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05-01-2011, 11:02 PM
A few weeks ago, Burt Myers of Walnut Cove was lying in a hospital bed. But on Saturday at Bowman Gray
Stadium, Myers was standing in Winner’s Circle.
Myers took the checkered in the season-opening GMAC Insurance 200, the longest and most prestigious race of the season for the GMAC
Insurance Modified Series.
A recent accident in competition outside of the Bowman Gray Stadium racing season left Myers with broken ribs and a potentially ruined
2011 championship. But after some quick healing and clearance from doctors, Myers is back at the Stadium to defend his Modified title. “The stuff
I’ve been through in the last couple weeks, it’s just been overwhelming,” said Myers.
The 200-lapper started off with Tim Brown of Cana, VA on the pole after a blistering lap in qualifying sessions. Brown traded the lead
back and forth with Lee Jeffreys of High Point during the early double-file restarts.
Brian Loftin of Lexington used the outside lane in restarts to climb his way up from a seventh place start, challenging Jeffreys for the
lead on lap 47. The two battled side-by-side for almost two laps until Loftin was able to complete the pass and slip by Jeffreys.
John Smith of Mount Airy took to the outside during a restart to make his own claim for the top spot. Smith got ahead of Loftin but lost
control as the cluttered cars at the front of the pack bumped him coming out of the turn.
At about the 150-lap mark, Burt Myers made the decision that led to his victory: he pitted to put on a pair of fresh tires. “We had about
50 to go, and I said ‘You know what - let’s get two,” said Myers. “It set me on fire.”
Myers took advantage of the double-file restarts to race back towards the front, giving Loftin a good fight for the lead. The 23 car of
Loftin’s held off Myers the first time, but Myers’s fresh tires allowed him to pull ahead a few laps later.
“It was a little frustrating giving up a win like that,” said Brian Loftin. “I felt like we had the best car. The tires fell right for
Burt, and he was able to get back up there quickly. Our car was great. I don’t know anything we could’ve done to make it better.”
Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem moved up to put the heat on the bumper of Myers. The number 53 of Brown delivered a few good shots to
Myers but was unable to grab the win.
Myers took the checkered with Jonathan Brown finishing in second. Brian Loftin claimed third, and John Smith took fourth. Tim Brown, who
qualified on the pole, finished 11th after a last-lap confrontation with Jason Myers.
In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Luke Fleming of Mount Airy won the 40-lap race. Pole qualifier Tommy Neal of Walkertown
finished second, with Kenny Bost of Kernersville finishing in third.
David Sumner of Trinity brought home the victory in the 20-lapper for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series. John McNeal of Winston-Salem
and Randy Larimore of Walkertown finished second and third.
In the Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series, Wesley Thompson of Mocksville took the checkered in the first race. The second race
was postponed due to curfew.
Race Results
GMAC Insurance Modified Series
GMAC Insurance 200 : 202 laps completed (race extended due to caution)
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
2 53 Jonathan Brown Kernersville, NC
3 23 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
4 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
5 77 Lee Jeffreys High Point, NC
6 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
7 81 Austin Pack Walkertown, NC
8 13 Chris Fleming Mount Airy, NC
9 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
10 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
11 83 Tim Brown Cana, VA
12 27 Jeremy Stoltz Walkertown, NC
13 59 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
14 75 Robert Jeffreys Winston-Salem, NC
15 04 Kevin Powell Winston-Salem, NC
16 48 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
17 6 Kevin Wilson Elkin, NC
18 69 Junior Miller Danbury, NC
19 28 Joseph Brown Winston-Salem, NC
20 12 Mike Norman Lewisville, NC
21 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
22 72 Brent Elliott Denton, NC
23 7 Bobby Reed Clemmons, NC
24 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
Webb Heating and A/C Co. Sportsman Series:
Sportsman race: 40 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 13 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
2 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
3 18 Kenny Bost Kernersville, NC
4 05 Kyle Edwards King, NC
5 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
6 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
7 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
8 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
9 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville,NC
10 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
11 3 Jeff Garrison Clemmons, NC
12 12 Evan Duggins Rural Hall, NC
