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05-08-2011, 07:10 PM
Rookie Bohn makes history with first ever win.
A veteran and a rookie were both smiling as they left Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday night.
Eight-time Champion Tim Brown of Rural Hall grabbed the checkered flag in the first race for the GMAC Insurance Modified Series. In the second
Modified race, newcomer Danny Bohn of Huntersville claimed his historic first victory at the Stadium.
Brown qualified on the pole and jumped out to the lead as the green flag fell in the first race. But during the opening laps, Brown knew that
something was amiss with his #83 race car.
“We looked like we were going to have a really good shot at winning the race, and then the motor started missing and cutting off,” said Brown. “I
got really nervous thinking that we weren’t going to pull the deal off.”
Defending Champion Burt Myers was following closely behind Brown, looking to capitalize on any mistake and claim the win. Brown received tap
after tap to his bumper from Myers as they went around the turns. But Brown’s Stadium experience paid off, allowing him to defend his lead and
take the win.
“It’s always really good to get that first win of the season. It gets the team rallied around you,” said Brown.
Burt Myers finished in second, with brother Jason Myers taking third.
Starting on the pole for the second race was rookie Danny Bohn. Although it was just his second time competing at the Stadium, the #59 machine
looked to be in prime shape. Bohn’s first hurdle was grabbing the lead when the green flag waved. “The initial start was going to be the biggest
thing – clearing the guy on the outside,” said Bohn, who was able to secure the top spot with Brad Robbins of Winston-Salem on the outside.
Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem moved past Robbins up to second and began putting the pressure on Bohn. “I really figured once I got to second
that I could get past Danny,” said Brown. “I figured I was faster than Danny, but he had his stuff hooked up – I was impressed.”
“The last two weeks I’ve talked to Jonathan a lot, and I thought he would run me clean,” said Bohn. “He was a little faster in the center there
for a while. I slowed down my entry and picked up the throttle a little earlier - and I started to pull away from him at the end.”
Brown delivered a few strong shots to the bumper of Bohn but was unable to steal the lead away – perhaps because of brake issues the team was
facing. “That’s one thing that hurt me trying to get around Danny. I had a lot of pedal, but no stopping power,” said Brown.
It was Bohn’s first win ever at the Stadium – making him the 118th driver to win a featured event in the 63-year history of Bowman Gray Stadium.
In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Tommy Neal of Walkertown won the first 20-lap race. Taylor Branch of Lewisville and Kevin Neal of
Walkertown finished in second and third.
Barry Edwards of Pinnacle took the checkered the second Sportsman race. Brother Kyle Edwards of King finished right behind him in second. Derek
Stoltz of Walkertown came in third.
John McNeal of Winston-Salem brought home the victory in the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series race. Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem and Matt Cotner of
Rural Hall finished in second and third.
In the Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series, Drew Moffitt of Winston-Salem won the first 15-lap race. Stephen Sanders, who initially
finished second, was disqualified due to failing post-race technical inspection.
The second Stadium Stock race was unable to be completed due to late night rain storms and will be postponed until next week.
