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05-13-2009, 11:02 AM
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Tim Brown of Cana, Va. continues his good luck streak at Bowman Gray Stadium, strengthening his points lead in the Farm Bureau Insurance Modified Series.
Brown’s performance each event has been impeccable. He earned more points than any other Modified competitor during the first event of the season on April 25, taking checkered in the Tucson 200. The next week, he again earned more points than any other Modified driver with high finishes in both of the 25-lap races. Last Saturday, his victory in the Bowman Gray Gear 100 made for the third week in a row that he’s continued to pull ahead in the points race.
Brown is currently 16 points ahead of the rest of the Modified field. But with many, many events still to come in 2009 – including three double-points nights – Brown’s points lead is far from secure. One bad night, one mechanical breakdown, one wreck – that’s all it would take to erode Brown’s lead to nothing.
Moving up to second in the points is Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem. This is only Jonathan’s fourth season in the Modifieds and the first season that he intends to run in every event. Jonathan stole the lead from Burt Myers of Walnut Cove in Saturday’s 100-lapper, going on to finish second after Tim Brown usurped Jonathan’s lead.
Stadium veteran Alfred Hill of Jonesville finished sixth on Saturday, tying him with Jonathan Brown for second in the points. Chris Fleming of Mount Airy dropped from second in the points down to sixth after an early race encounter with Brad Robbins forced Fleming to the pits. Although Fleming would return later in the race, he would only manage a 15th place finish for his effort.
Burt Myers finished in third on Saturday, moving him from 11th to 8th in the points. His brother, Jason, finished ninth after a run-in with Junior Miller sent the younger Myers brother spinning. Had Myers not spun, he would’ve finished fourth and would currently be second in the points - ahead of Jonathan Brown and Alfred Hill. Instead, his ninth place finish puts him at fifth in the points.
Junior Miller of Danbury finished fourth after taking the position from Jason Myers. Miller is 10th in the points. Randy Butner of Pfafftown finished in fifth, moving him up to fourth in the points.
In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Gary Ledbetter of Lexington took the checkered in the first race and finished sixth in the second race. Ledbetter earned more points than any other Sportsman competitor, moving him from a tie for the points lead into being the sole driver on top of the points ladder. Barry Edwards of Pinnacle finished fourth and fifth, moving from a tie for the points lead down into second in the points.
Robbie Brewer of Winston-Salem moves up to third in the points after finishing sixth and fourth. Keith McMichael of Belews Creek claims the fourth spot on the points ladder after finishing second and eighth.
Johnny Arnder’s victory in the 20-lapper on Saturday for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series moves him from third in the points up to a tie for the points lead. The Mount Airy resident ties Doug Wall of Pfafftown. Matt Cotner of Rural Hall moves up to third after finishing in sixth. Joseph “Bobo” Brown drops from the top spot on the ladder down to sixth after wrecking on Saturday.
In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, A.J. Sanders of Mocksville took the victory, maintaining his lead in the points rankings. Kenny Dixon of Pfafftown moves up to second in the points after finishing in second. Michael Wells of Yadkinville also claimed a win on Saturday, moving Wells up to the third spot in the points standings.
This Saturday night is double the action with two 50-lap races: one for the Modifieds and one for the Street Stock Division. The annual 50-lapper is the longest and most prestigious race for the Street Stock cars, and the 50-lap race for the Modifieds will utilize the infamous double-file restart rule. There will also be racing for the Sportsman and Stadium Stock Divisions – and it will be the season’s first 109 U-Pull-It Chain Race. Gates open at 6:00 for practice, qualifying begins at 7:20, 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 (http://www.bowmangrayracing.com) or by calling (336) 723-1819.
