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Jason Myers Holds Off Brown To Win at Bowman Gray
Double-file restarts put Myers to the test.

Jason Myers (4) defends his lead from Tim Brown (83 – outside row) during the Renegade 100. photo by Eric Hylton Photography

(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) A little luck helped Jason Myers get close to the front – but it was skill and a strong car that helped him to hang on and win the Renegade 100 on Saturday at Bowman Gray Stadium.
            Just like all 100-lappers for the Bill Plemmons RV World Modifies Series, the starting lineup for the Renegade 100 was determined by random draw. Jason Myers of Walnut Cove drew the outside pole in a stroke of good luck, with Lee Jeffreys of Wallburg drawing the pole. And to add to the mix, the Double-File “Choice” Restart would be in effect.
            Jeffreys grabbed the lead as the green flag waved but quickly had to defend his position again when a caution on the second lap brought out the double-file restart cone. As Jeffreys and Myers played mind-games with each other on the starting line, the #77 of Jeffreys was again able to claim the top spot.
            A double-file restart a few laps later gave Myers another chance to take to the outside. This time, the #4 car of Myers ended up winning the drag race into turn one. “I think he spun the tires on the restart and gave me just enough to get in front of him getting into one,” said Myers.
            But getting to the front was the easy part. Now, Myers had to defend his lead against Reigning Champion Tim Brown of Cana, VA for five double-file restarts. For restart after restart, the two competitors battled fiercely - side-by-side for laps at a time - while the crowd was on the edge of their seats.
            Myers performed flawlessly to maintain the lead each time. “Tim was tough. He gave me a heck of a run on the outside there,” said Myers. “All it took was one slip from Tim for me to get inside there to hold the position.”
            “Our last five or six weeks here have been pretty bad,” said Brown. “I’m pleased tonight just to be able to put it on the truck with the same suspension parts that we came over here with.”
            “Tonight was fun,” said Brown. “I raced him hard. We put a show on for the fans racing side-by-side. It was a good night for us.”
            Chris Fleming of Mount Airy finished behind Brown in third. John Smith of Mount Airy took fourth, with Lee Jeffreys claiming fifth.

Jason Myers and daughter Emma celebrating in Winner’s Circle with Renegade 100 trophy presenters, Grand Marshal Dale Folwell and son Stephen. photo by Eric Hylton Photography

            In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Tommy Neal of Walkertown claimed victory in the first 20-lapper of the evening. Ryan Robertson of Winston-Salem and Ryan Nelson of Winston-Salem finished second and third.
            After the Four Seasons Home Improvement “Madhouse Scramble” sent Neal back to 12th for the start of the second race, Tommy “the Tiger” fought forward up to second place. Neal was shoving the bumper of Taylor Branch of Lewisville, desperately trying to take the checkered and pull off the rare accomplishment of winning both races in a double-header. But Branch was able to tame “the Tiger” and stay in the lead. Tommy Neal took second, with Kevin Neal of Walkertown coming in third.
            David Sumner of Trinity slipped ahead of Jody Fritts of Winston-Salem to take the win in the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series race on Saturday. Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem took second, with Reggie Doub of Germanton finishing in third.
            In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Adam Baker of Winston-Salem claimed the victory in the first 15-lapper, with Kyle Southern of King winning the second race. The checkered fell just in time for Southern: His car was severely overheating during the last few laps and was spewing out steam as he celebrated in Victory Lane.

Race Results

Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series
Renegade 100: 100 laps

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	4	Jason Myers	Walnut Cove, NC
2	83	Tim Brown	Cana, VA
3	13	Chris Fleming	Mount Airy, NC
4	25	John Smith	Mount Airy, NC
5	77	Lee Jeffreys	High Point, NC
6	1	Burt Myers	Walnut Cove, NC
7	53	Jonathan Brown	Kernersville, NC
8	23	Brian Loftin	Lexington, NC
9	70	Alfred Hill	Jonesville, NC
10	3	Terry Gaither	Walkertown, NC
11	36	Rupert Sink	Lexington, NC
12	40	Brad Robbins	Winston-Salem, NC
13	72	Brent Elliott	Denton, NC
14	29	Brody Jones	Statesville, NC
15	81	Austin Pack	Walkertown, NC
16	50	Michael Clifton	Walkertown, NC
17	71	Dean Ward	Winston-Salem, NC
18	5	Randy Butner	Pfafftown, NC
19	75	Robert Jeffreys	Winston-Salem, NC
20	2	Johnny Johnson	Tobaccoville, NC
21	11	Zach Brewer	Winston-Salem, NC
22	69	Junior Miller	Danbury, NC
23	33	Matt Caldwell	Lexington, NC
24	99	Kevin Powell	Winston-Salem, NC
25	7	Bobby Reed	Clemmons, NC

Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series
First Sportsman Race: 20 laps

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	21	Tommy Neal	Walkertown, NC
2	23	Ryan Robertson	Winston-Salem, NC
3	31	Ryan Nelson	Winston-Salem, NC
4	39	Jeff Garrison	Clemmons, NC
5	26	Jim Shoaf	Lexington, NC
6	17	Kevin Neal	Walkertown, NC
7	02	Derek Stoltz	Walkertown, NC
8	68	Robbie Brewer	Winston-Salem, NC
9	86	Taylor Branch	Lewisville, NC
10	7	Ronnie Barron	Lexington, NC
11	72	Bryant Robertson	Lexington, NC
12	1	Brad Smith	Winston-Salem, NC
13	79	Steven Berrier	Germanton, NC
14	05	Kyle Edwards	King, NC
15	18	Kenny Bost	Kernersville, NC
16	66	Ronnie Clifton	Walkertown, NC
17	19	Michael Adams	Yadkinville, NC
18	38	Mitch Gales	Thomasville,NC
19	64	Steven Truell	Midway,NC
20	69	Joseph Brown	Winston-Salem, NC
21	13	Luke Fleming	Mount Airy, NC
22	44	Daniel Beeson	Kernersville, NC
23	8	Darin Redmon	Walnut Cove, NC
24	50	Barry Edwards	Pinnacle, NC

