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07-11-2010, 11:14 PM
Brown Takes Hard-Won Checkered at Bowman Gray
Defending Champion’s Bad Luck Streak is Finally Over.

Reigning Champion Tim Brown shook the monkey off his back on Saturday, taking the checkered in the Great Clips 100 at Bowman Gray Stadium and hopefully breaking his recent string of bad luck and mediocre performances.

Brown, a resident of Cana, VA, had his work cut out for him in one of the wildest races of the season for the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series as he battled his way to the front and then fought to hang on to the lead.

After qualifying on the pole, Brown drew seventh as his spot when the field randomly drew for starting positions. Ted Christopher of Plainville , CT started on the pole after qualifying 13th.
Although Saturday was Christopher’s first time racing at Bowman Gray Stadium, the veteran racer is a respected competitor with several accomplishments under his belt, including national championships. Many were looking forward to seeing how Christopher would fare at “the Madhouse.”

When the green flag fell, Christopher was able to hold his line and defend the lead from Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem , who started on the outside front row. Christopher continued to battle with Jonathan Brown when early cautions brought about double-file restarts.

During another double-file restart on lap 25, Christopher spun his tires and allowed Jonathan Brown to power past him to claim the lead. The next 50 laps saw several more double-file restarts and a riveting cat and mouse game between Jonathan Brown, Ted Christopher, and Tim Brown.

As Ted Christopher and Jonathan Brown tangled during a restart, Tim Brown took advantage of the situation to grab the lead from the outside. The #83 of Tim Brown sailed ahead at the front of the field until the final double-file restart gave Brian Loftin of Lexington a chance to challenge from the outside. Loftin slipped by Brown to take over the lead – until a quick tap to the rear from Brown sent Loftin to the outside just seconds later. Brown reclaimed the lead and went on to take the checkered.

“With all the cautions and double-file restarts, it had to be a good show for the fans - because it sure was a lot of fun from the driver’s seat,” said Tim Brown, who was relieved to break his recent streak of bad luck.

“We’ve struggled over the last couple weeks here and we hadn’t been to Victory Lane in a few weeks,” said Brown. “It just hasn’t been the year that we expect to have. But tonight we posted our sixth pole of the year and our third win. Out of ten races, that’s pretty stout. It definitely helps when you can put a ‘W’ on the board.”

Meanwhile, Ted Christopher tangled with Stadium veteran Junior Miller of Danbury as Miller darted to the inside and made a move to pass. Miller and Christopher banged as they battled side-by-side, and a shot from Christopher sent Miller spinning into the infield and into the wall. The impact sent Christopher spinning as well and dropped him back to the rear.

The win was Tim Brown’s third of the season and 53rd of his career. Brian Loftin finished second after drawing 21st as his starting position. Burt Myers of Walnut Cove came in third after drawing a 20th place start.

In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Robbie Brewer of Winston-Salem took the checkered in the first 20-lapper, with brothers Barry Edwards of Pinnacle and Kyle Edwards of King finishing second and third. Ronnie Clifton of Walkertown brought home the win in the second Sportsman race. Taylor Branch of Lewisville claimed second, and Kevin Neal of Walkertown finished third.

Zack Clifton of Walkertown won the 20-lap race for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series on Saturday - his first ever win at the Stadium. Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem and David Sumner of Trinity claimed second and third.

In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Brandon Brendle of Winston-Salem won the first 15-lapper. Jordan Fleming of Mount Airy took the checkered in the second race.

Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series
Great Clips 100 Modified – 104 laps (race extended due to caution)
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 83 Tim Brown Cana, VA
2 23 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
3 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
4 36 Rupert Sink Lexington, NC
5 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
6 72 Brent Elliott Denton, NC
7 20 Jeremy Stoltz Walkertown, NC
8 99 Kevin Powell Winston-Salem, NC
9 40 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
10 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
11 70 Alfred Hill Jonesville, NC
12 81 Austin Pack Walkertown, NC
13 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
14 33 Matt Caldwell Lexington, NC
15 79 Ted Christopher Plainville, CT
16 7 Bobby Reed Clemmons, NC
17 29 Mike Adams Winston-Salem, NC
18 53 Jonathan Brown Kernersville, NC
19 69 Junior Miller Danbury, NC
20 77 Lee Jeffreys High Point, NC

Webb Heating and A/C Co. Sportsman Series
1st Sportsman – 20 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
2 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
3 05 Kyle Edwards King, NC
4 64 Steven Truell Midway,NC
5 7 Ronnie Barron Lexington, NC
6 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
7 23 Ryan Robertson Winston-Salem, NC
8 18 Kenny Bost Kernersville, NC
9 26 Jim Shoaf Lexington, NC
10 17 Kevin Neal Walkertown, NC
11 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
12 39 Jeff Garrison Clemmons, NC
13 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
14 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
15 13 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
16 75 Chad Brooks Winston-Salem, NC
17 79 Steven Berrier Germanton, NC
18 1 Ryan Nelson Winston-Salem, NC
19 30 Cody Evans King, NC
20 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
21 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
22 77 Keith McMichael Belews Creek, NC
23 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville, NC
24 60 David Adams Yadkinville, NC
25 44 Daniel Beeson Kernersville, NC

