05/21/12 - Brown Claims Checkered at Bowman Gray

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The eight-time champion overcomes car problems and sickness.

Part of racing at Bowman Gray Stadium is learning how to deal with the ups and downs. And Tim Brown of
Rural Hall showed on Saturday that he can handle the roller coaster ride.

One week ago, Brown encountered problem after problem during the 100-lapper for the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series, salvaging a 12th
place finish. And to add to his car problems, his team took him to the emergency room right after the race. “I’ve had pneumonia for about five
weeks,” said Brown. “Last week, it wore me down. I couldn’t breathe when I got out of the car and could hardly function.”

While Brown’s team worked on getting the car in prime running order, Brown worked on regaining his strength. “I feel a little bit better
right now, but by no means do I feel good,” said Brown.

But the eight-time champ felt good enough to turn in a powerhouse performance on Saturday, turning the fastest lap of the season to
qualify on the pole. He then led the first 25-lapper from start to finish.

“The car was really good. It drove like a dream,” said Brown. “To come back, climb in that thing, sit on the pole, and win the race –
it’s pretty sweet.”

Burt Myers of Walnut Cove followed closely behind Brown but was unable to shake him. Burt Myers finished second, with younger brother
Jason Myers of Walnut Cove finishing third.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts “Madhouse Scramble” sent Brian Loftin of Lexington to the pole for the start of the second 25-lap race. Rookie
Tommy Neal of Walkertown started beside him on the outside front row.

While the green flag was waving, Loftin and Neal tangled as they fought for the lead. The two collided, creating a multiple car pileup
that ravaged the front of the field.

After the dust cleared, Dean Ward of Winston-Salem was in the lead with Austin Pack of Walkertown in second. Pack was able to pressure
Ward in the early laps, but it wasn’t long before Ward was soaring ahead. He went on to take the checkered – his second career Modified win at
the Stadium.

“A blind squirrel gets an acorn every once in a while. We were really lucky,” said Ward. “I hate it for Brian and Tommy - but at the same
time, somebody’s misfortune is someone else’s fortune.”

Pack finished in second, with Junior Miller of Danbury finishing in third.

In the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series, Gary Ledbetter of Lexington won the first race. Jeff Garrison of Arcadia fought his way
to the checkered in the second Sportsman race.

Saturday was the longest and most prestigious race of the season for the Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series – it was the USG Street
Stock 50. And for the first time ever, the 50-lapper utilized the double-file restart rule.

David Sumner of Trinity climbed his way up from a fifth place start to take the checkered flag. “The car was really hooked up tonight –
the best it’s been all year,” said Sumner. “I just went as hard as I could go.”

Doug Wall of Pfafftown came in second, with Billy Gregg of Lexington taking third.

In the Summer Shootout Stadium Stock Series, Rob Young of Winston-Salem won the first 15-lapper. A.J. Sanders of Mocksville brought home
the win in the second race.

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Race Results

Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series
1st Modified Race: 25 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 83 Tim Brown Rural Hall, NC
2 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
3 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
4 77 Lee Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
5 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
6 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
7 65 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
8 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
9 22 Jonathan Brown Winston-Salem, NC
10 69 Junior Miller Danbury, NC
11 75 Robert Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
12 05 Tony Black Lexington, NC
13 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
14 81 Austin Pack Walkertown, NC
15 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
16 53 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
17 48 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
18 2 Joseph Brown Winston-Salem, NC
19 70 Noah Triplett Lexington, NC
20 72 Brent Elliott Denton, NC
21 3 Danny Propst Monroe, NC
22 04 Kevin Powell Winston-Salem, NC
23 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC

2nd Modified Race: 25 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
2 81 Austin Pack Walkertown, NC
3 69 Junior Miller Danbury, NC
4 77 Lee Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
5 05 Tony Black Lexington, NC
6 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
7 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
8 83 Tim Brown Rural Hall, NC
9 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
10 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
11 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
12 65 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
13 48 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
14 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
15 72 Brent Elliott Denton, NC
16 70 Noah Triplett Lexington, NC
17 3 Danny Propst Monroe, NC
18 2 Joseph Brown Winston-Salem, NC
19 53 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
20 75 Robert Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
21 22 Jonathan Brown Winston-Salem, NC

