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07-24-2013, 06:07 PM
When the competition is as tight as it is at Bowman Gray Stadium, if you’re not making improvements, you’re moving backwards. And that’s something
that Burt Myers of Walnut Cove has taken to heart.
He entered last event with three poles, five wins, and a stout points lead. But he was not about to be complacent.
“We came over here again this Saturday morning in this sweltering heat, and it’s terrible. But we busted our butts to get this car to go as fast as we can,” said Myers, who says that his team is
constantly experimenting in an effort to improve their car.
“We’re throwing things at it and trying things,” said Myers. “People question us – my wife even questions why we change things on the car. They wonder why we want to change things if we’re
running well.”
“But a friend of mine reminds me constantly: no matter how fast you are, you can always be better,” said Myers. “And that’s what drives me to make my car as good as we can get it.”
And Myers had his hands full on Saturday. With starting lineup being decided strictly by qualifying times, teams had to work their hardest to qualify well – and then make quick adjustments to
get their cars in prime condition for the actual race. On top of this challenge, qualifying order is set by points – meaning Myers has the extra added pressure of being the first to qualify.
“You’re handicapped when you qualify first,” said Myers, who points out that track conditions and tire rubber from the other divisions make it a distinct disadvantage to qualify early. “You have
to throw everything you can at it to qualify and then back up on that and adjust it for the race.”
But although Myers grabbed the pole, his race setup wasn’t where he wanted it to be. He managed to still take the win in the first race but slipped a little in the second race, causing him to
lose a few points.
“It’s a little disheartening when you sit on the pole and win the race and still lose points – but I lost points to my brother,” said Myers. “He reminded me of that.”
Jason Myers of Walnut Cove gains a few points on Burt, maintaining his second place ranking and moving a little closer to the lead. John Smith of Mount Airy stays in third – only three points
behind Jason Myers.
In the Classic Muscle Sportsman Series, Mack Little of Kernersville made his way through the field to finish second in both races on Saturday, adding to his points lead. Zack Clifton of
Walkertown also turned in an impressive performance, claiming the checkered in the second race to keep Little’s points gain to a minimum.
Doug Wall of Pfafftown climbed from 21st up to ninth. John Holleman of Winston-Salem started ninth and was surely looking to gain some valuable ground on Wall. Unfortunately, Holleman
was involved in a wreck. Wall stays in the lead and widens the margin separating him from Holleman.
Double points were at stake on Saturday in the Summer Shootout Stadium Stock Series due to rain postponement on July 13. Chuck Wall stepped up amidst the pressure, finishing second and
increasing his points lead.
In the Sportsman race, Bryant Robertson took his frustration out on Derek Stoltz during a caution period. Robertson, who was placed on probation just one week earlier, was suspended for the
remainder of the 2013 season as a result of his actions.
The points battles continue this Saturday night – it will be Kevin Powell Motorsports $2 Ladies’ Night. Women get in for only two bucks to see twin 50s for the Modifieds, plus racing for the
Sportsman, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions.
And as a special guest of Kevin Powell Motorsports, Tim Smith from Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners” will be on site to participate in awards presentations.
Gates open at 6:00 for practice and the first race begins at 8:00 PM – this Saturday night. Ticket prices, directions, and more information can be found online at www.bowmangrayracing.com or by
calling (336) 723-1819.
Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 1 Burt Myers 604 40
2 4 Jason Myers 576 42
3 25 John Smith 573 41
4 83 Tim Brown 529 42
5 65 Danny Bohn 510 42
6 77 Lee Jeffreys 478 41
7 05 Tony Black 469 39
8 13 Chris Fleming 466 40
9 5 Randy Butner 438 30
10 21 Tommy Neal 383 23
11 50 Michael Clifton 369 0
12 2 Joseph Brown 368 18
13 66 Ronnie Clifton 344 28
14 07 Kevin Neal 327 20
15 69 Junior Miller 270 17
Classic Muscle Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 76 Mack Little 518 48
2 81 Zack Clifton 488 46
3 3 Jeff Garrison 461 32
4 86 Taylor Branch 432 27
5 70 Noah Triplett 421 26
6 02 Derek Stoltz 420 39
7 38 Mitch Gales 400 18
8 19 Michael Adams 390 26
9 09 David Adams 353 31
10 55 Zack Ore 306 21
11 83 Cale Gale 305 0
12 72 Bryant Robertson 299 18
13 50 Barry Edwards 298 0
14 03 Kenny Mitchell 264 36
15 18 Kenny Bost 248 0
Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 12 Doug Wall 544 34
2 4 John Holleman 514 28
3 99 John McNeal 490 48
4 66 Whitney Clifton 434 46
5 98 Billy Gregg 420 50
6 22 David Creed 412 32
7 21 Justin Taylor 398 26
8 8 K.J. Stimpson 392 22
9 14 Aaron Hylton 376 36
9 61 Richard Hoots 376 24
11 88 Evan Ingleston 366 10
12 30 Blake Shupe 362 30
13 23 Kris Hoots 350 4
14 54 Dakota Ratcliff 332 12
15 50 Austin Edwards 326 40
Summer Shootout Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 81 Chuck Wall 506 96
2 01 Jason Keaton 486 80
3 26 Derek Taylor 434 92
4 4 Andrew Sanders 430 88
5 60 Ted Mickalowski 428 76
6 40 Daniel Yates 422 72
7 13 Chase Hunt 410 60
8 8 Shane Southard 400 84
9 24 A.J. Sanders 380 100
10 76 Billy Cameron Jr 374 56
11 89 Joseph Swanson 366 68
12 29 Cody Arrington 346 40
13 7 Chris Allison 326 0
14 11 A.J. Quakenbush 316 44
14 55 Tyler Burke 316 0
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that Burt Myers of Walnut Cove has taken to heart.