2nd Sportsman – 20 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
2 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
3 17 Kevin Neal Walkertown, NC
4 05 Kyle Edwards King, NC
5 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
6 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
7 79 Steven Berrier Germanton, NC
8 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
9 13 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
10 1 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
11 30 Cody Evans King, NC
12 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville, NC
13 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
14 18 Kenny Bost Kernersville, NC
15 44 Daniel Beeson Kernersville, NC
16 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
17 7 Ronnie Barron Lexington, NC
18 39 Jeff Garrison Clemmons, NC
19 26 Jim Shoaf Lexington, NC
20 75 Chad Brooks Winston-Salem, NC
21 64 Steven Truell Midway,NC
22 60 David Adams Yadkinville, NC
23 23 Ryan Robertson Winston-Salem, NC
24 77 Keith McMichael Belews Creek, NC
25 21 Ryan Nelson Winston-Salem, NC

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series
Street Stock – 20 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
2 98 Billy Gregg Winston-Salem, NC
3 1 David Sumner Trinity, NC
4 99 John McNeal Winston-Salem, NC
5 10 Jody Fritts Winston-Salem, NC
6 27 Matt Cotner Rural Hall, NC
7 12 Doug Wall Pfafftown, NC
8 07 Kenneth Stimpson Lewisville, NC
9 04 Reggie Doub Germanton, NC
10 15 Jerry Helms Winston-Salem, NC
11 9 Darren Cotner King, NC
12 22 Brian Wall Winston-Salem, NC
13 2 Willie Wall Lexington, NC
14 23 Kris Hoots Mocksville, NC
15 01 Spencer Martin Winston-Salem, NC
16 97 Hal Seats Yadkinville, NC
17 41 Frank Fritts Kernersville, NC
18 18 Tim Vaden Kernersville, NC
19 44 Daniel Fishel Greensboro, NC
20 89 John Gregg Wallburg, NC

Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series
1st Stadium Stock – 15 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 58 Brandon Brendle Winston-Salem, NC
2 72 Gerald Robertson Germanton, NC
3 8 Shane Southard Yadkinville, NC
4 56 Johnny Burke Midway, NC
5 61 Charlie Curry Lexington, NC
6 24 A.J. Sanders Mocksville, NC
7 01 Jason Keaton Mocksville, NC
8 09 Gene Adams Lexington, NC
9 11 Wayne Hill Kernersville, NC
10 22 Dale Barneycastle Mocksville, NC
11 1 Rob Young Winston-Salem, NC
12 34 Chris Lawing King, NC
13 39 Jimmy Absher Rural Hall, NC
14 00 Adam Baker Winston-Salem, NC
15 26 Derek Taylor Yadkinville, NC
16 4 Andrew Sanders Mocksville, NC
17 60 Ted Mickalowski Mocksville, NC
18 55 Tyler Burke Winston-Salem, NC
19 23 Kenny Dixon Pfafftown, NC
20 69 Drew Moffitt Winston-Salem, NC
21 51 Matt Brelsford Salisbury, NC
22 03 Ray Forrest Winston-Salem, NC
23 16 Stephen Sanders Midway, NC
24 17 Andy Southern Winston-Salem, NC

2nd Stadium Stock – 15 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 13 Jordan Fleming Mount Airy, NC
2 71 Archie Sanders Mocksville, NC
3 02 Wesley Thompson Mocksville, NC
4 47 Kevin C. Neal Danbury, NC
5 86 Tyler Ziglar Kernersville, NC
6 74 Jose Gonzalez Winston-Salem, NC
7 29 Cody Arrington Mount Airy, NC
8 90 Brandon Crotts King, NC
9 18 Travis Brewer Germanton, NC
10 35 Steve Myers Pfafftown, NC
11 3 Mike McKnight Pfafftown, NC
12 38 Wes Athan Winston-Salem, NC
13 42 Phillip Wright King, NC
14 41 Bobby Yountz Clemmons, NC
15 14 Ken Bridges King, NC
16 32 Chad Hopkins Winston-Salem, NC
17 0 Cody Adams Lexington, NC
18 98 T.J. Cox Winston-Salem, NC
19 19 Jeremy Stainback Winston-Salem, NC
20 89 Joseph Swanson Rural Hall, NC
21 44 Perry Haynes Advance, NC
22 85 Brian Harb High Point, NC
23 92 Kyle Southern King, NC
24 04 Jason Tutterow Advance, NC

Loren Pinilis