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08-11-2010, 09:12 PM
Brian Loftin takes over second in the points.

With only two more weeks of competition left in Bowman Gray Stadium’s racing season, every position in every race becomes a heated battle for those last few valuable points.

Such was the case for Burt Myers of Walnut Cove, who entered the event in the points lead for the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series. After qualifying on the pole, Myers started in third when the top six competitors drew for starting positions.

Ahead of Burt Myers, brother Jason Myers of Walnut Cove was battling with Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem for the lead. Brown fought back the younger Myers brother for the first three double-file restarts.

When Jason was caught on the outside row, Burt Myers slipped by him on the inside to claim second – giving Burt the chance to take to the outside in the next restart. The #1 car of Burt Myers motored past Brown to claim the lead.

Wanting the top spot back, Brown began delivering some strong taps to the rear bumper of Myers. Brown even raced side-by-side with Myers for several laps after a restart, but was unable to complete the pass. A stiff bump from Brown sent Myers spinning out of the lead on lap 35. Myers filed in at the rear of the field while Jonathan Brown stole the lead and went on to win.

But Myers had points on his mind, fighting forward through the pack to salvage an eighth place finish. The performance kept Myers with a healthy points lead.

Defending Champion Tim Brown of Cana , VA ran into some misfortune of his own on Saturday. When sheet metal on the front of his car was loosened, NASCAR officials black-flagged the #83 of Tim Brown. Brown, who was running in the top five, failed to heed the black flag, and officials stopped scoring him. The disaster left Brown with a 20th place finish, dropping him from second in the points down to fourth.

Brian Loftin of Lexington , who finished in fourth, moves up to second in the points – 59 points under Myers. Lee Jeffreys of Wallburg is boosted up to third in the points.

In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, many of the top points contenders ran into bad luck on Saturday. Kyle Edwards of King was involved in a crash during the early parts of the 40-lap race on Saturday. Although he was forced to go to the rear, Edwards was able to fly forward and finish in ninth. Edwards stays the points leader.

Kyle Edwards’ brother, Barry Edwards of Pinnacle, jumps from fourth in the points up to second on the points ladder after claiming a seventh place finish. Points contender Ryan Robertson of Winston-Salem slips down to third, and Robbie Brewer of Winston-Salem drops to fourth.

Matt Cotner of Rural Hall added to his points lead in the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series. Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem finishes a disappointing 16th, keeping him second in the points but widening the gap that separates him from Cotner.

In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Jason Keaton of Mocksville took the checkered on Saturday, strengthening his points lead. Dale Barneycastle of Mocksville maintains his second place points standing.

This Saturday will be the last chance for you to see the best racing in town for the absolute best price – the Winston-Salem Journal brings you the final $1 Ladies’ Night of the season! There will be racing for all four divisions and another exciting Demolition Derby.

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 579 36
2 23 Brian Loftin 520 44
3 77 Lee Jeffreys 506 46
4 83 Tim Brown 494 12
5 4 Jason Myers 455 48
6 53 Jonathan Brown 416 50
7 69 Junior Miller 398 40
8 40 Brad Robbins 386 38
9 71 Dean Ward 379 28
10 5 Randy Butner 370 20
11 13 Chris Fleming 352 18
72 Brent Elliott 352 24
13 70 Alfred Hill 351 0
14 81 Austin Pack 288 30
15 11 Zach Brewer 273 0

Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 05 Kyle Edwards 518 34
2 50 Barry Edwards 487 38
3 23 Ryan Robertson 482 24
4 68 Robbie Brewer 480 28
5 86 Taylor Branch 474 46
6 66 Ronnie Clifton 471 40
7 02 Derek Stoltz 469 48
8 17 Kevin Neal 454 50
9 18 Kenny Bost 435 4
10 21 Tommy Neal 388 42
11 72 Bryant Robertson 326 16
12 64 Steven Truell 320 14
13 38 Mitch Gales 318 20
14 13 Luke Fleming 299 12
15 79 Steven Berrier 295 18

104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 27 Matt Cotner 566 38
2 98 Billy Gregg 520 20
3 04 Reggie Doub 502 40
4 99 John McNeal 494 50
5 81 Zack Clifton 490 46
6 1 David Sumner 466 48
7 10 Jody Fritts 438 22
07 Kenneth Stimpson 438 16
9 12 Doug Wall 420 30
10 44 Daniel Fishel 364 42
11 9 Darren Cotner 358 24
12 22 Brian Wall 296 10
13 23 Kris Hoots 292 34
14 05 Spencer Martin 272 18
15 18 Tim Vaden 252

Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 01 Jason Keaton 566 50
2 22 Dale Barneycastle 538 24
3 39 Jimmy Absher 534 42
4 11 Wayne Hill 530 36
5 24 A.J. Sanders 522 28
6 72 Gerald Robertson 514 46
7 26 Derek Taylor 476 38
8 56 Johnny Burke 466 40
9 58 Brandon Brendle 452 34
10 00 Adam Baker 450 18
11 1 Rob Young 438 48
12 8 Shane Southard 394 44
13 61 Charlie Curry 388 30
14 23 Kenny Dixon 384 22
15 13 Jordan Fleming 374 12

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