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07-29-2009, 11:47 PM
Can Myers do enough damage to take the championship?
Burt Myers of Walnut Cove and his team are grinning ear to ear over the results their new Ford motor has brought them. Myers has notched a win in each of the last three weeks, giving him six total wins in the 2009 season – more than any other competitor at the Stadium.
Yet, some wonder if Myers’ new horsepower will be too little, too late in his quest for the Farm Bureau Insurance Modified Series championship. The three-time champ has had a relatively strong season but has had a few poor finishes early in the season when mechanical problems and plain old bad luck plagued the #1 team.
Myers continued his recent winning streak, taking the checkered on Saturday in the first Modified race. Unfortunately for Myers, right behind him in second was Tim Brown of Cana, VA – the current points leader and last year’s defending champion. Brown made sure that Myers’ points gain was kept to a minimum.
In the second Modified race, the “Madhouse Scramble” inversion put Myers behind Brown for the start of the race. Myers delivered some stout taps to the bumper of Brown, eventually passing him to climb up one more valuable position.
At the end of the night, Myers had gained two points on Brown.
“We still want to come back and win this championship,” said Myers. “That’s the plan. We’re going to have to chip away more than two points a week to do it, but we’re starting in the right direction. On these 25-lappers, if you can get a handful of points, you’re doing something. That’s two more we won’t have to get later.”
Randy Butner of Pfafftown stays in the third spot on the points ladder, close on the heels of Myers. Jonathan Brown of Kernersville held his own to maintain fourth in the points.
With only three weeks left, there’s not much time for points contenders to try and overtake Brown. But with a double points night and also a double-file “choice” restart race left on the schedule, Brown will still have his work cut out for him as he defends his points lead.
In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, points leader Gary Ledbetter of Lexington encountered some bad luck on Saturday. Involvement in a collision in the second race ate away much of his points lead – leaving him only 16 points ahead of the rest of the pack.
Defending Champion Ronnie Clifton of Walkertown had a consistent performance on Saturday, keeping him in second in the points and moving him closer to taking the championship again this season. Derek Stoltz of Walkertown also finished well, maintaining his third place standing.
David Sumner of Trinity finished in fifth in the 20-lap race for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series on Saturday. Sumner moves up to tie Matt Cotner of Rural Hall for the points lead. Joseph “Bobo” Brown of Winston-Salem is not far behind in the third place spot on the points ladder.
In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, points contender A.J. Sanders of Mocksville took the checkered on Saturday. However, points leader Dale Barneycastle of Mocksville finished right behind him in second – keeping Barneycastle in the points lead for another week. Jimmy Absher’s fifth place finish maintains his second place standing, and Sanders, unable to capitalize on the win, stays in third.
After Luke Fleming claimed victory in the second Sportsman race of last event, another competitor lodged a formal technical protest against Fleming’s car. Post-race technical inspection of the car has revealed that the engine was illegally modified. Fleming’s motor was a “crate” motor – a style of motor that is supposed to remain unmodified and sealed to prevent tampering. Altering the engine, therefore, is a serious infraction.
Fleming has been disqualified from both Sportsman races on Saturday and stripped of his win in the second Sportsman race. Kyle Edwards of King has been declared the winner.
Additionally, Fleming and his car have been suspended from the remaining events in the 2009 season at Bowman Gray Stadium. Fleming’s car owner has been fined $500.00 which will be added to the point fund distributed to drivers at the season’s conclusion.
This weekend is Advance Auto Parts Weekend: a two-day event with racing on both Friday and Saturday. Friday is Advance Auto Parts Night, with racing for the Modifieds, Stadium Stocks, Legends, Bandoleros, and Classic Modifieds. There will also be qualifying for Saturday night’s Advance Auto Parts 199 for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour. You can see all the action on Friday for only $1.99 with a ticket from area Advance Auto Parts locations.
