Myers Soars While Brown Slips in Points at Bowman Gray
Myers strengthens points lead heading into Whelen 100.

(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Hard work. That’s been the key to Burt  Myers’ recent success: hard work on the track and hard work off the track.
            “The car’s running exceptionally well right now. We continuously work on it,” said Myers. “Some people say, ‘If your car’s running well, why do you keep coming back on Saturday morning practice?’ Whenever we quit working is whenever everyone else is going to keep working and pass us. So we’re just staying on top of it. We’re trying different things just to keep getting better and better - and right now it’s paying off.”
            Myers had to work hard on Saturday to grab the lead – and then to keep it for caution after caution as Brian Loftin tried again and again to steal the top spot away. The victory keeps Myers in the points lead.
            Reigning Champion Tim Brown of Cana, VA had a disappointing night on Saturday. Things looked fine at first after Brown qualified on the pole for the USG Modified 50 for the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series. Then after drawing a starting position of third, Brown stole the lead away from Burt Myers on lap 8.
            Brown’s night took a turn for the worst as Myers began nailing the rear bumper of Brown in an attempt to steal back the lead. Two laps later, Brown was sent sliding to the outside after a bump from Myers. Brown was caught on the outside and fell back several positions – only to be involved in several more incidents throughout the race.
            “We had a fast race car, sat on the pole, and had a good car in the race. We just got in about three or four wrecks there and got torn up – we just didn’t have a good night,” said Brown. “Burt went on and won the race and I got beat back through the field towards the rear. We ended up getting turned twice and wound up finishing poorly.”
            Brown slips down to third in the points as a result of his 12th place finish. Rookie Zach Brewer of Winston-Salem finished second on Saturday, boosting him up to tie Brown for third in the points – an impressive feat for a Modified rookie. Wallburg resident Lee Jeffreys’ 10th place finish on Saturday keeps him second in the points standings.
            In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Derek Stoltz of Walkertown loses a little ground in the points race. Stoltz was involved in an incident in the second Sportsman race that relegated him to a 19th place finish. Stoltz holds on to the points lead but the healthy gap that separated him from the rest of the pack is whittled down to only 10 points.
            Ryan Robertson of Winston-Salem finishes an impressive fourth and eighth on Saturday, keeping him second in the points and moving him closer to overtaking Stoltz. Barry Edwards of Pinnacle moves up to third in the points after finishing 11th and sixth.
            John McNeal of Winston-Salem claimed the checkered in the K&N Filters Street Stock 50 on Saturday – the longest and most prestigious race of the season for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series. The win keeps McNeal on top of the points ladder. But Matt Cotner of Rural Hall, who entered Saturday’s event ranked second in the points, finished second place on Saturday – keeping McNeal’s points gains to a minimum.
            In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Gerald Robertson of Germanton takes over the points lead – putting the veteran of nearly 50 years the closest he’s ever been to a points championship. Stephen Sanders of Midway, son of former champion A.J. Sanders, leaps from fifth to second in the points after finishing second on Saturday.
            This Saturday is the best racing action for the best price around: it’s Whelen $1 Ladies’ Night featuring the Whelen 100 for the Modifieds – and it’s all presented by 105.7 Hit Music Now. There will be a full-field draw for position, and the infamous Double-File “Choice” Restart Rule will be in effect.
            Gates open at 6:00 for practice, qualifying begins at 7:10, 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	1	Burt Myers	164	50
2	77	Lee Jeffreys	145	32
3	83	Tim Brown	141	28
	11	Zach Brewer	141	48
5	4	Jason Myers	123	42
6	70	Alfred Hill	116	44
7	69	Junior Miller	114	38
8	23	Brian Loftin	110	46
9	40	Brad Robbins	108	24
10	53	Jonathan Brown	105	40
11	5	Randy Butner	98	26
	17	Brian King	98	22
13	75	Robert Jeffreys	96	30
14	72	Brent Elliott	91	36
15	71	Dean Ward	83	20

 

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

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	02	Derek Stoltz	165	30
2	23	Ryan Robertson	155	40
3	50	Barry Edwards	138	35
4	68	Robbie Brewer	133	43
	05	Kyle Edwards	133	30
6	21	Tommy Neal	130	42
7	19	Michael Adams	126	18
8	66	Ronnie Clifton	125	32
9	86	Taylor Branch	114	42
	64	Steven Truell	114	31
11	13	Luke Fleming	109	9
12	72	Bryant Robertson	107	42
13	38	Mitch Gales	106	15
	18	Kenny Bost	106	16
15	69	Joseph Brown	103	22

 

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	99	John McNeal	146	50
2	27	Matt Cotner	138	48
3	12	Doug Wall	114	30
4	04	Reggie Doub	110	46
5	98	Billy Gregg	100	40
6	13	Kevin Gilbert	96	24
7	81	Zack Clifton	94	42
	01	Donnie Martin	94	26
9	22	Brian Wall	88	38
	44	Daniel Fishel	88	36
	1	David Sumner	88	18
12	16	Allen Henkel	80	34
13	18	Tim Vaden	78	32
14	07	Kenneth Stimpson	76	44
15	9	Darren Cotner	68	22

 

Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	72	Gerald Robertson	188	94
2	16	Stephen Sanders	180	96
3	34	Chris Lawing	172	88
4	11	Wayne Hill	170	80
5	23	Kenny Dixon	168	76
6	8	Shane Southard	154	74
7	01	Jason Keaton	152	92
8	39	Jimmy Absher	148	96
9	24	A.J. Sanders	142	100
	22	Dale Barneycastle	142	68
	00	Adam Baker	142	70
12	17	Andy Southern	132	72
13	60	Ted Mickalowski	128	28
	26	Derek Taylor	128	92
15	1	Rob Young	126	56