Myers and Brown Move through Field at Bowman Gray
Championship hopefuls prove their mettle.

(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Burt Myers had his work cut out for him on Saturday.
            When the GMAC Insurance Modified Series randomly drew for starting position, Burt Myers of Walnut Cove drew 23rd for his spot. He would only have 100 laps to try and gain as much position as possible.
            Although Myers was leading the points entering the event, he was only a slim two points ahead of Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem. Brown’s luck was a little more favorable: he drew 10th for his starting spot.
            Fortunately for both of the point contenders, the double-file restart rule was in effect - and seven cautions gave them multiple opportunities to use the outside lane to climb up through the field.
            With some skillful track positioning, Jonathan Brown was able to slip past eight-time Champion Tim Brown to grab third. And on the second caution of the night, the #53 car of Jonathan Brown was on the outside row trying to take the lead away from Chris Fleming of Mount Airy.
            Although initially unsuccessful, Brown would secure the lead on the next caution. For over 50 laps, Brown soared ahead as the leader.
            But devastation struck as Brown had transmission issues during a restart, preventing him from getting up to speed quickly. Fleming blew past him into the lead. The field tried to react to Brown’s slowing car, but a pileup ensued. Brown headed right into the wreckage. So did Burt Myers.
            Myers was able to get out of the carnage quickly, putting him in third. Brown followed right behind in fourth. Although they made a few attempts at climbing up further, that’s where they finished.
            The effort allowed Myers to keep his points lead, but Brown’s quick reaction kept the points damage to a minimum. Brown is second in the points, only four points behind Myers.
            Brian Loftin of Lexington ran into some bad luck on Saturday, relegating him to a 23rd place finish. Loftin drops from third in the points down to eighth.
            The vacuum left by Loftin was filled by John Smith of Mount Airy and Michael Clifton of Walkertown. They each move up to tie for third in the points standings.
            In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, points leader Tommy Neal of Walkertown spun on Saturday – as did points contender Bryant Robertson of Lexington. Neal maintains the points lead but loses a lot of ground.
            Kyle Edwards of King flew from the rear to the front, finishing 10th in the first race and winning the second race. Edwards moves up to tie Robertson for second in the points.
            John McNeal of Winston-Salem finishes seventh on Saturday, boosting him into the points lead for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series. Matt Cotner of Rural Hall drops out of the points lead after finishing 13th.
            In the Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series, Jason Tutterow of Mocksville finishes third for the fourth week in a row. His consistency moved him past Jordan Fleming to claim the points lead. Teammate Michael Wells of Winston-Salem is only two points behind in second.
            This Saturday is the largest and most prestigious race of the season for the Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series: it’s the Craftsman Stadium Stock 50. Plus, there will be racing for the Modifieds, Sportsman, and Street Stock Divisions.
            Gates open at 6:00 for practice and the first race is at 8:00. Ticket prices, directions, and more information can be found online at www.bowmangrayracing.com or by calling (336) 723-1819.

GMAC Insurance Modified Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	1	Burt Myers	261	46
2	53	Jonathan Brown	257	44
3	25	John Smith	231	36
	50	Michael Clifton	231	42
5	4	Jason Myers	227	30
6	13	Chris Fleming	223	50
	83	Tim Brown	223	40
8	23	Brian Loftin	211	6
9	81	Austin Pack	206	34
10	28	Joseph Brown	172	48
11	48	Brad Robbins	168	38
12	71	Dean Ward	156	14
13	5	Randy Butner	149	28
14	6	Kevin Wilson	138	32
15	66	Ronnie Clifton	130	4

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

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	21	Tommy Neal	254	22
2	05	Kyle Edwards	241	41
	72	Bryant Robertson	241	32
4	17	Kevin Neal	229	44
5	68	Robbie Brewer	225	41
6	13	Luke Fleming	217	24
7	50	Barry Edwards	216	42
8	02	Derek Stoltz	215	42
9	86	Taylor Branch	200	24
10	38	Mitch Gales	158	31
11	19	Michael Adams	155	26
12	3	Jeff Garrison	153	32
13	18	Kenny Bost	141	0
14	70	Gary Ledbetter	136	44
15	12	Evan Duggins	124	11

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	99	John McNeal	264	38
2	27	Matt Cotner	254	26
3	9	Darren Cotner	248	46
4	22	Brian Wall	230	48
5	32	Craig West	214	30
6	00	Donnie Martin	212	36
7	4	John Holleman	204	40
8	66	Whitney Clifton	166	20
9	25	Johnny Arnder	164	10
10	23	Kris Hoots	156	32
11	21	Justin Taylor	142	22
12	1	David Sumner	138	42
13	39	David Thomas	134	24
14	55	Stephen Baker	130	28
15	15	Jerry Helms	106	50

Freeman's Auto Center Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings

RANK	CAR	DRIVER	POINTS	GAINED LAST EVENT
1	22	Jason Tutterow	276	46
2	21	Michael Wells	274	44
3	13	Jordan Fleming	258	16
4	24	A.J. Sanders	246	50
5	95	Billy Cameron Jr	238	34
6	69	Drew Moffitt	234	44
7	23	Kenny Dixon	228	50
8	39	Jimmy Absher	224	28
	58	Brandon Brendle	224	18
	26	Derek Taylor	224	36
11	34	Chris Lawing	222	42
	6	Dale Patterson	222	26
13	81	Chuck Wall	220	46
14	01	Jason Keaton	214	48
15	55	Tyler Burke	212	40