GMAC Insurance Modified Series
1st Race: 25 laps
1 83 Tim Brown Rural Hall, NC
2 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
3 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
4 23 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
5 53 Jonathan Brown Winston-Salem, NC
6 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
7 48 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
8 59 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
9 13 Chris Fleming Mount Airy, NC
10 81 Austin Pack Walkertown, NC
11 12 Mike Norman Lewisville, NC
12 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
13 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
14 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
15 6 Kevin Wilson Elkin, NC
16 75 Robert Jeffreys Winston-Salem, NC
17 7 Bobby Reed Clemmons, NC
18 64 Steven Truell Winston-Salem, NC
19 28 Joseph Brown Winston-Salem, NC
20 77 Lee Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
21 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
2nd Race: 25 laps
1 59 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
2 53 Jonathan Brown Winston-Salem, NC
3 48 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
4 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
5 23 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
6 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
7 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
8 83 Tim Brown Rural Hall, NC
9 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
10 13 Chris Fleming Mount Airy, NC
11 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
12 81 Austin Pack Walkertown, NC
13 6 Kevin Wilson Elkin, NC
14 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
15 75 Robert Jeffreys Winston-Salem, NC
16 12 Mike Norman Lewisville, NC
17 7 Bobby Reed Clemmons, NC
18 64 Steven Truell Winston-Salem, NC
19 28 Joseph Brown Winston-Salem, NC
20 77 Lee Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
21 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
Webb Heating and A/C Co. Sportsman Series:
1st Sportsman race: 20 laps
1 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
2 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
3 17 Kevin Neal Walkertown, NC
4 22 Todd Gray Lexington, NC
5 12 Evan Duggins Rural Hall, NC
6 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
7 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
8 18 Kenny Bost Kernersville, NC
9 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
10 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
11 13 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
12 05 Kyle Edwards King, NC
13 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
14 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville,NC
15 79 John Lain Germanton, NC
16 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
17 7 Ronnie Barron Lexington, NC
18 9 David Adams Yadkinville, NC
19 30 Cody Evans King, NC
20 60 Jeff McCrary Linwood, NC
21 07 Danny Cornwell Clemmons, NC
22 3 Jeff Garrison Clemmons, NC
23 92 Kyle Southern King, NC
2nd Sportsman race: 20 laps
1 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
2 05 Kyle Edwards King, NC
3 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
4 13 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
5 18 Kenny Bost Kernersville, NC
6 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
7 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
8 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
9 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
10 17 Kevin Neal Walkertown, NC
11 12 Evan Duggins Rural Hall, NC
12 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
13 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
14 3 Jeff Garrison Clemmons, NC
15 30 Cody Evans King, NC
16 60 Jeff McCrary Linwood, NC
17 07 Danny Cornwell Clemmons, NC
18 22 Todd Gray Lexington, NC
19 79 John Lain Germanton, NC
20 92 Kyle Southern King, NC
21 7 Ronnie Barron Lexington, NC
22 9 David Adams Yadkinville, NC
23 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville,NC
104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series
Street Stock race – 20 laps
1 99 John McNeal Winston-Salem, NC
2 98 Billy Gregg Winston-Salem, NC
3 27 Matt Cotner Rural Hall, NC
4 15 Jerry Helms Winston-Salem, NC
5 9 Darren Cotner King, NC
6 31 Brad Lewis Stanleyville, NC
7 12 Doug Wall Pfafftown, NC
8 32 Craig West Walkertown, NC
9 66 Whitney Clifton Walkertown, NC
10 05 Spencer Martin Winston-Salem, NC
11 39 David Thomas Walkertown, NC
12 00 Donnie Martin Wallburg, NC
13 25 Johnny Arnder Mount Airy, NC
14 04 Reggie Doub Germanton, NC
15 4 John Holleman Winston-Salem, NC
16 14 Randy Larimore Walkertown, NC
17 10 Jody Fritts Winston-Salem, NC
18 22 Brian Wall Winston-Salem, NC
19 23 Kris Hoots Mocksville, NC
20 21 Justin Taylor King, NC
21 18 Tim Vaden Kernersville, NC
22 11 Richard Reeves Cooleemee, NC
23 17 Brian Doty Winston-Salem, NC
24 50 Austin Edwards Winston-Salem, NC
Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series
1st Stadium Stock race – 15 laps
1 69 Drew Moffitt Winston-Salem, NC
2 13 Jordan Fleming Mount Airy, NC
3 21 Michael Wells Walkertown, NC
4 56 Johnny Burke Winston-Salem, NC
5 58 Brandon Brendle Winston-Salem, NC
6 39 Jimmy Absher Rural Hall, NC
7 1 Rob Young Winston-Salem, NC
8 33 Gary Brewer Germanton, NC
9 62 Kevin Hedgecock Thomasville, NC
10 23 Kenny Dixon Pfafftown, NC
11 86 Tyler Ziglar Kernersville, NC
12 42 Phillip Wright King, NC
13 61 Charlie Curry Lexington, NC
14 38 Wes Athan Winston-Salem, NC
15 34 Chris Lawing King, NC
16 14 Ken Bridges King, NC
17 75 Brent Brown Thomasville, NC
18 96 Casey Kirkman Winston-Salem, NC
19 9L Randy Lineberry Kernersville, NC
20 1H Chase Hunt Lexington, NC
21 18 Travis Brewer Germanton, NC
2nd Stadium Stock race – postponed due to rain
Loren Pinilis
A veteran and a rookie were both smiling as they left Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday night.