13 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
14 79 John Lain Germanton, NC
15 9 David Adams Yadkinville, NC
16 30 Cody Evans King, NC
17 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
18 22 Todd Gray Lexington, NC
19 7 Ronnie Barron Lexington, NC
20 07 Danny Cornwell Clemmons, NC
21 60 Jeff McCrary Linwood, NC
22 17 Kevin Neal Walkertown, NC
23 23 Justin Boyles Winston-Salem, NC
104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series
Street Stock race – 20 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 1 David Sumner Trinity, NC
2 99 John McNeal Winston-Salem, NC
3 14 Randy Larimore Walkertown, NC
4 25 Johnny Arnder Mount Airy, NC
5 27 Matt Cotner Rural Hall, NC
6 32 Craig West Walkertown, NC
7 98 Billy Gregg Winston-Salem, NC
8 21 Justin Taylor King, NC
9 9 Darren Cotner King, NC
10 22 Willie Wall Lexington, NC
11 23 Kris Hoots Mocksville, NC
12 66 Whitney Clifton Walkertown, NC
13 4 John Holleman Winston-Salem, NC
14 5 Austin Edwards Winston-Salem, NC
15 12 Doug Wall Pfafftown, NC
16 13 Kevin Gilbert Pfafftown, NC
17 31 Brad Lewis Stanleyville, NC
18 17 Brian Doty Winston-Salem, NC
19 39 David Thomas Walkertown, NC
20 15 Jerry Helms Winston-Salem, NC
21 00 Donnie Martin Wallburg, NC
22 05 Spencer Martin Winston-Salem, NC
23 04 Reggie Doub Germanton, NC
24 55 Stephen Baker Kernersville, NC
Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series
1st Stadium Stock race – 8 of 15 laps completed (race ended early due to curfew)
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 02 Wesley Thompson Mocksville, NC
2 24 A.J. Sanders Mocksville, NC
3 22 Jason Tutterow Advance, NC
4 17 Andy Southern Winston-Salem, NC
5 81 Chuck Wall Clemmons, NC
6 95 Billy Cameron Jr. Salisbury, NC
7 77 Randy McElveen Winston-Salem, NC
8 26 Derek Taylor Yadkinville, NC
9 54 Jeremy Smith Stuart, VA
10 6 Dale Patterson Winston-Salem, NC
11 93 Robert Collins Winston-Salem, NC
12 60 Ted Mickalowski Mocksville, NC
13 01 Jason Keaton Mocksville, NC
14 66 Eric Hockett Thomasville, NC
15 74 Jose Gonzalez Winston-Salem, NC
16 20 Dennis Weaver East Bend, NC
17 19 Jeremy Stainback Winston-Salem, NC
18 48 Bobby Smith Lexington, NC
19 27 Joey Long Midway, NC
20 05 Dave Surry Winston-Salem, NC
21 46 Allan Lipford Lexington, NC
22 4 Andrew Sanders Mocksville, NC
23 37 Steve Smith Kannapolis, NC
24 53 Kacey Phillips Thomasville, NC
2nd Stadium Stock race – postponed until next week
Loren Pinilis
Stadium, Myers was standing in Winner’s Circle.
Myers took the checkered in the season-opening GMAC Insurance 200, the longest and most prestigious race of the season for the GMAC
Insurance Modified Series.
A recent accident in competition outside of the Bowman Gray Stadium racing season left Myers with broken ribs and a potentially ruined
2011 championship. But after some quick healing and clearance from doctors, Myers is back at the Stadium to defend his Modified title. “The stuff
I’ve been through in the last couple weeks, it’s just been overwhelming,” said Myers.
The 200-lapper started off with Tim Brown of Cana, VA on the pole after a blistering lap in qualifying sessions. Brown traded the lead
back and forth with Lee Jeffreys of High Point during the early double-file restarts.
Brian Loftin of Lexington used the outside lane in restarts to climb his way up from a seventh place start, challenging Jeffreys for the
lead on lap 47. The two battled side-by-side for almost two laps until Loftin was able to complete the pass and slip by Jeffreys.
John Smith of Mount Airy took to the outside during a restart to make his own claim for the top spot. Smith got ahead of Loftin but lost
control as the cluttered cars at the front of the pack bumped him coming out of the turn.
At about the 150-lap mark, Burt Myers made the decision that led to his victory: he pitted to put on a pair of fresh tires. “We had about
50 to go, and I said ‘You know what - let’s get two,” said Myers. “It set me on fire.”
Myers took advantage of the double-file restarts to race back towards the front, giving Loftin a good fight for the lead. The 23 car of
Loftin’s held off Myers the first time, but Myers’s fresh tires allowed him to pull ahead a few laps later.
“It was a little frustrating giving up a win like that,” said Brian Loftin. “I felt like we had the best car. The tires fell right for
Burt, and he was able to get back up there quickly. Our car was great. I don’t know anything we could’ve done to make it better.”
Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem moved up to put the heat on the bumper of Myers. The number 53 of Brown delivered a few good shots to
Myers but was unable to grab the win.
Myers took the checkered with Jonathan Brown finishing in second. Brian Loftin claimed third, and John Smith took fourth. Tim Brown, who
qualified on the pole, finished 11th after a last-lap confrontation with Jason Myers.
In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Luke Fleming of Mount Airy won the 40-lap race. Pole qualifier Tommy Neal of Walkertown
finished second, with Kenny Bost of Kernersville finishing in third.
