05/27/12 - Brown Gains Momentum at Bowman Gray

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Michael Clifton wins a 25-lapper, and Derek Stoltz wins biggest Sportsman race of 2012

Although Tim Brown of Rural Hall has had a rough past few weeks, “The Rocket” seems to be hitting his
stride now at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Brown started off the season with some disappointing qualifying results, minor car issues, a few tough bumps from competitors – and to
top it all off, a bout of pneumonia that lasted six weeks. But things have turned around: Brown’s qualified on the pole in the last two events
and has begun racking up the victories in the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series.

“I definitely think our team has the momentum right now, and momentum’s a large part of racing,” said Brown. “We’ve won three out of the
last four weekends, so I’m pretty proud about that.”

After qualifying on the pole on Saturday, Brown led every lap in commanding fashion to take the checkered flag. “My car was really
strong. Last weekend and this weekend too - it’s just been exceptionally strong,” said Brown.

Danny Bohn finished in second, with Randy Butner of Pfafftown coming in third.

The “Madhouse Scramble” sent Brad Robbins of Winston-Salem to the pole for the start of the second race. Tony Black of Lexington started
beside him on the outside front row.

When the green flag waved, Robbins muscled his way into the lead. Michael Clifton of Walkertown moved up into second.

Tommy Neal of Walkertown, who had a run-in with Robbins during the first Modified race of the evening, began to fall back through the
field. As Robbins began to approach lapping Neal, the 21 car of Neal hugged the inside row, forcing Robbins to use the slower outside lane.

After Robbins eventually passed by, Neal followed closely behind for a few laps – until ramming the rear bumper of Brad Robbins with just
two laps to go. Robbins spun, and Michael Clifton capitalized on his chance to grab the lead.

Clifton went on to take the checkered. “I didn’t really know what was going to happen – whether Tommy could get to him and do whatever he
was going to do,” said Clifton. “We were just in the right place at the right time.”

Robbins recovered quickly and held on to second place, finishing right behind Clifton. Jason Myers of Walnut Cove finished in third.

Saturday was the Whelen Sportsman 100 for the Webb Heating & A/C Co. Sportsman Series – the longest and most prestigious race of the
season for the Sportsman competitors. Gary Ledbetter of Lexington qualified on the pole with a blistering time. When the top six redrew for
position, Kenny Bost of Lexington plucked the pole as his starting spot with Ledbetter starting in second.

Ledbetter grabbed the lead right off the bat and looked to be in a strong position to stay there the entire 100 laps. He successfully
defended his lead during the first double-file restart, but disaster struck for the Ledbetter team during the second caution.

While still under caution on lap 38, smoke began to pour from Ledbetter’s engine. His motor blew, taking him out of the lead and the
race. Kenny Bost moved up to take his place.

Bost fought against outside row challenges from Zack Clifton of Walkertown, Jeff Garrison of Arcadia, Ryan Robertson of Winston-Salem,
and several attempts from Taylor Branch of Lewisville.

But problems were in store for Bost as his left front tire began to lose air. Bost held on as long as he could for the final laps of the
100-lapper. But when the race was extended several extra laps due to cautions, Bost’s luck ran out.

Taylor Branch began to power past Bost to claim the lead during a restart. As the two fought for the lead, they collided – allowing Derek
Stoltz of Walkertown to take over the top spot. Stoltz went on to earn the victory.

“I told then on the radio it was going to happen,” said Stoltz, referring to the incident with Branch and Bost. “Kenny had a left front
tire down, and it worked to my favor.”

Kyle Southern of King, who started in the very rear of the field, finished in second. Michael Tilley of Winston-Salem took third.

John Holleman of Winston-Salem brought home the win in the Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series, with Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem
finishing right behind him in second. Donnie Martin of Winston-Salem came in third.

In the Summer Shootout Stadium Stock Series, Chuck Wall of Lexington won the first 15-lapper, with Tyler Burke of Winston-Salem claiming
the checkered in the second 15-lap 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 65 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
3 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
4 22 Jonathan Brown Winston-Salem, NC
5 75 Robert Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
6 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
7 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
8 53 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
9 40 Chris Fleming Mount Airy, NC
10 77 Lee Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
11 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
12 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
13 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
14 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
15 05 Tony Black Lexington, NC
16 48 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
17 64 Steven Truell Winston-Salem, NC
18 72 Brent Elliott Denton, NC
19 3 Danny Propst Monroe, NC
20 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
21 70 Noah Triplett Lexington, NC
22 7 Matt Cotner Rural Hall, NC
23 81 Austin Pack Walkertown, NC
24 69 Junior Miller Danbury, NC

