Brooklyn, MI - Andrew Hennessy (#94) took the checkered flag in a chaotic Gladiator 150 at Michigan International Speedway, showcasing his skill and cunning as he navigated a minefield of cautions and close calls. The race, marred by a constant stream of incidents and culminating in a dramatic multi-car pileup on the final overtime restart, has forced Output Racing League officials to take drastic action, promising sweeping rule changes ahead of the next event at Richmond Raceway.

The early stages of the race saw Jonathan Hernandez (#2) surge to the front, taking the lead from Frederick Cremeens (#14) on lap four and never looking back. Hernandez showcased his speed and car control, leading 17 laps and capturing the first stage win.

"The car was amazing today," said a satisfied Hernandez after the race. "Unfortunately, the cautions just didn't fall our way in the end. It's tough to lose a race like that, but we had good pace and that's what matters moving forward."

The first signs of trouble emerged on lap 24 when a restart triggered a chain reaction incident, leaving multiple cars with damage. While no drivers were forced to retire at this point, the close calls set a tense tone for the rest of the event.

As the race progressed, tensions continued to mount. A caution on lap 65 forced those who hadn't pitted since an early caution, including then-leaders Thomas Harmon (#38) and Hernandez, to make a fuel stop under yellow, scrambling the running order.

This caution, while crucial for those needing fuel, proved detrimental for others like Campbell (#15) and Pizzichemi (#78) who had perfectly executed their fuel strategy. "It's just so frustrating," lamented Pizzichemi. "You try to play the strategy game, but with this many cautions, it's nearly impossible. It ruins any chance of running a different strategy and going for the win."

More disaster struck on lap 69. On the restart, Brian Chambliss (#67), Joe Slama (#9), and TJ Crampton (#03) tangled and suffered significant damage, effectively ending their chances of a good finish. "It's tough to swallow when your race gets ruined because other guys aren't racing smart," commented a disheartened Chambliss after the race.

As the race approached its conclusion, a series of late-race cautions continued to jumble the field, amplifying the tension and creating an environment ripe for disaster. League officials, witnessing the recklessness unfolding before them, expressed their growing frustration.

“This isn't what we want the Output Racing League to be about,” said one league official, clearly disappointed. “Drivers need to show more respect for each other on the track.”

Another official added, “We’ve seen enough. The rules are changing. Richmond will be different. The drivers need to be prepared to adapt or face the consequences.”

The final overtime restart proved to be the boiling point. Hennessy, who had expertly navigated the numerous incidents and strategically positioned himself at the front, lined up for the final restart alongside Harmon, poised for the win.

As the green flag flew, disaster struck behind them. Matt Horton (#51), desperately seeking a better finish, dove to the inside of Crampton (#03) entering turn one. Cooke (#61), running a tight line on the outside and unaware of Horton's low entry, squeezed down on Cremeens (#14) while fighting for position. Cremeens, with nowhere to go, spun, triggering a violent chain-reaction pileup involving multiple cars.

"There was nothing I could do," said Cremeens, describing the unavoidable contact. "It was just hard racing, and I got the short end of the stick. We had a good car but that's racing sometimes, I guess."

The caution lights instantly flashed, freezing the field and handing Hennessy a well-deserved, if slightly anti-climactic, victory. "We had a strong car all day," reflected Hennessy after climbing out of his car. "Our strategy worked out perfectly. You hate to see the race end under caution, especially with a wreck like that, but I'm proud of our team and how we executed today."

Harmon crossed the finish line second, securing another solid points finish. "Consistency is key in this series," he stated. "We'll take a second-place finish any day. It's a good momentum boost for us heading into Richmond."

Hernandez, despite fading to third after leading early, was happy to escape the mayhem with a podium. "We were hoping for the win, but things got a little crazy out there," he said. "We’ll take the good points and learn from what happened today."

As the dust settles on Michigan, the Output Racing League now prepares for a tense and unpredictable event at Richmond Raceway. Previous Richmond winners Harmon, Hernandez, and Crampton will undoubtedly be seeking another victory, but the shadow of looming rule changes hangs heavy over the entire field. The message from league officials is clear: reckless driving will no longer be tolerated. Richmond will be a proving ground, a test of whether drivers can adapt to a new era of stricter enforcement and cleaner racing. The future of the Output Racing League hinges on the outcome.