Eight-time Champion Tim Brown of Rural Hall grabbed the checkered flag in the first race for the GMAC Insurance Modified Series. In the second
Modified race, newcomer Danny Bohn of Huntersville claimed his historic first victory at the Stadium.
Brown qualified on the pole and jumped out to the lead as the green flag fell in the first race. But during the opening laps, Brown knew that
something was amiss with his #83 race car.
“We looked like we were going to have a really good shot at winning the race, and then the motor started missing and cutting off,” said Brown. “I
got really nervous thinking that we weren’t going to pull the deal off.”
Defending Champion Burt Myers was following closely behind Brown, looking to capitalize on any mistake and claim the win. Brown received tap
after tap to his bumper from Myers as they went around the turns. But Brown’s Stadium experience paid off, allowing him to defend his lead and
take the win.
“It’s always really good to get that first win of the season. It gets the team rallied around you,” said Brown.
Burt Myers finished in second, with brother Jason Myers taking third.
Starting on the pole for the second race was rookie Danny Bohn. Although it was just his second time competing at the Stadium, the #59 machine
looked to be in prime shape. Bohn’s first hurdle was grabbing the lead when the green flag waved. “The initial start was going to be the biggest
thing – clearing the guy on the outside,” said Bohn, who was able to secure the top spot with Brad Robbins of Winston-Salem on the outside.
Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem moved past Robbins up to second and began putting the pressure on Bohn. “I really figured once I got to second
that I could get past Danny,” said Brown. “I figured I was faster than Danny, but he had his stuff hooked up – I was impressed.”
“The last two weeks I’ve talked to Jonathan a lot, and I thought he would run me clean,” said Bohn. “He was a little faster in the center there
for a while. I slowed down my entry and picked up the throttle a little earlier - and I started to pull away from him at the end.”
Brown delivered a few strong shots to the bumper of Bohn but was unable to steal the lead away – perhaps because of brake issues the team was
facing. “That’s one thing that hurt me trying to get around Danny. I had a lot of pedal, but no stopping power,” said Brown.
It was Bohn’s first win ever at the Stadium – making him the 118th driver to win a featured event in the 63-year history of Bowman Gray Stadium.
In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Tommy Neal of Walkertown won the first 20-lap race. Taylor Branch of Lewisville and Kevin Neal of
Walkertown finished in second and third.
Barry Edwards of Pinnacle took the checkered the second Sportsman race. Brother Kyle Edwards of King finished right behind him in second. Derek
Stoltz of Walkertown came in third.
John McNeal of Winston-Salem brought home the victory in the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series race. Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem and Matt Cotner of
Rural Hall finished in second and third.
In the Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series, Drew Moffitt of Winston-Salem won the first 15-lap race. Stephen Sanders, who initially
finished second, was disqualified due to failing post-race technical inspection.
The second Stadium Stock race was unable to be completed due to late night rain storms and will be postponed until next week.
