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06-23-2010, 05:40 PM
Double-file restarts help the championship hopeful battle through the field.

It looked, at first, like Lee Jeffreys was set to possibly take the points lead at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Starting position for Saturday’s Renegade 100 for the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series was determined by random draw. And as luck would have it, championship hopeful Lee Jeffreys of Wallburg drew the pole with points leader Burt Myers of Walnut Cove drawing 24th as his starting spot. With two points being awarded per position, Jeffreys needed to finish only six positions ahead of Myers to take over the points lead.

Thankfully for Myers, the Double-File “Choice” Restart Rule was in effect as well, giving Myers one more tool to utilize in an attempt to work his way to the front. Seven cautions meant seven double-file restarts, and Myers made wise decisions each time on whether to take the inside or outside lane.

Myers steered clear of the incidents that took out some other competitors, and the #1 car of Myers steadily made its way through the field. By the mid-point in the race, Myers had already climbed up to eighth place.

Meanwhile, Lee Jeffreys battled with Burt Myers’ brother, Jason Myers, for the lead. Jeffreys was able to beat Jason Myers on the first few attempts, but a minor slip on a double-file restart was all that it took for Jeffreys to drop back to second.

Jeffreys chose to play it conservative and consistently choose the inside row, feeling that his car performed better in the inner groove. Jeffreys fell back to fifth. Burt Myers moved up to sixth and was seeking to pass by Jeffreys, but the #77 car of Jeffreys was able to hold strong.

When the checkered flag waved, Jason Myers came away with the win. Brother Burt finished sixth, and Lee Jeffreys finished right in front of him in fifth. Burt maintains his points lead, although Jeffreys whittles another two points away from the gap that separates him from Myers.

Tim Brown of Cana , VA , who unsuccessfully challenged Jason Myers for the lead, moves up to third in the points. Brian Loftin of Lexington holds onto the fourth place ranking. Jason Myers’ win boosts him up to the fifth spot on the points ladder.

In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Ryan Robertson of Winston-Salem claims second in the first race and sixth in the second race, moving him back into the points lead. Robbie Brewer of Winston-Salem drops down to second in the points after a collision in the second race moved him from the front of the field to a 22nd place finish.

Kyle Edwards of King maintains his third place standing, and Taylor Branch, who won on Saturday, moves up to fourth in the points.

Saturday was another good night for Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem . He finished second in the 20-lapper for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series, keeping him second in the points. Gregg continues to attack the points lead held by Matt Cotner of Rural Hall. Cotner finished seventh, reducing his points from 48 to 38.

Reggie Doub of Germanton jumps up to third in the points after a third place finish on Saturday. John McNeal of Winston-Salem drops down to fourth in the points standings.

In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Jimmy Absher of Rural Hall barely slips into the points lead, as Wayne Hill of Kernersville drops down to second. Dale Barneycastle of Mocksville moves up to the third spot on the points ladder.

This Saturday is Baity’s Discount Tire Sales Night. There’s a 60-lap double-file restart Sportsman race on the schedule, as well as races for the Modifieds, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions. And in honor of our nation, the Special Forces Parachute Team will perform a jump.

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.comor 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 364 40
2 77 Lee Jeffreys 355 42
3 83 Tim Brown 305 48
4 23 Brian Loftin 293 36
5 4 Jason Myers 278 50
6 11 Zach Brewer 273 10
7 13 Chris Fleming 260 46
8 70 Alfred Hill 257 34
9 25 John Smith 248 44
10 53 Jonathan Brown 246 38
11 69 Junior Miller 241 8
12 5 Randy Butner 223 16
13 40 Brad Robbins 214 28
14 71 Dean Ward 209 18
75 Robert Jeffreys 209 14

Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 23 Ryan Robertson 346 44
2 68 Robbie Brewer 326 22
3 05 Kyle Edwards 322 34
4 86 Taylor Branch 309 42
5 50 Barry Edwards 298 15
6 02 Derek Stoltz 284 28
7 66 Ronnie Clifton 283 29
8 18 Kenny Bost 279 29
9 21 Tommy Neal 259 49
10 17 Kevin Neal 257 43
11 38 Mitch Gales 243 25
12 70 Gary Ledbetter 237 0
13 64 Steven Truell 215 13
14 72 Bryant Robertson 214 22
15 44 Daniel Beeson 205 15

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 27 Matt Cotner 352 38
2 98 Billy Gregg 314 48
3 04 Reggie Doub 306 46
4 99 John McNeal 296 34
5 81 Zack Clifton 282 42
6 1 David Sumner 264 50
7 07 Kenneth Stimpson 262 28
7 12 Doug Wall 262 0
9 10 Jody Fritts 254 44
10 44 Daniel Fishel 222 36
9 Darren Cotner 222 26
12 18 Tim Vaden 208 20
13 22 Brian Wall 186 24
14 05 Spencer Martin 174 40
15 78 K.C. Myers 168 0

Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 39 Jimmy Absher 386 46
2 11 Wayne Hill 384 42
3 22 Dale Barneycastle 362 40
4 01 Jason Keaton 352 26
5 24 A.J. Sanders 330 34
5 00 Adam Baker 330 50
7 26 Derek Taylor 320 36
8 72 Gerald Robertson 306 16
9 56 Johnny Burke 298 48
10 16 Stephen Sanders 292 20
11 23 Kenny Dixon 284 32
12 34 Chris Lawing 280 30
13 55 Tyler Burke 248 24
1 Rob Young 248 18
15 8 Shane Southard 240 44

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