2nd Sportsman Race: 20 laps

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	86	Taylor Branch	Lewisville, NC
2	21	Tommy Neal	Walkertown, NC
3	17	Kevin Neal	Walkertown, NC
4	05	Kyle Edwards	King, NC
5	39	Jeff Garrison	Clemmons, NC
6	23	Ryan Robertson	Winston-Salem, NC
7	66	Ronnie Clifton	Walkertown, NC
8	18	Kenny Bost	Kernersville, NC
9	38	Mitch Gales	Thomasville,NC
10	26	Jim Shoaf	Lexington, NC
11	69	Joseph Brown	Winston-Salem, NC
12	13	Luke Fleming	Mount Airy, NC
13	50	Barry Edwards	Pinnacle, NC
14	7	Ronnie Barron	Lexington, NC
15	44	Daniel Beeson	Kernersville, NC
16	31	Ryan Nelson	Winston-Salem, NC
17	02	Derek Stoltz	Walkertown, NC
18	8	Darin Redmon	Walnut Cove, NC
19	72	Bryant Robertson	Lexington, NC
20	64	Steven Truell	Midway,NC
21	19	Michael Adams	Yadkinville, NC
22	68	Robbie Brewer	Winston-Salem, NC
23	1	Brad Smith	Winston-Salem, NC
24	79	Steven Berrier	Germanton, NC

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series
Street Stock race: 20 laps

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	1	David Sumner	Trinity, NC
2	98	Billy Gregg	Winston-Salem, NC
3	04	Reggie Doub	Germanton, NC
4	10	Jody Fritts	Winston-Salem, NC
5	81	Zack Clifton	Walkertown, NC
6	05	Spencer Martin	Winston-Salem, NC
7	27	Matt Cotner	Rural Hall, NC
8	44	Daniel Fishel	Greensboro, NC
9	99	John McNeal	Winston-Salem, NC
10	23	Kris Hoots	Mocksville, NC
11	3	Michael Nichols	Trinity, NC
12	07	Kenneth Stimpson	Lewisville, NC
13	9	Darren Cotner	King, NC
14	22	Brian Wall	Winston-Salem, NC
15	97	Hal Seats	Yadkinville, NC
16	18	Tim Vaden	Kernersville, NC
17	89	John Gregg	Wallburg, NC
18	13	Kevin Gilbert	Pfafftown, NC

Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series
First Stadium Stock Race: 15 laps

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	00	Adam Baker	Winston-Salem, NC
2	56	Johnny Burke	Midway, NC
3	39	Jimmy Absher	Rural Hall, NC
4	8	Shane Southard	Yadkinville, NC
5	11	Wayne Hill	Kernersville, NC
6	22	Dale Barneycastle	Mocksville, NC
7	58	Brandon Brendle	Winston-Salem, NC
8	26	Derek Taylor	Yadkinville, NC
9	24	A.J. Sanders	Mocksville, NC
10	23	Kenny Dixon	Pfafftown, NC
11	34	Chris Lawing	King, NC
12	61	Charlie Curry	Lexington, NC
13	01	Jason Keaton	Mocksville, NC
14	55	Tyler Burke	Winston-Salem, NC
15	69	Drew Moffitt	Winston-Salem, NC
16	16	Stephen Sanders	Midway, NC
17	1	Rob Young	Winston-Salem, NC
18	72	Gerald Robertson	Germanton, NC
19	89	Joseph Swanson	Rural Hall, NC
20	60	Ted Mickalowski	Mocksville, NC
21	4	Andrew Sanders	Mocksville, NC
22	17	Andy Southern	Winston-Salem, NC
23	04	Jason Tutterow	Advance, NC

Second Stadium Stock race: 15 laps

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	92	Kyle Southern	King, NC
2	51	Matt Brelsford	Salisbury, NC
3	47	Kevin C. Neal	Danbury, NC
4	18	Travis Brewer	Germanton, NC
5	33	Gary Brewer	Germanton, NC
6	13	Jordan Fleming	Mount Airy, NC
7	79	Chris Allison	Mocksville, NC
8	71	Archie Sanders	Mocksville, NC
9	98	T.J. Cox	Winston-Salem, NC
10	03	Ray Forrest	Winston-Salem, NC
11	35	Brian Harb	High Point, NC
12	86	Tyler Ziglar	Kernersville, NC
13	02	Wesley Thompson	Mocksville, NC
14	14	Ken Bridges	King, NC
15	29	Cody Arrington	Mount Airy, NC
16	52	Jeremy Kidd	Randleman, NC
17	7	James Allison	Mocksville, NC
18	90	Brandon Crotts	King, NC
19	38	Wes Athan	Winston-Salem, NC
20	32	Chad Hopkins	Winston-Salem, NC
21	49	Rodney Sears	Lexington, NC
22	97	Todd Myers	Walnut Cove, NC