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05-09-2010, 08:24 PM
Myers Flies through Field to Win at Bowman Gray
Aggressive veterans and rookies battle at the historic quarter mile.

(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) On Saturday, fans were reminded why Bowman Gray Stadium is known as “The Madhouse.” Experienced veterans tangled with talented rookies, many fans were on their feet for more laps than not – and although Burt Myers of Walnut Cove won the race, the real star of the night was the Double-File “Choice” Restart Rule.
Saturday’s Bill Plemmons RV World 100 was the first 100-lapper of the season for the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series – and like all 100-lap races, the field was determined by random draw. Junior Miller of Danbury drew the pole with Brian King of Gibsonville starting on the outside front row. Although King is a rookie to Bowman Gray Stadium, he’s far from a novice driver – so he pulled no punches as he battled with Miller, known as “the King of the Modifieds,” for the lead.
As the green fell, neither driver would budge. The #69 car of Miller and the #17 car of King collided, spinning King around and bringing out the caution. Although Miller was able to maintain the lead, his car was badly damaged as a result of the incident.
“We ran down there, and the 17 just turned in - I guess he thought he had us cleared,” said Miller. And although he fought his best and fended off several challenges, Miller knew it was only a matter of time until someone grabbed the lead away from him and his ailing car.
That’s exactly what Tim Brown of Cana, VA did less than 30 laps later, jumping up to the outside during a double-file restart and powering past Junior Miller on the outside. Brown stayed up front despite hard nudges from Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem and several outside-row challenges from Junior Miller.
Burt Myers, who had been steadily climbing his way up from a 16th place start, was able to move up to the outside front row during a double-file restart at just a little over the halfway point. Brown was nudged by Zach Brewer of Winston-Salem as he tried to hold onto the top spot. The tap was just enough to get him off the pace and allow Myers to steal away the lead.
“I knew that when I got to pull up to the outside of Tim that we had a shot at it,” said Myers. “I cleared him into turn one and then it was clear sailing.”
Brewer gave another hard tap to the rear of Tim Brown on the next lap, sending Brown heading off towards the guard rail. Brewer went on to pass, while Brown fell back several positions.
Myers held onto the lead for the remainder of the race. Brown fought forward during the final laps to salvage a fifth place finish. Brian Loftin of Lexington finished in second, with Brent Elliott of Denton taking third.
In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Bryant Robertson claimed the checkered in the first 20-lapper – his first win ever at the Stadium. Ryan Nelson of Winston-Salem held off Derek Stoltz of Walkertown to win the second 20-lap race.
Matt Cotner of Rural Hall brought home the victory in the 20-lapper for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series. Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem grabbed the lead away from Cotner during a restart, but a bump from Cotner sent Gregg spinning. Cotner reclaimed the lead and was able to hang on the rest of the way. John McNeal of Winston-Salem and Allen Henkel of Trinity finished in second and third.
In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Kenny Dixon of Pfafftown took the checkered in the first 15-lap race, with Ted Mickalowski of Mocksville winning the second 15-lapper.


Race Results

Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series
Bill Plemmons RV World 100 – 100 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
2 23 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
3 72 Brent Elliott Denton, NC
4 40 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
5 83 Tim Brown Cana, VA
6 77 Lee Jeffreys High Point, NC
7 70 Alfred Hill Jonesville, NC
8 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
9 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
10 11 Zach Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
11 66 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
12 75 Robert Jeffreys Winston-Salem, NC
13 53 Jonathan Brown Kernersville, NC
14 33 Matt Caldwell Lexington, NC
15 69 Junior Miller Danbury, NC
16 17 Brian King Burlington, NC
17 99 Kevin Powell Winston-Salem, NC
18 13 Chris Fleming Mount Airy, NC
19 36 Rupert Sink Lexington, NC
20 81 Austin Pack Walkertown, NC
21 12 Mike Norman Lewisville, NC
22 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
23 46 Gary Young, Jr. Burlington, NC
24 97 Bryan Dauzat Midland,NC

Webb Heating and A/C Co. Sportsman Series
1st Sportsman race – 20 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
2 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
3 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
4 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
5 70 Gary Ledbetter Lexington, NC
6 69 Joseph Brown Winston-Salem, NC
7 23 Ryan Robertson Winston-Salem, NC
8 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
9 05 Kyle Edwards King, NC
10 17 Kevin Neal Walkertown, NC
11 31 Ryan Nelson Winston-Salem, NC
12 64 Steven Truell Midway,NC
13 13 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
14 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
15 44 Daniel Beeson Kernersville, NC
16 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
17 18 Kenny Bost Kernersville, NC
18 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
19 26 Jim Shoaf Lexington, NC
20 12 Brad Smith Winston-Salem, NC
21 30 Cody Evans King, NC
22 03 Raymond Theiss Kannapolis, NC
23 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville,NC
24 25 Matt Bodenheimer Wallburg, NC

