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05-31-2011, 11:00 PM
The young competitor hopes to make a run for the 2011 championship.
Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem is determined to show that there’s a new force to be reckoned with in
the GMAC Insurance Modified Series at Bowman Gray Stadium.
Brown started off his season with a series of strong finishes, proving the ability of both driver and car. But there’s one crucial area
of performance that bothered Brown: his qualifying efforts.
On a tight quarter-mile, laps tick by at breakneck speeds, and starting position is vitally important. Even though Brown was able to
finish high, he had qualified third, seventh, and then eighteenth for the first three events. He knew he needed to improve if he were to have a
shot at the championship.
“Qualifying means so much over here,” said Brown, whose frustration was evident two weeks ago after qualifying 18th: “We’ve really been
struggling on qualifying. We’ve thrown everything we can at it. Now, we’re just going to go back to basics.”
Brown didn’t have much time to step it up. Saturday’s twin 25-lappers were one of the most important qualifying sessions of the season.
Lineup for the first race was decided strictly by qualifying, and each position was worth double the normal points.
But the #53 car soared during qualifying sessions, turning the second fastest lap of the night. “I’m really proud of this team. We tried
some stuff, just a shot in the dark, on qualifying - and it worked out well,” said Brown.
From the outside pole, Brown was able to fight with Burt Myers of Walnut Cove for the lead in the first few laps of last event’s first
Modified race. Brown tucked back into second, unable to complete the pass. He gave Myers a few shots to the bumper but finished behind him in
second.
In the second Modified race, Brown was able to gain more position than Myers, giving him a net point gain for the event. Myers maintains
the points lead, but Brown moves to only two points behind Myers.
Brown was content with chipping away at Myers’s lead. “It’s really easy to come into a double points night and lose points. It’s
incredibly hard to come in and gain them,” said Brown.
“We want to win races, but the big goal for us is to win the championship,” said Brown, who was most excited about his qualifying run. “If we
keep our qualifying up like we got it, they’re in trouble the rest of year – I can tell you that,” said Brown.
Brian Loftin of Lexington slips down to third in the points standings, with Jason Myers of Walnut Cove moving from fifth up to fourth.
In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Tommy Neal of Walkertown strengthens his points lead by finishing second in Saturday’s Whelen
Sportsman 100. His nephew, Kevin Neal of Walkertown, took the checkered – rocketing him from 11th up to 5th. Bryant Robertson of Lexington and
Kyle Edwards of King hold on to second and third in the points.
Matt Cotner of Rural Hall takes over the points lead for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series. John McNeal of Winston-Salem drops to
second. Darren Cotner of King spun as a result of a collision but still climbed back up to finish seventh, keeping him third in the points.
In the Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series, Jordan Fleming of Mount Airy maintains the points lead. Michael Wells of Yadkinville
moves up from sixth into second after winning on Saturday. Jason Tutterow of Mocksville ties Wells for second in the points after finishing
third.
This Saturday is a special two-day event at Bowman Gray Stadium when the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East competes at the Madhouse for the
first time ever.
On Friday night, regular adult admission is just five dollars. It will be the Law Offices of Timothy D. Welborn ICE Epilepsy Night,
featuring racing for the Sportsman, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will qualify for starting position
for Saturday’s Army Strong 150.
And on Saturday, it’s $2 Ladies’ Night, with women being admitted for only two dollars (no escort required). In addition to the Army
Strong 150, the GMAC Insurance Modified Series will duke it out in a 100-lapper. And the night will end with the always wild 109 U-Pull-It Chain
Race.
Gates open at 6:00 for practice and the first race is at 8:00 – on both Friday and Saturday nights. Ticket prices, directions, and more
information can be found online at www.bowmangrayracing.com or by calling (336) 723-1819.