Farm Bureau Insurance Modified Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 83 Tim Brown 142 50
2 53 Jonathan Brown 126 48
70 Alfred Hill 126 40
4 5 Randy Butner 123 42
5 4 Jason Myers 118 34
6 13 Chris Fleming 108 22
40 Brad Robbins 108 30
8 1 Burt Myers 102 46
9 77 Lee Jeffreys 99 38
10 69 Junior Miller 95 44
11 31 Gene Pack 85 26
12 50 Michael Clifton 84 20
13 72 Brent Elliott 74 24
14 45 Lee Stimpson 68 32
15 75 Robert Jeffreys 60 36
Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 70 Gary Ledbetter 131 45
2 50 Barry Edwards 129 43
3 68 Robbie Brewer 108 42
4 77 Keith McMichael 106 42
5 64 Steve Truell 98 42
6 23 Scott Hall 97 17
7 86 Taylor Branch 96 42
8 19 Michael Adams 94 42
9 18 Kenny Bost 92 30
10 30 Mike Evans 91 21
11 05 Kyle Edwards 89 31
12 02 Derek Stoltz 87 23
13 21 Tommy Neal 82 27
14 66 Ronnie Clifton 78 41
15 79 Steven Berrier 74 13
104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 12 Doug Wall 136 44
25 Johnny Arnder 136 50
3 27 Matt Cotner 120 40
4 04 Reggie Doub 118 42
5 99 John McNeal 112 46
6 69 Joseph Brown 110 18
7 31 Ryan Nelson 94 20
8 15 Jerry Helms 92 16
9 20 Donnie Martin 90 28
10 11 Richard Reeves 88 38
81 Zack Clifton 88 24
12 13 Kevin Gilbert 86 36
13 1 David Sumner 84 48
14 2 Willie Wall 78 30
15 14 Randy Larimore 74 34
Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST RACE
1 24 A.J. Sanders 148 50
2 23 Kenny Dixon 140 48
3 44 Michael Wells 136 50
4 22 Dale Barneycastle 134 42
5 1 Rob Young 132 40
39 Jimmy Absher 132 46
7 99 Matt Hill 120 30
21 Kevin L. Neal 120 48
9 11 Wayne Hill 112 18
70 D.J. Moore 112 40
11 60 Ted Mickalowski 110 44
12 72 Gerald Robertson 106 38
26 Derek Taylor 106 32
14 68 Glenn Hamilton 100 26
01 Jason Keaton 100 36
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Tim Brown of Cana, Va. continues his good luck streak at Bowman Gray Stadium, strengthening his points lead in the Farm Bureau Insurance Modified Series.
Brown’s performance each event has been impeccable. He earned more points than any other Modified competitor during the first event of the season on April 25, taking checkered in the Tucson 200. The next week, he again earned more points than any other Modified driver with high finishes in both of the 25-lap races. Last Saturday, his victory in the Bowman Gray Gear 100 made for the third week in a row that he’s continued to pull ahead in the points race.
Brown is currently 16 points ahead of the rest of the Modified field. But with many, many events still to come in 2009 – including three double-points nights – Brown’s points lead is far from secure. One bad night, one mechanical breakdown, one wreck – that’s all it would take to erode Brown’s lead to nothing.
Moving up to second in the points is Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem. This is only Jonathan’s fourth season in the Modifieds and the first season that he intends to run in every event. Jonathan stole the lead from Burt Myers of Walnut Cove in Saturday’s 100-lapper, going on to finish second after Tim Brown usurped Jonathan’s lead.
Stadium veteran Alfred Hill of Jonesville finished sixth on Saturday, tying him with Jonathan Brown for second in the points. Chris Fleming of Mount Airy dropped from second in the points down to sixth after an early race encounter with Brad Robbins forced Fleming to the pits. Although Fleming would return later in the race, he would only manage a 15th place finish for his effort.
Burt Myers finished in third on Saturday, moving him from 11th to 8th in the points. His brother, Jason, finished ninth after a run-in with Junior Miller sent the younger Myers brother spinning. Had Myers not spun, he would’ve finished fourth and would currently be second in the points - ahead of Jonathan Brown and Alfred Hill. Instead, his ninth place finish puts him at fifth in the points.
Junior Miller of Danbury finished fourth after taking the position from Jason Myers. Miller is 10th in the points. Randy Butner of Pfafftown finished in fifth, moving him up to fourth in the points.