Webb Heating and A/C Co. Sportsman Series:
1st Sportsman Race: 20 laps

FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 70 Gary Ledbetter Lexington, NC
2 9 David Adams Yadkinville, NC
3 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
4 18 Kenny Bost Lexington, NC
5 20 Jacob Creed Ararat, NC
6 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
7 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
8 31 Ryan Nelson Kernersville, NC
9 26 Michael Tilley Winston-Salem, NC
10 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
11 79 John Lain Kernersville, NC
12 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville,NC
13 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
14 3 Jeff Garrison Arcadia, NC
15 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
16 92 Kyle Southern King, NC
17 03 Jordan Fleming Mount Airy, NC
18 55 Zack Ore Winston-Salem, NC
19 11 Wayne Hill Winston-Salem, NC
20 14 Rudy Ruddock High Point, NC
21 07 Danny Cornwell Clemmons, NC
22 22 Stacey Miller Kernersville, NC
23 16 Junior Smith Winston-Salem, NC

2nd Sportsman Race: 20 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 3 Jeff Garrison Arcadia, NC
2 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
3 79 John Lain Kernersville, NC
4 18 Kenny Bost Lexington, NC
5 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
6 26 Michael Tilley Winston-Salem, NC
7 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
8 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
9 70 Gary Ledbetter Lexington, NC
10 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
11 9 David Adams Yadkinville, NC
12 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
13 31 Ryan Nelson Kernersville, NC
14 11 Wayne Hill Winston-Salem, NC
15 55 Zack Ore Winston-Salem, NC
16 07 Danny Cornwell Clemmons, NC
17 14 Rudy Ruddock High Point, NC
18 92 Kyle Southern King, NC
19 22 Stacey Miller Kernersville, NC
20 20 Jacob Creed Ararat, NC
21 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville,NC
22 16 Junior Smith Winston-Salem, NC

Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series
USG Street Stock 50: 50 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 1 David Sumner Trinity, NC
2 12 Doug Wall Pfafftown, NC
3 98 Billy Gregg Lexington, NC
4 44 Daniel Fishel Greensboro, NC
5 22 Brian Wall Winston-Salem, NC
6 4 John Holleman Winston-Salem, NC
7 55 Stephen Baker Kernersville, NC
8 18 Tim Vaden Kernersville, NC
9 66 Whitney Clifton Walkertown, NC
10 25 Johnny Arnder Mount Airy, NC
11 00 Donnie Martin Winston-Salem, NC
12 88 Nick Brill Lewisville, NC
13 26 Frank Myers Haram, GA
14 9 Darren Cotner King, NC
15 02 Bobby Whiteman Pelham, NC
16 21 Justin Taylor King, NC
17 16 Allen Henkel Trinity, NC
18 33 David Thomas Walkertown, NC
19 32 Craig West Walkertown, NC
20 05 Spencer Martin Winston-Salem, NC

Summer Shootout Stadium Stock Series
1st Stadium Stock Race: 15 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 1 Rob Young Winston-Salem, NC
2 61 Charlie Curry Lexington, NC
3 01 Jason Keaton Mocksville, NC
4 7 Chris Allison Mocksville, NC
5 60 Ted Mickalowski Mocksville, NC
6 8 Shane Southard Yadkinville, NC
7 16 Stephen Sanders Winston-Salem, NC
8 17 Andy Southern Winston-Salem, NC
9 98 T.J. Cox Winston-Salem, NC
10 74 Jose Gonzalez Winston-Salem, NC
11 27 Ray Forrest King, NC
12 70 Tyler Lalone Thomasville, NC
13 34 Chris Lawing King, NC
14 42 Phillip Wright King, NC
15 29 Cody Arrington Mount Airy, NC
16 96 Casey Kirkman Winston-Salem, NC

2nd Stadium Stock Race: 15 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 24 A.J. Sanders Mocksville, NC
2 44 Andrew Durham Mocksville, NC
3 69 Drew Moffitt Winston-Salem, NC
4 13 Chase Hunt Lexington, NC
5 62 Kevin Hedgecock Thomasville, NC
6 81 Chuck Wall Lexington, NC
7 3 Rik Newsome East Bend, NC
8 55 Tyler Burke Winston-Salem, NC
9 02 Wesley Thompson Mocksville, NC
10 22 Jason Tutterow Advance, NC
11 31 Zack Staley Lexington, NC
12 89 Joseph Swanson Rural Hall, NC
13 26 Derek Taylor Yadkinville, NC
14 05 Dave Surry Winston-Salem, NC
15 14 Ken Bridges King, NC
16 86 Tyler Ziglar Kernersville, NC
17 72 Roger Vogler Winston-Salem, NC
18 66 Eric Hockett Thomasville, NC

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