GMAC Insurance Modified Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 1 Burt Myers 215 78
2 53 Jonathan Brown 213 80
3 23 Brian Loftin 205 68
4 4 Jason Myers 197 80
5 25 John Smith 195 70
6 50 Michael Clifton 189 76
7 83 Tim Brown 183 72
8 13 Chris Fleming 173 68
9 81 Austin Pack 172 78
10 71 Dean Ward 142 76
11 48 Brad Robbins 130 34
12 66 Ronnie Clifton 126 76
13 28 Joseph Brown 124 74
14 5 Randy Butner 121 46
15 64 Steven Truell 110 64
Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 21 Tommy Neal 232 96
2 72 Bryant Robertson 209 88
3 05 Kyle Edwards 200 80
4 13 Luke Fleming 193 76
5 17 Kevin Neal 185 100
6 68 Robbie Brewer 184 72
7 86 Taylor Branch 176 84
8 50 Barry Edwards 174 68
9 02 Derek Stoltz 173 64
10 18 Kenny Bost 141 24
11 19 Michael Adams 129 44
12 38 Mitch Gales 127 56
13 3 Jeff Garrison 121 36
14 12 Evan Duggins 113 16
15 30 Cody Evans 99 48
104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 27 Matt Cotner 228 92
2 99 John McNeal 226 88
3 9 Darren Cotner 202 76
4 32 Craig West 184 84
5 22 Brian Wall 182 100
6 00 Donnie Martin 176 96
7 4 John Holleman 164 80
8 25 Johnny Arnder 154 64
9 66 Whitney Clifton 146 52
10 23 Kris Hoots 124 72
11 21 Justin Taylor 120 44
12 39 David Thomas 110 40
13 55 Stephen Baker 102 68
14 1 David Sumner 96 0
15 13 Kevin Gilbert 94 56
Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 13 Jordan Fleming 242 96
2 21 Michael Wells 230 100
22 Jason Tutterow 230 92
4 58 Brandon Brendle 206 76
5 95 Billy Cameron Jr 204 88
6 39 Jimmy Absher 196 100
24 A.J. Sanders 196 80
6 Dale Patterson 196 80
9 56 Johnny Burke 192 56
10 69 Drew Moffitt 190 56
11 26 Derek Taylor 188 72
12 34 Chris Lawing 180 96
13 23 Kenny Dixon 178 92
61 Charlie Curry 178 84
15 81 Chuck Wall 174 32
Loren Pinilis
Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem is determined to show that there’s a new force to be reckoned with in
the GMAC Insurance Modified Series at Bowman Gray Stadium.
Brown started off his season with a series of strong finishes, proving the ability of both driver and car. But there’s one crucial area
of performance that bothered Brown: his qualifying efforts.
On a tight quarter-mile, laps tick by at breakneck speeds, and starting position is vitally important. Even though Brown was able to
finish high, he had qualified third, seventh, and then eighteenth for the first three events. He knew he needed to improve if he were to have a
shot at the championship.
“Qualifying means so much over here,” said Brown, whose frustration was evident two weeks ago after qualifying 18th: “We’ve really been
struggling on qualifying. We’ve thrown everything we can at it. Now, we’re just going to go back to basics.”
Brown didn’t have much time to step it up. Saturday’s twin 25-lappers were one of the most important qualifying sessions of the season.
Lineup for the first race was decided strictly by qualifying, and each position was worth double the normal points.
But the #53 car soared during qualifying sessions, turning the second fastest lap of the night. “I’m really proud of this team. We tried
some stuff, just a shot in the dark, on qualifying - and it worked out well,” said Brown.
From the outside pole, Brown was able to fight with Burt Myers of Walnut Cove for the lead in the first few laps of last event’s first
Modified race. Brown tucked back into second, unable to complete the pass. He gave Myers a few shots to the bumper but finished behind him in
second.
In the second Modified race, Brown was able to gain more position than Myers, giving him a net point gain for the event. Myers maintains
the points lead, but Brown moves to only two points behind Myers.
Brown was content with chipping away at Myers’s lead. “It’s really easy to come into a double points night and lose points. It’s
incredibly hard to come in and gain them,” said Brown.
“We want to win races, but the big goal for us is to win the championship,” said Brown, who was most excited about his qualifying run. “If we
keep our qualifying up like we got it, they’re in trouble the rest of year – I can tell you that,” said Brown.
Brian Loftin of Lexington slips down to third in the points standings, with Jason Myers of Walnut Cove moving from fifth up to fourth.
