Lucky Draw for Brown Strengthens Points Lead at Bowman Gray
Points Gap Widens in the Farm Bureau Insurance Modified Series.

(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Tim Brown of Cana, VA started off his 2009 season at Bowman Gray Stadium by winning the very first race, taking an early points lead in the Farm Bureau Insurance Modified Series.
            That lead has been defended each and every race this season – and for many events, Brown has been able to extend his lead even further.
            But despite his strong performances, there’s no denying that he’s received a little help from Lady Luck along the way. Such was the case in Saturday’s Tucson 100, where the starting lineup was determined by random draw.
            Randy Butner of Pfafftown, who was second in the points entering the event, drew 12th as his starting spot. Burt Myers of Walnut Cove, the third place man on the points ladder, drew 17th.
            Brown drew the pole.
            He had his work cut out for him, however: Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem drew the outside front-row to start the race.
            Jonathan provided challenge after challenge to Tim Brown – and Jonathan even managed to steal the lead away on one of the double-file restarts. But Tim Brown was able to take the lead back, racing on to take the checkered.
            The win strengthens the points lead of Tim Brown, increasing the gap between first and second to an impressive 60 points. Jonathan Brown finished second, keeping him at fourth in the points and getting him closer to breaking into the top three.
            Randy Butner started 12th and finished eighth, maintaining his second place spot on the points ladder. Burt Myers flew through the field: starting 17th and finishing in third. The effort keeps him third in the points and places him only two points away from passing Butner for second place.
            In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Gary Ledbetter of Lexington finished fourth and then 19th, slipping a little in the points and reducing his points lead. Kenny Bost of Kernersville finished an impressive second and fifth in the two races. Bost earned more points than any other Sportsman competitor, keeping him in second in the points rankings and moving him closer to taking over the lead from Ledbetter. Barry Edwards of Pinnacle slips down to third in the standings after finishing 11th and fourth.
            Joseph “Bobo” Brown of Winston-Salem took the checkered on Saturday in the 20-lapper for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series. The win boosts Brown into third in the points. Finishing right behind Brown in second was points leader Matt Cotner of Rural Hall, who keeps the lead in the points standings for another week. David Sumner stays second in the points after finishing sixth.
            In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Dale Barneycastle of Mocksville finished in fourth on Saturday, moving him from second in the points up to the points lead. A.J. Sanders of Mocksville, who held the points lead entering the event, slips down to second in the points after finishing eighth on Saturday. Only two points separate Barneycastle from Sanders, so this battle is far from over.
            This Saturday is Cheerwine Night at Bowman Gray Stadium. There will be a 60-lap Sportsman race with the infamous Double-File “Choice” Restart Rule in effect – and to honor our nation, the Special Forces Parachute Team will perform a jump. For a special deal, adults can get $2 off admission with a Savage Energy Drink Bottle Cap. And, of course, there will be racing for the Modifieds, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions. Gates open at 6:00 for practice, qualifying begins at 7:20, and the first race begins at 8:00 PM – this Saturday night. Ticket prices, directions, and more information can be found online at www.bowmangrayracing.com or by calling (336) 723-1819.

Farm Bureau Insurance Modified Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	83	Tim Brown	420	50
2	5	Randy Butner	360	36
3	1	Burt Myers	358	46
4	53	Jonathan Brown	349	48
5	50	Michael Clifton	319	18
6	69	Junior Miller	317	32
7	4	Jason Myers	316	22
8	70	Alfred Hill	300	40
9	40	Brad Robbins	294	38
10	13	Chris Fleming	288	24
11	75	Robert Jeffreys	265	16
12	31	Gene Pack	259	34
13	72	Brent Elliott	241	28
14	77	Lee Jeffreys	227	10
15	45	Lee Stimpson	182	20

Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	70	Gary Ledbetter	360	29
2	18	Kenny Bost	341	45
3	50	Barry Edwards	333	37
4	66	Ronnie Clifton	323	43
5	02	Derek Stoltz	312	34
6	68	Robbie Brewer	291	27
6	77	Keith McMichael	291	24
8	30	Mike Evans	278	29
9	21	Tommy Neal	275	24
10	23	Scott Hall	273	41
11	13	Luke Fleming	266	42
12	86	Taylor Branch	242	44
13	79	Steven Berrier	233	13
14	05	Kyle Edwards	232	9
15	3	Jeff Garrison	221	39

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	27	Matt Cotner	432	48
2	1	David Sumner	378	40
3	69	Joseph Brown	366	50
4	25	Johnny Arnder	350	42
5	11	Richard Reeves	348	26
6	15	Jerry Helms	336	34
7	12	Doug Wall	328	28
8	44	Daniel Fishel	318	32
9	2	Willie Wall	280	30
10	20	Donnie Martin	272	38
11	13	Kevin Gilbert	268	22
12	16	Allen Henkel	260	46
13	99	John McNeal	244	0
14	81	Zack Clifton	240	20
15	18	Tim Vaden	236	36

Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	22	Dale Barneycastle	374	44
2	24	A.J. Sanders	372	36
3	39	Jimmy Absher	352	42
4	1	Rob Young	342	50
5	99	Matt Hill	316	16
6	21	Kevin L. Neal	304	40
7	44	Michael Wells	300	0
8	23	Kenny Dixon	296	18
9	0	Adam Baker	288	28
10	68	Glenn Hamilton	284	0
11	11	Wayne Hill	276	22
12	70	D.J. Moore	256	34
13	56	Johnny Burke	244	46
14	4	Andrew Sanders	238	48
15	01	Jason Keaton	226	0