Burt Myers Steady, Tim Brown Slips at Bowman Gray
Brian Loftin takes over second in the points.

(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) With only two more weeks of competition left in Bowman Gray Stadium’s racing season, every position in every race becomes a heated battle for those last few valuable points.
            Such was the case for Burt Myers of Walnut Cove, who entered the event in the points lead for the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series. After qualifying on the pole, Myers started in third when the top six competitors drew for starting positions.
            Ahead of Burt Myers, brother Jason Myers of Walnut Cove was battling with Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem for the lead. Brown fought back the younger Myers brother for the first three double-file restarts.
            When Jason was caught on the outside row, Burt Myers slipped by him on the inside to claim second – giving Burt the chance to take to the outside in the next restart. The #1 car of Burt Myers motored past Brown to claim the lead.
            Wanting the top spot back, Brown began delivering some strong taps to the rear bumper of Myers. Brown even raced side-by-side with Myers for several laps after a restart, but was unable to complete the pass. A stiff bump from Brown sent Myers spinning out of the lead on lap 35. Myers filed in at the rear of the field while Jonathan Brown stole the lead and went on to win.
            But Myers had points on his mind, fighting forward through the pack to salvage an eighth place finish. The performance kept Myers with a healthy points lead.
            Defending Champion Tim Brown of Cana, VA ran into some misfortune of his own on Saturday. When sheet metal on the front of his car was loosened, NASCAR officials black-flagged the #83 of Tim Brown. Brown, who was running in the top five, failed to heed the black flag, and officials stopped scoring him. The disaster left Brown with a 20th place finish, dropping him from second in the points down to fourth.
            Brian Loftin of Lexington, who finished in fourth, moves up to second in the points – 59 points under Myers. Lee Jeffreys of Wallburg is boosted up to third in the points.
            In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, many of the top points contenders ran into bad luck on Saturday. Kyle Edwards of King was involved in a crash during the early parts of the 40-lap race on Saturday. Although he was forced to go to the rear, Edwards was able to fly forward and finish in ninth. Edwards stays the points leader.
            Kyle Edwards’ brother, Barry Edwards of Pinnacle, jumps from fourth in the points up to second on the points ladder after claiming a seventh place finish. Points contender Ryan Robertson of Winston-Salem slips down to third, and Robbie Brewer of Winston-Salem drops to fourth.
            Matt Cotner of Rural Hall added to his points lead in the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series. Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem finishes a disappointing 16th, keeping him second in the points but widening the gap that separates him from Cotner.
            In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Jason Keaton of Mocksville took the checkered on Saturday, strengthening his points lead. Dale Barneycastle of Mocksville maintains his second place points standing.
            This Saturday will be the last chance for you to see the best racing in town for the absolute best price – the Winston-Salem Journal brings you the final $1 Ladies’ Night of the season! There will be racing for all four divisions and another exciting Demolition Derby.
           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	579	36
2	23	Brian Loftin	520	44
3	77	Lee Jeffreys	506	46
4	83	Tim Brown	494	12
5	4	Jason Myers	455	48
6	53	Jonathan Brown	416	50
7	69	Junior Miller	398	40
8	40	Brad Robbins	386	38
9	71	Dean Ward	379	28
10	5	Randy Butner	370	20
11	13	Chris Fleming	352	18
	72	Brent Elliott	352	24
13	70	Alfred Hill	351	0
14	81	Austin Pack	288	30
15	11	Zach Brewer	273	0

 

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

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	05	Kyle Edwards	518	34
2	50	Barry Edwards	487	38
3	23	Ryan Robertson	482	24
4	68	Robbie Brewer	480	28
5	86	Taylor Branch	474	46
6	66	Ronnie Clifton	471	40
7	02	Derek Stoltz	469	48
8	17	Kevin Neal	454	50
9	18	Kenny Bost	435	4
10	21	Tommy Neal	388	42
11	72	Bryant Robertson	326	16
12	64	Steven Truell	320	14
13	38	Mitch Gales	318	20
14	13	Luke Fleming	299	12
15	79	Steven Berrier	295	18

 

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	27	Matt Cotner	566	38
2	98	Billy Gregg	520	20
3	04	Reggie Doub	502	40
4	99	John McNeal	494	50
5	81	Zack Clifton	490	46
6	1	David Sumner	466	48
7	10	Jody Fritts	438	22
	07	Kenneth Stimpson	438	16
9	12	Doug Wall	420	30
10	44	Daniel Fishel	364	42
11	9	Darren Cotner	358	24
12	22	Brian Wall	296	10
13	23	Kris Hoots	292	34
14	05	Spencer Martin	272	18
15	18	Tim Vaden	252

 

Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	01	Jason Keaton	566	50
2	22	Dale Barneycastle	538	24
3	39	Jimmy Absher	534	42
4	11	Wayne Hill	530	36
5	24	A.J. Sanders	522	28
6	72	Gerald Robertson	514	46
7	26	Derek Taylor	476	38
8	56	Johnny Burke	466	40
9	58	Brandon Brendle	452	34
10	00	Adam Baker	450	18
11	1	Rob Young	438	48
12	8	Shane Southard	394	44
13	61	Charlie Curry	388	30
14	23	Kenny Dixon	384	22
15	13	Jordan Fleming	374	12