In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Tommy Neal of Walkertown strengthens his points lead by finishing second in Saturday’s Whelen
Sportsman 100. His nephew, Kevin Neal of Walkertown, took the checkered – rocketing him from 11th up to 5th. Bryant Robertson of Lexington and
Kyle Edwards of King hold on to second and third in the points.
Matt Cotner of Rural Hall takes over the points lead for the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series. John McNeal of Winston-Salem drops to
second. Darren Cotner of King spun as a result of a collision but still climbed back up to finish seventh, keeping him third in the points.
In the Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series, Jordan Fleming of Mount Airy maintains the points lead. Michael Wells of Yadkinville
moves up from sixth into second after winning on Saturday. Jason Tutterow of Mocksville ties Wells for second in the points after finishing
third.
This Saturday is a special two-day event at Bowman Gray Stadium when the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East competes at the Madhouse for the
first time ever.
On Friday night, regular adult admission is just five dollars. It will be the Law Offices of Timothy D. Welborn ICE Epilepsy Night,
featuring racing for the Sportsman, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will qualify for starting position
for Saturday’s Army Strong 150.
And on Saturday, it’s $2 Ladies’ Night, with women being admitted for only two dollars (no escort required). In addition to the Army
Strong 150, the GMAC Insurance Modified Series will duke it out in a 100-lapper. And the night will end with the always wild 109 U-Pull-It Chain
Race.
Gates open at 6:00 for practice and the first race is at 8:00 – on both Friday and Saturday nights. Ticket prices, directions, and more
information can be found online at www.bowmangrayracing.com or by calling (336) 723-1819.
GMAC Insurance Modified Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 1 Burt Myers 215 78
2 53 Jonathan Brown 213 80
3 23 Brian Loftin 205 68
4 4 Jason Myers 197 80
5 25 John Smith 195 70
6 50 Michael Clifton 189 76
7 83 Tim Brown 183 72
8 13 Chris Fleming 173 68
9 81 Austin Pack 172 78
10 71 Dean Ward 142 76
11 48 Brad Robbins 130 34
12 66 Ronnie Clifton 126 76
13 28 Joseph Brown 124 74
14 5 Randy Butner 121 46
15 64 Steven Truell 110 64
Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 21 Tommy Neal 232 96
2 72 Bryant Robertson 209 88
3 05 Kyle Edwards 200 80
4 13 Luke Fleming 193 76
5 17 Kevin Neal 185 100
6 68 Robbie Brewer 184 72
7 86 Taylor Branch 176 84
8 50 Barry Edwards 174 68
9 02 Derek Stoltz 173 64
10 18 Kenny Bost 141 24
11 19 Michael Adams 129 44
12 38 Mitch Gales 127 56
13 3 Jeff Garrison 121 36
14 12 Evan Duggins 113 16
15 30 Cody Evans 99 48
104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 27 Matt Cotner 228 92
2 99 John McNeal 226 88
3 9 Darren Cotner 202 76
4 32 Craig West 184 84
5 22 Brian Wall 182 100
6 00 Donnie Martin 176 96
7 4 John Holleman 164 80
8 25 Johnny Arnder 154 64
9 66 Whitney Clifton 146 52
10 23 Kris Hoots 124 72
11 21 Justin Taylor 120 44
12 39 David Thomas 110 40
13 55 Stephen Baker 102 68
14 1 David Sumner 96 0
15 13 Kevin Gilbert 94 56
Freeman’s Auto Center Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 13 Jordan Fleming 242 96
2 21 Michael Wells 230 100
22 Jason Tutterow 230 92
4 58 Brandon Brendle 206 76
5 95 Billy Cameron Jr 204 88
6 39 Jimmy Absher 196 100
24 A.J. Sanders 196 80
6 Dale Patterson 196 80
9 56 Johnny Burke 192 56
10 69 Drew Moffitt 190 56
11 26 Derek Taylor 188 72
12 34 Chris Lawing 180 96
13 23 Kenny Dixon 178 92
61 Charlie Curry 178 84
15 81 Chuck Wall 174 32
Loren Pinilis