He entered last event with three poles, five wins, and a stout points lead. But he was not about to be complacent.
“We came over here again this Saturday morning in this sweltering heat, and it’s terrible. But we busted our butts to get this car to go as fast as we can,” said Myers, who says that his team is
constantly experimenting in an effort to improve their car.
“We’re throwing things at it and trying things,” said Myers. “People question us – my wife even questions why we change things on the car. They wonder why we want to change things if we’re
running well.”
“But a friend of mine reminds me constantly: no matter how fast you are, you can always be better,” said Myers. “And that’s what drives me to make my car as good as we can get it.”
And Myers had his hands full on Saturday. With starting lineup being decided strictly by qualifying times, teams had to work their hardest to qualify well – and then make quick adjustments to
get their cars in prime condition for the actual race. On top of this challenge, qualifying order is set by points – meaning Myers has the extra added pressure of being the first to qualify.
“You’re handicapped when you qualify first,” said Myers, who points out that track conditions and tire rubber from the other divisions make it a distinct disadvantage to qualify early. “You have
to throw everything you can at it to qualify and then back up on that and adjust it for the race.”
But although Myers grabbed the pole, his race setup wasn’t where he wanted it to be. He managed to still take the win in the first race but slipped a little in the second race, causing him to
lose a few points.
“It’s a little disheartening when you sit on the pole and win the race and still lose points – but I lost points to my brother,” said Myers. “He reminded me of that.”
Jason Myers of Walnut Cove gains a few points on Burt, maintaining his second place ranking and moving a little closer to the lead. John Smith of Mount Airy stays in third – only three points
behind Jason Myers.
In the Classic Muscle Sportsman Series, Mack Little of Kernersville made his way through the field to finish second in both races on Saturday, adding to his points lead. Zack Clifton of
Walkertown also turned in an impressive performance, claiming the checkered in the second race to keep Little’s points gain to a minimum.
Doug Wall of Pfafftown climbed from 21st up to ninth. John Holleman of Winston-Salem started ninth and was surely looking to gain some valuable ground on Wall. Unfortunately, Holleman
was involved in a wreck. Wall stays in the lead and widens the margin separating him from Holleman.
Double points were at stake on Saturday in the Summer Shootout Stadium Stock Series due to rain postponement on July 13. Chuck Wall stepped up amidst the pressure, finishing second and
increasing his points lead.
In the Sportsman race, Bryant Robertson took his frustration out on Derek Stoltz during a caution period. Robertson, who was placed on probation just one week earlier, was suspended for the
remainder of the 2013 season as a result of his actions.
The points battles continue this Saturday night – it will be Kevin Powell Motorsports $2 Ladies’ Night. Women get in for only two bucks to see twin 50s for the Modifieds, plus racing for the
Sportsman, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions.
And as a special guest of Kevin Powell Motorsports, Tim Smith from Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners” will be on site to participate in awards presentations.
Gates open at 6:00 for practice and the first race begins at 8:00 PM – this Saturday night. Ticket prices, directions, and more information can be found online at www.bowmangrayracing.com or by
calling (336) 723-1819.
Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 1 Burt Myers 604 40
2 4 Jason Myers 576 42
3 25 John Smith 573 41
4 83 Tim Brown 529 42
5 65 Danny Bohn 510 42
6 77 Lee Jeffreys 478 41
7 05 Tony Black 469 39
8 13 Chris Fleming 466 40
9 5 Randy Butner 438 30
10 21 Tommy Neal 383 23
11 50 Michael Clifton 369 0
12 2 Joseph Brown 368 18
13 66 Ronnie Clifton 344 28
14 07 Kevin Neal 327 20
15 69 Junior Miller 270 17
Classic Muscle Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 76 Mack Little 518 48
2 81 Zack Clifton 488 46
3 3 Jeff Garrison 461 32
4 86 Taylor Branch 432 27
5 70 Noah Triplett 421 26
6 02 Derek Stoltz 420 39
7 38 Mitch Gales 400 18
8 19 Michael Adams 390 26
9 09 David Adams 353 31
10 55 Zack Ore 306 21
11 83 Cale Gale 305 0
12 72 Bryant Robertson 299 18
13 50 Barry Edwards 298 0
14 03 Kenny Mitchell 264 36
15 18 Kenny Bost 248 0
Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED LAST EVENT
1 12 Doug Wall 544 34
2 4 John Holleman 514 28
3 99 John McNeal 490 48
4 66 Whitney Clifton 434 46
5 98 Billy Gregg 420 50
6 22 David Creed 412 32
7 21 Justin Taylor 398 26
8 8 K.J. Stimpson 392 22
9 14 Aaron Hylton 376 36
9 61 Richard Hoots 376 24
11 88 Evan Ingleston 366 10
12 30 Blake Shupe 362 30
13 23 Kris Hoots 350 4
14 54 Dakota Ratcliff 332 12
15 50 Austin Edwards 326 40
Summer Shootout Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 81 Chuck Wall 506 96
2 01 Jason Keaton 486 80
3 26 Derek Taylor 434 92
4 4 Andrew Sanders 430 88
5 60 Ted Mickalowski 428 76
6 40 Daniel Yates 422 72
7 13 Chase Hunt 410 60
8 8 Shane Southard 400 84
9 24 A.J. Sanders 380 100
10 76 Billy Cameron Jr 374 56
11 89 Joseph Swanson 366 68
12 29 Cody Arrington 346 40
13 7 Chris Allison 326 0
14 11 A.J. Quakenbush 316 44
14 55 Tyler Burke 316 0
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