On Saturday, it’s the Advance Auto Parts 199 for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, plus racing for the Sportsman, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions. Gates open on both nights at 6:00 for practice, qualifying begins at 7:20, and the first race begins at 8:00 PM – this Friday and Saturday night. Ticket prices, directions, and more information can be found online at 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 626 43
2 1 Burt Myers 579 45
3 5 Randy Butner 574 41
4 53 Jonathan Brown 565 44
5 4 Jason Myers 513 34
6 40 Brad Robbins 468 43
7 70 Alfred Hill 465 32
8 69 Junior Miller 454 42
9 50 Michael Clifton 444 11
10 13 Chris Fleming 443 6
11 75 Robert Jeffreys 429 42
12 77 Lee Jeffreys 414 44
13 72 Brent Elliott 390 20
14 31 Gene Pack 362 7
15 45 Lee Stimpson 253 18
Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 70 Gary Ledbetter 532 18
2 66 Ronnie Clifton 516 37
3 02 Derek Stoltz 509 39
4 18 Kenny Bost 495 42
5 50 Barry Edwards 490 31
6 21 Tommy Neal 464 29
7 23 Scott Hall 430 40
8 68 Robbie Brewer 424 21
9 79 Steven Berrier 416 18
10 30 Mike Evans 413 21
11 77 Keith McMichael 412 24
12 44 Daniel Beeson 386 28
13 13 Luke Fleming 369 0
14 86 Taylor Branch 363 23
15 05 Kyle Edwards 358 41
104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 27 Matt Cotner 614 34
1 David Sumner 614 42
3 69 Joseph Brown 598 48
4 15 Jerry Helms 546 46
5 25 Johnny Arnder 544 32
6 12 Doug Wall 490 12
7 11 Richard Reeves 468 16
8 00 Donnie Martin 440 36
9 2 Willie Wall 426 26
10 44 Daniel Fishel 402 24
11 13 Kevin Gilbert 400 22
12 18 Tim Vaden 392 50
13 81 Zack Clifton 388 44
14 04 Reggie Doub 382 28
15 16 Allen Henkel 372 10
Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 22 Dale Barneycastle 606 48
2 39 Jimmy Absher 576 42
3 24 A.J. Sanders 560 50
4 21 Kevin L. Neal 484 14
5 1 Rob Young 476 30
6 11 Wayne Hill 448 40
7 00 Adam Baker 442 38
8 44 Michael Wells 440 44
9 4 Andrew Sanders 416 46
10 68 Glenn Hamilton 406 2
11 23 Kenny Dixon 394 36
12 56 Johnny Burke 380 24
13 72 Gerald Robertson 360 22
14 70 D.J. Moore 358 12
15 26 Derek Taylor 318 32
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Burt Myers of Walnut Cove and his team are grinning ear to ear over the results their new Ford motor has brought them. Myers has notched a win in each of the last three weeks, giving him six total wins in the 2009 season – more than any other competitor at the Stadium.
Yet, some wonder if Myers’ new horsepower will be too little, too late in his quest for the Farm Bureau Insurance Modified Series championship. The three-time champ has had a relatively strong season but has had a few poor finishes early in the season when mechanical problems and plain old bad luck plagued the #1 team.
Myers continued his recent winning streak, taking the checkered on Saturday in the first Modified race. Unfortunately for Myers, right behind him in second was Tim Brown of Cana, VA – the current points leader and last year’s defending champion. Brown made sure that Myers’ points gain was kept to a minimum.
In the second Modified race, the “Madhouse Scramble” inversion put Myers behind Brown for the start of the race. Myers delivered some stout taps to the bumper of Brown, eventually passing him to climb up one more valuable position.
At the end of the night, Myers had gained two points on Brown.
“We still want to come back and win this championship,” said Myers. “That’s the plan. We’re going to have to chip away more than two points a week to do it, but we’re starting in the right direction. On these 25-lappers, if you can get a handful of points, you’re doing something. That’s two more we won’t have to get later.”
Randy Butner of Pfafftown stays in the third spot on the points ladder, close on the heels of Myers. Jonathan Brown of Kernersville held his own to maintain fourth in the points.
With only three weeks left, there’s not much time for points contenders to try and overtake Brown. But with a double points night and also a double-file “choice” restart race left on the schedule, Brown will still have his work cut out for him as he defends his points lead.
In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, points leader Gary Ledbetter of Lexington encountered some bad luck on Saturday. Involvement in a collision in the second race ate away much of his points lead – leaving him only 16 points ahead of the rest of the pack.
Defending Champion Ronnie Clifton of Walkertown had a consistent performance on Saturday, keeping him in second in the points and moving him closer to taking the championship again this season. Derek Stoltz of Walkertown also finished well, maintaining his third place standing.