2nd Sportsman race – 20 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 31 Ryan Nelson Winston-Salem, NC
2 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
3 05 Kyle Edwards King, NC
4 17 Kevin Neal Walkertown, NC
5 64 Steven Truell Midway,NC
6 13 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
7 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
8 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
9 18 Kenny Bost Kernersville, NC
10 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
11 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
12 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
13 23 Ryan Robertson Winston-Salem, NC
14 44 Daniel Beeson Kernersville, NC
15 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville,NC
16 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
17 25 Matt Bodenheimer Wallburg, NC
18 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
19 69 Joseph Brown Winston-Salem, NC
20 70 Gary Ledbetter Lexington, NC
21 26 Jim Shoaf Lexington, NC
22 03 Raymond Theiss Kannapolis, NC
23 12 Brad Smith Winston-Salem, NC
24 30 Cody Evans King, NC


104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series
Street Stock race – 20 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 27 Matt Cotner Rural Hall, NC
2 99 John McNeal Winston-Salem, NC
3 16 Allen Henkel Trinity, NC
4 04 Reggie Doub Germanton, NC
5 22 Brian Wall Winston-Salem, NC
6 12 Doug Wall Pfafftown, NC
7 01 Donnie Martin Wallburg, NC
8 1 David Sumner Trinity, NC
9 44 Daniel Fishel Greensboro, NC
10 07 Kenneth Stimpson Sr. Lewisville, NC
11 13 Kevin Gilbert Pfafftown, NC
12 98 Billy Gregg Winston-Salem, NC
13 06 Leon Hutchens Winston-Salem, NC
14 9 Darren Cotner King, NC
15 3 Michael Nichols Trinity, NC
16 97 Hal Seats Yadkinville, NC
17 11 Richard Reeves Cooleemee, NC
18 78 K.C. Myers Linwood, NC
19 23 Kris Hoots Mocksville, NC
20 89 John Gregg Wallburg, NC
21 18 Tim Vaden Kernersville, NC
22 05 Spencer Martin Winston-Salem, NC
23 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC


Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series
1st Stadium Stock race – 15 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 23 Kenny Dixon Pfafftown, NC
2 98 T.J. Cox Winston-Salem, NC
3 67 Jason Asbury King, NC
4 34 Chris Lawing King, NC
5 11 Wayne Hill Kernersville, NC
6 04 Jason Tutterow Advance, NC
7 33 Gary Brewer Germanton, NC
8 77 Randy McElveen Winston-Salem, NC
9 00 Adam Baker Winston-Salem, NC
10 4 Andrew Sanders Mocksville, NC
11 3 Mike McKnight Pfafftown, NC
12 7 James Allison Mocksville, NC
13 51 Matt Brelsford Salisbury, NC
14 37 Steve Smith Kannapolis, NC
15 69 Drew Moffitt Winston-Salem, NC
16 20 Bobby Harrison Walkertown, NC
17 39 Jimmy Absher Rural Hall, NC
18 01 Jason Keaton Mocksville, NC
19 90 Ike Roberts Pinnacle, NC
20 62 Kevin Hedgecock Thomasville, NC
21 84 Ben Brown Westfield,NC
22 1X Ben Badger Lexington, NC
23 45 Dennis Weaver East Bend, NC
24 36 William Chilton Eden, NC


2nd Stadium Stock race – 13 of 15 laps completed
(Race ended early due to curfew constraint)
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 60 Ted Mickalowski Mocksville, NC
2 88 Marty Freedle Lexington, NC
3 72 Gerald Robertson Germanton, NC
4 1 Rob Young Winston-Salem, NC
5 17 Andy Southern Winston-Salem, NC
6 16 Stephen Sanders Midway, NC
7 22 Dale Barneycastle Mocksville, NC
8 24 A.J. Sanders Mocksville, NC
9 8 Shane Southard Yadkinville, NC
10 41 Bobby Yountz Clemmons, NC
11 97 Todd Myers Walnut Cove, NC
12 14 Ken Bridges King, NC
13 03 Ray Forrest Winston-Salem, NC
14 56 Johnny Burke Midway, NC
15 13 Jordan Fleming Mount Airy, NC
16 92 Kyle Southern King, NC
17 6 Dale Patterson Winston-Salem, NC
18 0 Cody Adams Lexington, NC
19 86 Tim Smith Kernersville, NC
20 19 Jeremy Stainback Winston-Salem, NC
21 6A Michael Bennett King, NC
22 42 Phillip Wright King, NC
23 26 Derek Taylor Yadkinville, NC
24 79 Chris Allison Mocksville, NC

Loren Pinilis