GMAC Insurance Modified Series
1st Race: 25 laps
1 83 Tim Brown Rural Hall, NC
2 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
3 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
4 23 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
5 53 Jonathan Brown Winston-Salem, NC
6 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
7 48 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
8 59 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
9 13 Chris Fleming Mount Airy, NC
10 81 Austin Pack Walkertown, NC
11 12 Mike Norman Lewisville, NC
12 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
13 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
14 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
15 6 Kevin Wilson Elkin, NC
16 75 Robert Jeffreys Winston-Salem, NC
17 7 Bobby Reed Clemmons, NC
18 64 Steven Truell Winston-Salem, NC
19 28 Joseph Brown Winston-Salem, NC
20 77 Lee Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
21 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
2nd Race: 25 laps
1 59 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
2 53 Jonathan Brown Winston-Salem, NC
3 48 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
4 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
5 23 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
6 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
7 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
8 83 Tim Brown Rural Hall, NC
9 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
10 13 Chris Fleming Mount Airy, NC
11 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
12 81 Austin Pack Walkertown, NC
13 6 Kevin Wilson Elkin, NC
14 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
15 75 Robert Jeffreys Winston-Salem, NC
16 12 Mike Norman Lewisville, NC
17 7 Bobby Reed Clemmons, NC
18 64 Steven Truell Winston-Salem, NC
19 28 Joseph Brown Winston-Salem, NC
20 77 Lee Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
21 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
Webb Heating and A/C Co. Sportsman Series:
1st Sportsman race: 20 laps
1 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
2 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
3 17 Kevin Neal Walkertown, NC
4 22 Todd Gray Lexington, NC
5 12 Evan Duggins Rural Hall, NC
6 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
7 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
8 18 Kenny Bost Kernersville, NC
9 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
10 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
11 13 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
12 05 Kyle Edwards King, NC
13 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
14 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville,NC
15 79 John Lain Germanton, NC
16 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
17 7 Ronnie Barron Lexington, NC
18 9 David Adams Yadkinville, NC
19 30 Cody Evans King, NC
20 60 Jeff McCrary Linwood, NC
21 07 Danny Cornwell Clemmons, NC
22 3 Jeff Garrison Clemmons, NC
23 92 Kyle Southern King, NC
2nd Sportsman race: 20 laps
1 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
2 05 Kyle Edwards King, NC
3 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
4 13 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
5 18 Kenny Bost Kernersville, NC
6 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
7 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
8 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
9 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
10 17 Kevin Neal Walkertown, NC
11 12 Evan Duggins Rural Hall, NC
12 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
13 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
14 3 Jeff Garrison Clemmons, NC
15 30 Cody Evans King, NC
16 60 Jeff McCrary Linwood, NC
17 07 Danny Cornwell Clemmons, NC
18 22 Todd Gray Lexington, NC
19 79 John Lain Germanton, NC
20 92 Kyle Southern King, NC
21 7 Ronnie Barron Lexington, NC
22 9 David Adams Yadkinville, NC
23 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville,NC
104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series
Street Stock race – 20 laps
1 99 John McNeal Winston-Salem, NC
2 98 Billy Gregg Winston-Salem, NC
3 27 Matt Cotner Rural Hall, NC
4 15 Jerry Helms Winston-Salem, NC
5 9 Darren Cotner King, NC
6 31 Brad Lewis Stanleyville, NC
7 12 Doug Wall Pfafftown, NC
8 32 Craig West Walkertown, NC
9 66 Whitney Clifton Walkertown, NC
10 05 Spencer Martin Winston-Salem, NC
11 39 David Thomas Walkertown, NC
12 00 Donnie Martin Wallburg, NC
13 25 Johnny Arnder Mount Airy, NC
14 04 Reggie Doub Germanton, NC
15 4 John Holleman Winston-Salem, NC
16 14 Randy Larimore Walkertown, NC
17 10 Jody Fritts Winston-Salem, NC
18 22 Brian Wall Winston-Salem, NC
19 23 Kris Hoots Mocksville, NC
20 21 Justin Taylor King, NC
21 18 Tim Vaden Kernersville, NC
22 11 Richard Reeves Cooleemee, NC
23 17 Brian Doty Winston-Salem, NC
24 50 Austin Edwards Winston-Salem, NC
Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series
1st Stadium Stock race – 15 laps
1 69 Drew Moffitt Winston-Salem, NC
2 13 Jordan Fleming Mount Airy, NC
3 21 Michael Wells Walkertown, NC
4 56 Johnny Burke Winston-Salem, NC
5 58 Brandon Brendle Winston-Salem, NC
6 39 Jimmy Absher Rural Hall, NC
7 1 Rob Young Winston-Salem, NC
8 33 Gary Brewer Germanton, NC
9 62 Kevin Hedgecock Thomasville, NC
10 23 Kenny Dixon Pfafftown, NC
11 86 Tyler Ziglar Kernersville, NC
12 42 Phillip Wright King, NC
13 61 Charlie Curry Lexington, NC
14 38 Wes Athan Winston-Salem, NC
15 34 Chris Lawing King, NC
16 14 Ken Bridges King, NC
17 75 Brent Brown Thomasville, NC
18 96 Casey Kirkman Winston-Salem, NC
19 9L Randy Lineberry Kernersville, NC
20 1H Chase Hunt Lexington, NC
21 18 Travis Brewer Germanton, NC
2nd Stadium Stock race – postponed due to rain
Loren Pinilis