David Sumner of Trinity finished in fifth in the 20-lap race for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series on Saturday. Sumner moves up to tie Matt Cotner of Rural Hall for the points lead. Joseph “Bobo” Brown of Winston-Salem is not far behind in the third place spot on the points ladder.
In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, points contender A.J. Sanders of Mocksville took the checkered on Saturday. However, points leader Dale Barneycastle of Mocksville finished right behind him in second – keeping Barneycastle in the points lead for another week. Jimmy Absher’s fifth place finish maintains his second place standing, and Sanders, unable to capitalize on the win, stays in third.
After Luke Fleming claimed victory in the second Sportsman race of last event, another competitor lodged a formal technical protest against Fleming’s car. Post-race technical inspection of the car has revealed that the engine was illegally modified. Fleming’s motor was a “crate” motor – a style of motor that is supposed to remain unmodified and sealed to prevent tampering. Altering the engine, therefore, is a serious infraction.
Fleming has been disqualified from both Sportsman races on Saturday and stripped of his win in the second Sportsman race. Kyle Edwards of King has been declared the winner.
Additionally, Fleming and his car have been suspended from the remaining events in the 2009 season at Bowman Gray Stadium. Fleming’s car owner has been fined $500.00 which will be added to the point fund distributed to drivers at the season’s conclusion.
This weekend is Advance Auto Parts Weekend: a two-day event with racing on both Friday and Saturday. Friday is Advance Auto Parts Night, with racing for the Modifieds, Stadium Stocks, Legends, Bandoleros, and Classic Modifieds. There will also be qualifying for Saturday night’s Advance Auto Parts 199 for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour. You can see all the action on Friday for only $1.99 with a ticket from area Advance Auto Parts locations.
On Saturday, it’s the Advance Auto Parts 199 for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, plus racing for the Sportsman, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions. Gates open on both nights at 6:00 for practice, qualifying begins at 7:20, and the first race begins at 8:00 PM – this Friday and Saturday night. Ticket prices, directions, and more information can be found online at 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 626 43
2 1 Burt Myers 579 45
3 5 Randy Butner 574 41
4 53 Jonathan Brown 565 44
5 4 Jason Myers 513 34
6 40 Brad Robbins 468 43
7 70 Alfred Hill 465 32
8 69 Junior Miller 454 42
9 50 Michael Clifton 444 11
10 13 Chris Fleming 443 6
11 75 Robert Jeffreys 429 42
12 77 Lee Jeffreys 414 44
13 72 Brent Elliott 390 20
14 31 Gene Pack 362 7
15 45 Lee Stimpson 253 18
Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 70 Gary Ledbetter 532 18
2 66 Ronnie Clifton 516 37
3 02 Derek Stoltz 509 39
4 18 Kenny Bost 495 42
5 50 Barry Edwards 490 31
6 21 Tommy Neal 464 29
7 23 Scott Hall 430 40
8 68 Robbie Brewer 424 21
9 79 Steven Berrier 416 18
10 30 Mike Evans 413 21
11 77 Keith McMichael 412 24
12 44 Daniel Beeson 386 28
13 13 Luke Fleming 369 0
14 86 Taylor Branch 363 23
15 05 Kyle Edwards 358 41
104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 27 Matt Cotner 614 34
1 David Sumner 614 42
3 69 Joseph Brown 598 48
4 15 Jerry Helms 546 46
5 25 Johnny Arnder 544 32
6 12 Doug Wall 490 12
7 11 Richard Reeves 468 16
8 00 Donnie Martin 440 36
9 2 Willie Wall 426 26
10 44 Daniel Fishel 402 24
11 13 Kevin Gilbert 400 22
12 18 Tim Vaden 392 50
13 81 Zack Clifton 388 44
14 04 Reggie Doub 382 28
15 16 Allen Henkel 372 10
Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 22 Dale Barneycastle 606 48
2 39 Jimmy Absher 576 42
3 24 A.J. Sanders 560 50
4 21 Kevin L. Neal 484 14
5 1 Rob Young 476 30
6 11 Wayne Hill 448 40
7 00 Adam Baker 442 38
8 44 Michael Wells 440 44
9 4 Andrew Sanders 416 46
10 68 Glenn Hamilton 406 2
11 23 Kenny Dixon 394 36
12 56 Johnny Burke 380 24
13 72 Gerald Robertson 360 22
14 70 D.J. Moore 358 12
15 26 Derek Taylor 318 32
Loren Pinilis