Myers Hangs onto Points Lead at Bowman Gray
Double-file restarts help the championship hopeful battle through the field.

(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) It looked, at first, like Lee Jeffreys was set to possibly take the points lead at Bowman Gray Stadium.
            Starting position for Saturday’s Renegade 100 for the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series was determined by random draw. And as luck would have it, championship hopeful Lee Jeffreys of Wallburg drew the pole with points leader Burt Myers of Walnut Cove drawing 24th as his starting spot. With two points being awarded per position, Jeffreys needed to finish only six positions ahead of Myers to take over the points lead.
            Thankfully for Myers, the Double-File “Choice” Restart Rule was in effect as well, giving Myers one more tool to utilize in an attempt to work his way to the front. Seven cautions meant seven double-file restarts, and Myers made wise decisions each time on whether to take the inside or outside lane.
            Myers steered clear of the incidents that took out some other competitors, and the #1 car of Myers steadily made its way through the field. By the mid-point in the race, Myers had already climbed up to eighth place.
            Meanwhile, Lee Jeffreys battled with Burt Myers’ brother, Jason Myers, for the lead. Jeffreys was able to beat Jason Myers on the first few attempts, but a minor slip on a double-file restart was all that it took for Jeffreys to drop back to second.
            Jeffreys chose to play it conservative and consistently choose the inside row, feeling that his car performed better in the inner groove. Jeffreys fell back to fifth. Burt Myers moved up to sixth and was seeking to pass by Jeffreys, but the #77 car of Jeffreys was able to hold strong.
            When the checkered flag waved, Jason Myers came away with the win. Brother Burt finished sixth, and Lee Jeffreys finished right in front of him in fifth. Burt maintains his points lead, although Jeffreys whittles another two points away from the gap that separates him from Myers.
            Tim Brown of Cana, VA, who unsuccessfully challenged Jason Myers for the lead, moves up to third in the points. Brian Loftin of Lexington holds onto the fourth place ranking. Jason Myers’ win boosts him up to the fifth spot on the points ladder.
            In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Ryan Robertson of Winston-Salem claims second in the first race and sixth in the second race, moving him back into the points lead. Robbie Brewer of Winston-Salem drops down to second in the points after a collision in the second race moved him from the front of the field to a 22nd place finish.
            Kyle Edwards of King maintains his third place standing, and Taylor Branch, who won on Saturday, moves up to fourth in the points.
            Saturday was another good night for Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem. He finished second in the 20-lapper for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series, keeping him second in the points. Gregg continues to attack the points lead held by Matt Cotner of Rural Hall. Cotner finished seventh, reducing his points from 48 to 38.
            Reggie Doub of Germanton jumps up to third in the points after a third place finish on Saturday. John McNeal of Winston-Salem drops down to fourth in the points standings.
            In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Jimmy Absher of Rural Hall barely slips into the points lead, as Wayne Hill of Kernersville drops down to second. Dale Barneycastle of Mocksville moves up to the third spot on the points ladder.
            This Saturday is Baity’s Discount Tire Sales Night. There’s a 60-lap double-file restart Sportsman race on the schedule, as well as races for the Modifieds, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions. And in honor of our nation, the Special Forces Parachute Team will perform a jump.
            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	364	40
2	77	Lee Jeffreys	355	42
3	83	Tim Brown	305	48
4	23	Brian Loftin	293	36
5	4	Jason Myers	278	50
6	11	Zach Brewer	273	10
7	13	Chris Fleming	260	46
8	70	Alfred Hill	257	34
9	25	John Smith	248	44
10	53	Jonathan Brown	246	38
11	69	Junior Miller	241	8
12	5	Randy Butner	223	16
13	40	Brad Robbins	214	28
14	71	Dean Ward	209	18
	75	Robert Jeffreys	209	14

 

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

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	23	Ryan Robertson	346	44
2	68	Robbie Brewer	326	22
3	05	Kyle Edwards	322	34
4	86	Taylor Branch	309	42
5	50	Barry Edwards	298	15
6	02	Derek Stoltz	284	28
7	66	Ronnie Clifton	283	29
8	18	Kenny Bost	279	29
9	21	Tommy Neal	259	49
10	17	Kevin Neal	257	43
11	38	Mitch Gales	243	25
12	70	Gary Ledbetter	237	0
13	64	Steven Truell	215	13
14	72	Bryant Robertson	214	22
15	44	Daniel Beeson	205	15

 

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	27	Matt Cotner	352	38
2	98	Billy Gregg	314	48
3	04	Reggie Doub	306	46
4	99	John McNeal	296	34
5	81	Zack Clifton	282	42
6	1	David Sumner	264	50
7	07	Kenneth Stimpson	262	28
7	12	Doug Wall	262	0
9	10	Jody Fritts	254	44
10	44	Daniel Fishel	222	36
	9	Darren Cotner	222	26
12	18	Tim Vaden	208	20
13	22	Brian Wall	186	24
14	05	Spencer Martin	174	40
15	78	K.C. Myers	168	0

 

Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	39	Jimmy Absher	386	46
2	11	Wayne Hill	384	42
3	22	Dale Barneycastle	362	40
4	01	Jason Keaton	352	26
5	24	A.J. Sanders	330	34
5	00	Adam Baker	330	50
7	26	Derek Taylor	320	36
8	72	Gerald Robertson	306	16
9	56	Johnny Burke	298	48
10	16	Stephen Sanders	292	20
11	23	Kenny Dixon	284	32
12	34	Chris Lawing	280	30
13	55	Tyler Burke	248	24
	1	Rob Young	248	18
15	8	Shane Southard	240	44