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05-18-2010, 11:52 PM
2010 shaping up to be much stronger for Myers than 2009

Burt Myers started off last season at Bowman Gray Stadium with a streak of mechanical problems and bad luck, putting the Walnut Cove resident behind in the points race. He came on strong at the end of the season but could never overcome the points gap between him and Tim Brown of Cana, VA.

Now in 2010, Myers is smiling. Three races into the season, he’s passed Tim Brown for the points lead in the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series. Myers qualified third in the first scheduled 25-lapper last Saturday, while Brown only managed a sixth place qualifying effort.

As the race started, Myers darted past Randy Butner of Pfafftown to claim second – and then proceeded to put the pressure on pole-starter Lee Jeffreys of Wallburg. Jeffreys would defend the lead, giving Myers a second-place finish.

The performance allowed Myers to claim the points lead. But a fifth place finish by Tim Brown puts him only one point behind Myers.

As if the points race wasn’t tight enough, Lee Jeffreys’ win on Saturday moves him up to tie Brown for second in the points – putting him within easy striking distance of the points lead. Jeffreys has made it his aim to show that he’s as strong of a competitor as the drivers who receive so much attention on television – and moving this close to the points lead has certainly done that.

In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, hard-charging Derek Stoltz of Walkertown fought his way through the field to claim an 11th- and second-place finish on Saturday, strengthening his points lead.

Ryan Robertson of Winston-Salem moves up to second with a ninth and an eighth place finish. Michael Adams of Yadkinville drops down to third in the points after finishing 18th and 9th.

Reigning Champion Ronnie Clifton of Walkertown took the checkered in the second Sportsman race of last event, boosting him from 14th up to 7th in the points, and Pinnacle resident Barry Edwards’ third and fourth place finishes move him from ninth up to fourth in the points.

The K&N Filters Street Stock 50, the longest and most prestigious race of the season for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series, was postponed due to rain on Saturday. Last season’s Rookie-of-the-Year Zack Clifton of Walkertown had the fastest qualifying lap. After the top six qualifiers redrew for starting position, veteran Doug Wall plucked the pole as his starting spot.

In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, one of the scheduled two races was completed on Saturday. However, the rain postponed the completion of the second race, meaning that the points races won’t be updated until after this Saturday’s racing.

This Saturday is the fast and furious USG Modified 50 for the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series. The top 6 qualifiers will redraw for starting position, and the Double-File “Choice” Restart Rule will be in effect. The action-packed night, featuring racing for all four divisions, is presented by 100.3 the Buzz – and don’t forget about the 109 U-Pull-It Chain Race at the end of the night. 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 (http://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 114 24
2 77 Lee Jeffreys 113 25
83 Tim Brown 113 21
4 11 Zach Brewer 93 15
5 40 Brad Robbins 84 12
6 4 Jason Myers 81 17
7 69 Junior Miller 76 10
17 Brian King 76 18
9 5 Randy Butner 72 22
70 Alfred Hill 72 14
11 75 Robert Jeffreys 66 2
12 53 Jonathan Brown 65 23
13 23 Brian Loftin 64 8
14 71 Dean Ward 63 13
15 72 Brent Elliott 55 9


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

RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 02 Derek Stoltz 135 39
2 23 Ryan Robertson 115 35
3 19 Michael Adams 108 25
4 50 Barry Edwards 103 45
05 Kyle Edwards 103 23
6 13 Luke Fleming 100 21
7 66 Ronnie Clifton 93 41
8 38 Mitch Gales 91 41
9 68 Robbie Brewer 90 42
18 Kenny Bost 90 32
11 21 Tommy Neal 88 24
12 31 Ryan Nelson 83 31
64 Steven Truell 83 26
14 69 Joseph Brown 81 28
15 44 Daniel Beeson 77 16

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
(Points Standings as of May 8 due to rain postponement)

RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 99 John McNeal 96 48
2 27 Matt Cotner 90 50
3 12 Doug Wall 84 40
4 13 Kevin Gilbert 72 30
5 1 David Sumner 70 36
6 01 Donnie Martin 68 38
7 04 Reggie Doub 64 44
8 98 Billy Gregg 60 28
9 11 Richard Reeves 56 18
10 81 Zack Clifton 52 6
44 Daniel Fishel 52 34
12 10 Jody Fritts 50 -
22 Brian Wall 50 42
14 16 Allen Henkel 46 46
18 Tim Vaden 46 10


Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
(Points Standings as of May 8 due to rain postponement)

RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 60 Ted Mickalowski 100 50
2 72 Gerald Robertson 94 46
3 23 Kenny Dixon 92 50
4 11 Wayne Hill 90 42
5 34 Chris Lawing 84 44
16 Stephen Sanders 84 40
7 8 Shane Southard 80 34
8 7 James Allison 74 28
22 Dale Barneycastle 74 38
77 Randy McElveen 74 36
11 00 Adam Baker 72 34
12 1 Rob Young 70 44
14 Ken Bridges 70 28
14 04 Jason Tutterow 66 40
33 Gary Brewer 66 38

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