Brown Takes Hard-Won Checkered at Bowman Gray
Defending Champion’s Bad Luck Streak is Finally Over.

Jonathan Brown (53), Tim Brown (83), and Ted Christopher (79 – right of picture) battle in the Great Clips 100. photo by Eric Hylton Photography

(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Reigning Champion Tim Brown shook the monkey off his back on Saturday, taking the checkered in the Great Clips 100 at Bowman Gray Stadium and hopefully breaking his recent string of bad luck and mediocre performances.
            Brown, a resident of Cana, VA, had his work cut out for him in one of the wildest races of the season for the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series as he battled his way to the front and then fought to hang on to the lead.
            After qualifying on the pole, Brown drew seventh as his spot when the field randomly drew for starting positions. Ted Christopher of Plainville, CT started on the pole after qualifying 13th.
            Although Saturday was Christopher’s first time racing at Bowman Gray Stadium, the veteran racer is a respected competitor with several accomplishments under his belt, including national championships. Many were looking forward to seeing how Christopher would fare at “the Madhouse.”
            When the green flag fell, Christopher was able to hold his line and defend the lead from Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem, who started on the outside front row. Christopher continued to battle with Jonathan Brown when early cautions brought about double-file restarts.
            During another double-file restart on lap 25, Christopher spun his tires and allowed Jonathan Brown to power past him to claim the lead. The next 50 laps saw several more double-file restarts and a riveting cat and mouse game between Jonathan Brown, Ted Christopher, and Tim Brown.
            As Ted Christopher and Jonathan Brown tangled during a restart, Tim Brown took advantage of the situation to grab the lead from the outside. The #83 of Tim Brown sailed ahead at the front of the field until the final double-file restart gave Brian Loftin of Lexington a chance to challenge from the outside. Loftin slipped by Brown to take over the lead – until a quick tap to the rear from Brown sent Loftin to the outside just seconds later. Brown reclaimed the lead and went on to take the checkered.

Tim Brown in Winner’s Circle for his victory in the Great Clips 100. photo by Eric Hylton Photography

            “With all the cautions and double-file restarts, it had to be a good show for the fans - because it sure was a lot of fun from the driver’s seat,” said Tim Brown, who was relieved to break his recent streak of bad luck.
            “We’ve struggled over the last couple weeks here and we hadn’t been to Victory Lane in a few weeks,” said Brown. “It just hasn’t been the year that we expect to have. But tonight we posted our sixth pole of the year and our third win. Out of ten races, that’s pretty stout. It definitely helps when you can put a ‘W’ on the board.”
            Meanwhile, Ted Christopher tangled with Stadium veteran Junior Miller of Danbury as Miller darted to the inside and made a move to pass. Miller and Christopher banged as they battled side-by-side, and a shot from Christopher sent Miller spinning into the infield and into the wall. The impact sent Christopher spinning as well and dropped him back to the rear.
            The win was Tim Brown’s third of the season and 53rd of his career. Brian Loftin finished second after drawing 21st as his starting position. Burt Myers of Walnut Cove came in third after drawing a 20th place start.
            In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Robbie Brewer of Winston-Salem took the checkered in the first 20-lapper, with brothers Barry Edwards of Pinnacle and Kyle Edwards of King finishing second and third. Ronnie Clifton of Walkertown brought home the win in the second Sportsman race. Taylor Branch of Lewisville claimed second, and Kevin Neal of Walkertown finished third.
            Zack Clifton of Walkertown won the 20-lap race for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series on Saturday - his first ever win at the Stadium. Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem and David Sumner of Trinity claimed second and third.
            In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Brandon Brendle of Winston-Salem won the first 15-lapper. Jordan Fleming of Mount Airy took the checkered in the second race.

           

           

Race Results

Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series
Great Clips 100: 104 laps (race extended due to cautions)

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	83	Tim Brown	Cana, VA
2	23	Brian Loftin	Lexington, NC
3	1	Burt Myers	Walnut Cove, NC
4	36	Rupert Sink	Lexington, NC
5	71	Dean Ward	Winston-Salem, NC
6	72	Brent Elliott	Denton, NC
7	20	Jeremy Stoltz	Walkertown, NC
8	99	Kevin Powell	Winston-Salem, NC
9	40	Brad Robbins	Winston-Salem, NC
10	5	Randy Butner	Pfafftown, NC
11	70	Alfred Hill	Jonesville, NC
12	81	Austin Pack	Walkertown, NC
13	4	Jason Myers	Walnut Cove, NC
14	33	Matt Caldwell	Lexington, NC
15	79	Ted Christopher	Plainville, CT
16	7	Bobby Reed	Clemmons, NC
17	29	Mike Adams	Winston-Salem, NC
18	53	Jonathan Brown	Kernersville, NC
19	69	Junior Miller	Danbury, NC
20	77	Lee Jeffreys	High Point, NC

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

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	68	Robbie Brewer	Winston-Salem, NC
2	50	Barry Edwards	Pinnacle, NC
3	05	Kyle Edwards	King, NC
4	64	Steven Truell	Midway,NC
5	7	Ronnie Barron	Lexington, NC
6	02	Derek Stoltz	Walkertown, NC
7	23	Ryan Robertson	Winston-Salem, NC
8	18	Kenny Bost	Kernersville, NC
9	26	Jim Shoaf	Lexington, NC
10	17	Kevin Neal	Walkertown, NC
11	19	Michael Adams	Yadkinville, NC
12	39	Jeff Garrison	Clemmons, NC
13	86	Taylor Branch	Lewisville, NC
14	66	Ronnie Clifton	Walkertown, NC
15	13	Luke Fleming	Mount Airy, NC
16	75	Chad Brooks	Winston-Salem, NC
17	79	Steven Berrier	Germanton, NC
18	1	Ryan Nelson	Winston-Salem, NC
19	30	Cody Evans	King, NC
20	72	Bryant Robertson	Lexington, NC
21	21	Tommy Neal	Walkertown, NC
22	77	Keith McMichael	Belews Creek, NC
23	38	Mitch Gales	Thomasville,NC
24	60	David Adams	Yadkinville, NC
25	44	Daniel Beeson	Kernersville, NC