2nd Modified Race: 25 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
2 48 Brad Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
3 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
4 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
5 05 Tony Black Lexington, NC
6 77 Lee Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
7 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
8 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
9 71 Dean Ward Winston-Salem, NC
10 22 Jonathan Brown Winston-Salem, NC
11 40 Chris Fleming Mount Airy, NC
12 53 Brian Loftin Lexington, NC
13 75 Robert Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
14 83 Tim Brown Rural Hall, NC
15 65 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
16 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
17 64 Steven Truell Winston-Salem, NC
18 72 Brent Elliott Denton, NC
19 7 Matt Cotner Rural Hall, NC
20 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
21 69 Junior Miller Danbury, NC
22 70 Noah Triplett Lexington, NC
23 3 Danny Propst Monroe, NC

Webb Heating and A/C Co. Sportsman Series:
Whelen Sportsman 100: 123 laps (race extended due to caution)
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
2 92 Kyle Southern King, NC
3 26 Michael Tilley Winston-Salem, NC
4 31 Ryan Nelson Kernersville, NC
5 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
6 79 John Lain Kernersville, NC
7 3 Jeff Garrison Arcadia, NC
8 11 Wayne Hill Winston-Salem, NC
9 07 Danny Cornwell Clemmons, NC
10 38 Mitch Gales Thomasville,NC
11 18 Kenny Bost Lexington, NC
12 22 Stacey Miller Kernersville, NC
13 9 David Adams Yadkinville, NC
14 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
15 12 Evan Duggins Rural Hall, NC
16 1 Ryan Robertson Winston-Salem, NC
17 72 Bryant Robertson Lexington, NC
18 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
19 03 Jordan Fleming Mount Airy, NC
20 13 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
21 20 Jacob Creed Ararat, NC
22 55 Zack Ore Winston-Salem, NC
23 70 Gary Ledbetter Lexington, NC
24 50 Barry Edwards Pinnacle, NC
25 8 Bobby Reed Clemmons, NC

Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series
Street Stock Race: 20 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 4 John Holleman Winston-Salem, NC
2 98 Billy Gregg Lexington, NC
3 00 Donnie Martin Winston-Salem, NC
4 1 David Sumner Trinity, NC
5 18 Tim Vaden Kernersville, NC
6 44 Daniel Fishel Greensboro, NC
7 12 Doug Wall Pfafftown, NC
8 55 Stephen Baker Kernersville, NC
9 66 Whitney Clifton Walkertown, NC
10 16 Allen Henkel Trinity, NC
11 25 Johnny Arnder Mount Airy, NC
12 88 Nick Brill Lewisville, NC
13 02 Bobby Whiteman Pelham, NC
14 9 Darren Cotner King, NC
15 94 Jeffery Wood Southmont, NC
16 8 K.J. Stimpson Lewisville, NC
17 22 Brian Wall Winston-Salem, NC
18 05 Spencer Martin Winston-Salem, NC
19 21 Justin Taylor King, NC

Summer Shootout Stadium Stock Series
1st Stadium Stock Race: 15 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 81 Chuck Wall Lexington, NC
2 01 Jason Keaton Mocksville, NC
3 44 Andrew Durham Mocksville, NC
4 60 Ted Mickalowski Mocksville, NC
5 42 Phillip Wright King, NC
6 1 Rob Young Winston-Salem, NC
7 1H Daniel Yates Lexington, NC
8 74 Jose Gonzalez Winston-Salem, NC
9 14 Ken Bridges King, NC
10 54 Jeremy Smith Rural Hall, NC
11 72 Roger Vogler Winston-Salem, NC
12 70 Tyler Lalone Thomasville, NC
13 24 A.J. Sanders Mocksville, NC
14 16 Stephen Sanders Winston-Salem, NC
15 22 Jason Tutterow Advance, NC
16 31 Zack Staley Lexington, NC
17 69 Drew Moffitt Winston-Salem, NC
18 26 Derek Taylor Yadkinville, NC
19 66 Eric Hockett Thomasville, NC

2nd Stadium Stock Race: 15 laps
FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 55 Tyler Burke Winston-Salem, NC
2 8 Shane Southard Yadkinville, NC
3 02 Wesley Thompson Mocksville, NC
4 17 Andy Southern Winston-Salem, NC
5 13 Chase Hunt Lexington, NC
6 7 Chris Allison Mocksville, NC
7 62 Kevin Hedgecock Thomasville, NC
8 61 Charlie Curry Lexington, NC
9 39 Johnny Burke Winston-Salem, NC
10 98 T.J. Cox Winston-Salem, NC
11 76 Billy Cameron Jr Salisbury, NC
12 19 Jeremy Stainback Winston-Salem, NC
13 59 Shane Tuttle Winston-Salem, NC
14 3 Rik Newsome East Bend, NC
15 29 Cody Arrington Mount Airy, NC
16 18 Gary Brewer Germanton, NC
17 96 Casey Kirkman Winston-Salem, NC
18 9 Robbie Shrewsbury Walnut Cove, NC

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