Brown Looking for Record-Breaker at Bowman Gray
Last season’s champion currently has slight points lead in 2010.

(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Before the 2010 season even started at Bowman Gray Stadium, Tim Brown of Cana, VA had one thing on his mind more than anything else: winning the championship.
            Last season, Brown achieved his goal of winning eight Modified titles, tying Ralph Brinkley for the most Modified Championships in the 61-year history of Bowman Gray Stadium. And Brown has his eyes set on being the only person at the top of the ladder of Stadium champions.
            He started the year off strongly in the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series with a victory in the Tucson 200, and things were looking great for him again on Saturday during the Bill Plemmons RV World 100. Brown drew 10th as his start but rocketed up towards the front in quick fashion.
            During the first double-file “choice” restart, Brown chose to go to the outside to challenge Junior Miller of Danbury for the lead. Brown didn’t succeed – but that didn’t stop him from trying again on the very next restart, where Brown did complete the pass for the lead.
            Brown’s #83 car then settled into a groove while the #1 car of Walnut Cove resident Burt Myers was climbing through the field. Myers drove a back-up car for the season-opening Tucson 200 after severely damaging his primary car in practice sessions. But on Saturday, Myers was ready to take his old, faithful car to Victory Lane.
            Myers went to the outside lane at almost every double-file restart in an attempt to gain as many positions as possible. And on lap 66, Myers had the chance to finally pull up beside Brown. Now Myers would see if his mainstay racecar really did have what it takes to beat the #83.
            As the green flag fell, Brown got tapped slightly from behind – just enough to throw him off the pace. Myers took advantage of Brown’s falter and closed down on the inside lane to steal the lead. Moments later, Brown received a stout tap from Zach Brewer of Winston-Salem, sending Brown heading into the fence. Not only did Brown’s checkered flag hopes fade away, but the points battle had to weigh heavy on his mind as Brown dropped from the lead to 11th place.
            But Brown refused to give up, taking to the outside at the next double-file restart and motoring hard to claw back up to a fifth place finish. Myers ended up claiming the checkered.
            Brown’s performance keeps him in the points lead – but just barely. Myers’ victory boosts him up to second place, only two points behind Brown. Lee Jeffreys of Wallburg is a close third - only two points behind Myers.
            In the points standings for the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Derek Stoltz of Walkertown leads the way. To add to his victory on opening night, Stoltz claimed a fourth and second place finish on Saturday. Michael Adams of Yadkinville finished second and 11th on Saturday, giving him a second-place ranking in the points. Ryan Robertson of Winston-Salem and Kyle Edwards of King tie for third in the points.
            Matt Cotner of Rural Hall brought home the win on Saturday in the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series. The victory bumps him up to second in the points standings. John McNeal of Winston-Salem currently rests on top of the points ladder after finishing second for both races so far in 2010.
            In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Ted Mickalowski of Mocksville is currently on top of the points rankings. In two races, Mickalowski has racked up two victories – a rare accomplishment that gives him a strong head start in the 2010 points race. Veteran Gerald Robertson of Germanton is second in the points, with Kenny Dixon of Pfafftown ranking third in the points after his win on Saturday.
            This Saturday is the longest and most prestigious race of the season for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series: it’s the K&N Filters Street Stock 50. In addition to the 50-lapper, there will be racing for the Modified, Sportsman, and Stadium Stock Divisions. Gates open at 6:00 for practice, qualifying begins at 6:50, 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.

Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	83	Tim Brown	92	42
2	1	Burt Myers	90	50
3	77	Lee Jeffreys	88	40
4	11	Zach Brewer	78	32
5	40	Brad Robbins	72	44
6	69	Junior Miller	66	22
7	75	Robert Jeffreys	64	28
	4	Jason Myers	64	34
9	70	Alfred Hill	58	38
	17	Brian King	58	20
11	23	Brian Loftin	56	48
12	71	Dean Ward	50	8
	5	Randy Butner	50	36
	99	Kevin Powell	50	18
15	72	Brent Elliott	46	46

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

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	02	Derek Stoltz	96	46
2	19	Michael Adams	83	39
3	23	Ryan Robertson	80	32
	05	Kyle Edwards	80	40
5	13	Luke Fleming	79	33
6	86	Taylor Branch	68	26
7	21	Tommy Neal	64	30
8	44	Daniel Beeson	61	23
9	50	Barry Edwards	58	42
	18	Kenny Bost	58	26
11	64	Steven Truell	57	35
12	70	Gary Ledbetter	55	27
13	69	Joseph Brown	53	27
14	31	Ryan Nelson	52	40
	66	Ronnie Clifton	52	22

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	99	John McNeal	96	48
2	27	Matt Cotner	90	50
3	12	Doug Wall	84	40
4	13	Kevin Gilbert	72	30
5	1	David Sumner	70	36
6	01	Donnie Martin	68	38
7	04	Reggie Doub	64	44
8	98	Billy Gregg	60	28
9	11	Richard Reeves	56	18
10	81	Zack Clifton	52	6
	44	Daniel Fishel	52	34
12	10	Jody Fritts	50	-
	22	Brian Wall	50	42
14	16	Allen Henkel	46	46
	18	Tim Vaden	46	10

Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	60	Ted Mickalowski	100	50
2	72	Gerald Robertson	94	46
3	23	Kenny Dixon	92	50
4	11	Wayne Hill	90	42
5	34	Chris Lawing	84	44
	16	Stephen Sanders	84	40
7	8	Shane Southard	80	34
8	7	James Allison	74	28
	22	Dale Barneycastle	74	38
	77	Randy McElveen	74	36
11	00	Adam Baker	72	34
12	1	Rob Young	70	44
	14	Ken Bridges	70	28
14	04	Jason Tutterow	66	40
	33	Gary Brewer	66	38