2nd Sportsman Race: 20 laps

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	66	Ronnie Clifton	Walkertown, NC
2	86	Taylor Branch	Lewisville, NC
3	17	Kevin Neal	Walkertown, NC
4	05	Kyle Edwards	King, NC
5	50	Barry Edwards	Pinnacle, NC
6	68	Robbie Brewer	Winston-Salem, NC
7	79	Steven Berrier	Germanton, NC
8	72	Bryant Robertson	Lexington, NC
9	13	Luke Fleming	Mount Airy, NC
10	1	Tommy Neal	Walkertown, NC
11	30	Cody Evans	King, NC
12	38	Mitch Gales	Thomasville,NC
13	02	Derek Stoltz	Walkertown, NC
14	18	Kenny Bost	Kernersville, NC
15	44	Daniel Beeson	Kernersville, NC
16	19	Michael Adams	Yadkinville, NC
17	7	Ronnie Barron	Lexington, NC
18	39	Jeff Garrison	Clemmons, NC
19	26	Jim Shoaf	Lexington, NC
20	75	Chad Brooks	Winston-Salem, NC
21	64	Steven Truell	Midway,NC
22	60	David Adams	Yadkinville, NC
23	23	Ryan Robertson	Winston-Salem, NC
24	77	Keith McMichael	Belews Creek, NC
25	21	Ryan Nelson	Winston-Salem, NC

 

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series
Street Stock race: 20 laps

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	81	Zack Clifton	Walkertown, NC
2	98	Billy Gregg	Winston-Salem, NC
3	1	David Sumner	Trinity, NC
4	99	John McNeal	Winston-Salem, NC
5	10	Jody Fritts	Winston-Salem, NC
6	27	Matt Cotner	Rural Hall, NC
7	12	Doug Wall	Pfafftown, NC
8	07	Kenneth Stimpson	Lewisville, NC
9	04	Reggie Doub	Germanton, NC
10	15	Jerry Helms	Winston-Salem, NC
11	9	Darren Cotner	King, NC
12	22	Brian Wall	Winston-Salem, NC
13	2	Willie Wall	Lexington, NC
14	23	Kris Hoots	Mocksville, NC
15	01	Spencer Martin	Winston-Salem, NC
16	97	Hal Seats	Yadkinville, NC
17	41	Frank Fritts	Kernersville, NC
18	18	Tim Vaden	Kernersville, NC
19	44	Daniel Fishel	Greensboro, NC
20	89	John Gregg	Wallburg, NC

 

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

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	58	Brandon Brendle	Winston-Salem, NC
2	72	Gerald Robertson	Germanton, NC
3	8	Shane Southard	Yadkinville, NC
4	56	Johnny Burke	Midway, NC
5	61	Charlie Curry	Lexington, NC
6	24	A.J. Sanders	Mocksville, NC
7	01	Jason Keaton	Mocksville, NC
8	09	Gene Adams	Lexington, NC
9	11	Wayne Hill	Kernersville, NC
10	22	Dale Barneycastle	Mocksville, NC
11	1	Rob Young	Winston-Salem, NC
12	34	Chris Lawing	King, NC
13	39	Jimmy Absher	Rural Hall, NC
14	00	Adam Baker	Winston-Salem, NC
15	26	Derek Taylor	Yadkinville, NC
16	4	Andrew Sanders	Mocksville, NC
17	60	Ted Mickalowski	Mocksville, NC
18	55	Tyler Burke	Winston-Salem, NC
19	23	Kenny Dixon	Pfafftown, NC
20	69	Drew Moffitt	Winston-Salem, NC
21	51	Matt Brelsford	Salisbury, NC
22	03	Ray Forrest	Winston-Salem, NC
23	16	Stephen Sanders	Midway, NC
24	17	Andy Southern	Winston-Salem, NC

Second Stadium Stock race: 15 laps

FINISH	CAR	DRIVER	HOMETOWN
1	13	Jordan Fleming	Mount Airy, NC
2	71	Archie Sanders	Mocksville, NC
3	02	Wesley Thompson	Mocksville, NC
4	47	Kevin C. Neal	Danbury, NC
5	86	Tyler Ziglar	Kernersville, NC
6	74	Jose Gonzalez	Winston-Salem, NC
7	29	Cody Arrington	Mount Airy, NC
8	90	Brandon Crotts	King, NC
9	18	Travis Brewer	Germanton, NC
10	35	Steve Myers	Pfafftown, NC
11	3	Mike McKnight	Pfafftown, NC
12	38	Wes Athan	Winston-Salem, NC
13	42	Phillip Wright	King, NC
14	41	Bobby Yountz	Clemmons, NC
15	14	Ken Bridges	King, NC
16	32	Chad Hopkins	Winston-Salem, NC
17	0	Cody Adams	Lexington, NC
18	98	T.J. Cox	Winston-Salem, NC
19	19	Jeremy Stainback	Winston-Salem, NC
20	89	Joseph Swanson	Rural Hall, NC
21	44	Perry Haynes	Advance, NC
22	85	Brian Harb	High Point, NC
23	92	Kyle Southern	King, NC
24	04	Jason Tutterow	Advance, NC