David Sumner of Trinity brought home the victory in the 20-lapper for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series. John McNeal of Winston-Salem
and Randy Larimore of Walkertown finished second and third.
In the Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series, Wesley Thompson of Mocksville took the checkered in the first race. The second race
was postponed due to curfew.
Race Results
GMAC Insurance Modified Series
GMAC Insurance 200 : 202 laps completed (race extended due to caution)
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
2 53 Jonathan Brown Kernersville, NC
3 23 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
4 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
5 77 Lee Jeffreys High Point, NC
6 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
7 81 Austin Pack Walkertown, NC
8 13 Chris Fleming Mount Airy, NC
9 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
10 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
11 83 Tim Brown Cana, VA
12 27 Jeremy Stoltz Walkertown, NC
13 59 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
14 75 Robert Jeffreys Winston-Salem, NC
15 04 Kevin Powell Winston-Salem, NC
16 48 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
17 6 Kevin Wilson Elkin, NC
18 69 Junior Miller Danbury, NC
19 28 Joseph Brown Winston-Salem, NC
20 12 Mike Norman Lewisville, NC
21 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
22 72 Brent Elliott Denton, NC
23 7 Bobby Reed Clemmons, NC
24 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
Webb Heating and A/C Co. Sportsman Series:
Sportsman race: 40 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 13 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
2 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
3 18 Kenny Bost Kernersville, NC
4 05 Kyle Edwards King, NC
5 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
6 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
7 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
8 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
9 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville,NC
10 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
11 3 Jeff Garrison Clemmons, NC
12 12 Evan Duggins Rural Hall, NC
13 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
14 79 John Lain Germanton, NC
15 9 David Adams Yadkinville, NC
16 30 Cody Evans King, NC
17 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
18 22 Todd Gray Lexington, NC
19 7 Ronnie Barron Lexington, NC
20 07 Danny Cornwell Clemmons, NC
21 60 Jeff McCrary Linwood, NC
22 17 Kevin Neal Walkertown, NC
23 23 Justin Boyles Winston-Salem, NC
104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series
Street Stock race – 20 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 1 David Sumner Trinity, NC
2 99 John McNeal Winston-Salem, NC
3 14 Randy Larimore Walkertown, NC
4 25 Johnny Arnder Mount Airy, NC
5 27 Matt Cotner Rural Hall, NC
6 32 Craig West Walkertown, NC
7 98 Billy Gregg Winston-Salem, NC
8 21 Justin Taylor King, NC
9 9 Darren Cotner King, NC
10 22 Willie Wall Lexington, NC
11 23 Kris Hoots Mocksville, NC
12 66 Whitney Clifton Walkertown, NC
13 4 John Holleman Winston-Salem, NC
14 5 Austin Edwards Winston-Salem, NC
15 12 Doug Wall Pfafftown, NC
16 13 Kevin Gilbert Pfafftown, NC
17 31 Brad Lewis Stanleyville, NC
18 17 Brian Doty Winston-Salem, NC
19 39 David Thomas Walkertown, NC
20 15 Jerry Helms Winston-Salem, NC
21 00 Donnie Martin Wallburg, NC
22 05 Spencer Martin Winston-Salem, NC
23 04 Reggie Doub Germanton, NC
24 55 Stephen Baker Kernersville, NC
Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series
1st Stadium Stock race – 8 of 15 laps completed (race ended early due to curfew)
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 02 Wesley Thompson Mocksville, NC
2 24 A.J. Sanders Mocksville, NC
3 22 Jason Tutterow Advance, NC
4 17 Andy Southern Winston-Salem, NC
5 81 Chuck Wall Clemmons, NC
6 95 Billy Cameron Jr. Salisbury, NC
7 77 Randy McElveen Winston-Salem, NC
8 26 Derek Taylor Yadkinville, NC
9 54 Jeremy Smith Stuart, VA
10 6 Dale Patterson Winston-Salem, NC
11 93 Robert Collins Winston-Salem, NC
12 60 Ted Mickalowski Mocksville, NC
13 01 Jason Keaton Mocksville, NC
14 66 Eric Hockett Thomasville, NC
15 74 Jose Gonzalez Winston-Salem, NC
16 20 Dennis Weaver East Bend, NC
17 19 Jeremy Stainback Winston-Salem, NC
18 48 Bobby Smith Lexington, NC
19 27 Joey Long Midway, NC
20 05 Dave Surry Winston-Salem, NC
21 46 Allan Lipford Lexington, NC
22 4 Andrew Sanders Mocksville, NC
23 37 Steve Smith Kannapolis, NC
24 53 Kacey Phillips Thomasville, NC
2nd Stadium Stock race – postponed until next week
Loren Pinilis