In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Gary Ledbetter of Lexington took the checkered in the first race and finished sixth in the second race. Ledbetter earned more points than any other Sportsman competitor, moving him from a tie for the points lead into being the sole driver on top of the points ladder. Barry Edwards of Pinnacle finished fourth and fifth, moving from a tie for the points lead down into second in the points.
Robbie Brewer of Winston-Salem moves up to third in the points after finishing sixth and fourth. Keith McMichael of Belews Creek claims the fourth spot on the points ladder after finishing second and eighth.
Johnny Arnder’s victory in the 20-lapper on Saturday for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series moves him from third in the points up to a tie for the points lead. The Mount Airy resident ties Doug Wall of Pfafftown. Matt Cotner of Rural Hall moves up to third after finishing in sixth. Joseph “Bobo” Brown drops from the top spot on the ladder down to sixth after wrecking on Saturday.
In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, A.J. Sanders of Mocksville took the victory, maintaining his lead in the points rankings. Kenny Dixon of Pfafftown moves up to second in the points after finishing in second. Michael Wells of Yadkinville also claimed a win on Saturday, moving Wells up to the third spot in the points standings.
This Saturday night is double the action with two 50-lap races: one for the Modifieds and one for the Street Stock Division. The annual 50-lapper is the longest and most prestigious race for the Street Stock cars, and the 50-lap race for the Modifieds will utilize the infamous double-file restart rule. There will also be racing for the Sportsman and Stadium Stock Divisions – and it will be the season’s first 109 U-Pull-It Chain Race. Gates open at 6:00 for practice, qualifying begins at 7:20, 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 (http://www.bowmangrayracing.com) or by calling (336) 723-1819.
Farm Bureau Insurance Modified Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 83 Tim Brown 142 50
2 53 Jonathan Brown 126 48
70 Alfred Hill 126 40
4 5 Randy Butner 123 42
5 4 Jason Myers 118 34
6 13 Chris Fleming 108 22
40 Brad Robbins 108 30
8 1 Burt Myers 102 46
9 77 Lee Jeffreys 99 38
10 69 Junior Miller 95 44
11 31 Gene Pack 85 26
12 50 Michael Clifton 84 20
13 72 Brent Elliott 74 24
14 45 Lee Stimpson 68 32
15 75 Robert Jeffreys 60 36
Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 70 Gary Ledbetter 131 45
2 50 Barry Edwards 129 43
3 68 Robbie Brewer 108 42
4 77 Keith McMichael 106 42
5 64 Steve Truell 98 42
6 23 Scott Hall 97 17
7 86 Taylor Branch 96 42
8 19 Michael Adams 94 42
9 18 Kenny Bost 92 30
10 30 Mike Evans 91 21
11 05 Kyle Edwards 89 31
12 02 Derek Stoltz 87 23
13 21 Tommy Neal 82 27
14 66 Ronnie Clifton 78 41
15 79 Steven Berrier 74 13
104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 12 Doug Wall 136 44
25 Johnny Arnder 136 50
3 27 Matt Cotner 120 40
4 04 Reggie Doub 118 42
5 99 John McNeal 112 46
6 69 Joseph Brown 110 18
7 31 Ryan Nelson 94 20
8 15 Jerry Helms 92 16
9 20 Donnie Martin 90 28
10 11 Richard Reeves 88 38
81 Zack Clifton 88 24
12 13 Kevin Gilbert 86 36
13 1 David Sumner 84 48
14 2 Willie Wall 78 30
15 14 Randy Larimore 74 34
Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST RACE
1 24 A.J. Sanders 148 50
2 23 Kenny Dixon 140 48
3 44 Michael Wells 136 50
4 22 Dale Barneycastle 134 42
5 1 Rob Young 132 40
39 Jimmy Absher 132 46
7 99 Matt Hill 120 30
21 Kevin L. Neal 120 48
9 11 Wayne Hill 112 18
70 D.J. Moore 112 40
11 60 Ted Mickalowski 110 44
12 72 Gerald Robertson 106 38
26 Derek Taylor 106 32
14 68 Glenn Hamilton 100 26
01 Jason Keaton 100 36
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