a championship defense in Victory Lane is a great start to the season.

Chase Belcher charged through from starting 10th to finish second in the Everett’s Auto Parts No. 35. Bobby Pelland III, running double-duty between the Pro Stocks and Late Models, scored the first of two podium finishes on the day for him in third. Josh Hedges and Richie Murray followed in fourth and fifth.

Andrew Gomes, Mark Jenison, Brittany Campbell, David Lougee and Manny Dias finished the top-10.

The Late Models will be back on track on Saturday, May 10, for another 30-lap feature. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates.