RGeeProductions
04-25-2014, 10:22 PM
Experience helps Myers to navigate changing track conditions.
Competitors work all winter long to overhaul their cars, and they look to the last few pre-race practices to dial in and fine-tune their machines. But some passing rain storms put some kinks into their plans on Friday, allowing
the Bowman Gray Stadium veterans to gain an advantage by leaning on their experience.
Practice sessions on Friday were cut short, and qualifying was delayed for the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series. The changing track conditions put competitors to the test, and it was Burt Myers of Walnut Cove who triumphed – qualifying on the pole for Saturday night’s
Hayes Jewelers 200.
“It was a little treacherous when we first went back out,” said Myers about track conditions after practice was resumed. “But the track came in pretty good. It’s obvious: The top three or four cars ran some really good laps.”
With years and years of Modified experience under his belt, Myers had a good foundation and was able to adapt quickly. “We used the same old car, same old setup, same everything – the main reason for today for us was to fine tune,” said Myers. “We made a mock
run on our other tires and got close, so we threw something at it and it worked.”
Myers hopes that his experience will pay off not just in qualifying but also in the race as split-second decisions and racing instincts come into play. “You want to try to keep the car in front and stay out of trouble,” said Myers. “But you can’t make a plan – you’ve just
got to wait until the green flag falls and try to go racing.”
Tim Brown of Rural Hall, who won the Hayes Jewelers 200 last season, will start on the outside front row. Jason Myers of Walnut Cove starts third, with Lee Jeffreys of Winston-Salem starting in fourth.
The top ten competitors have their positions locked in. The remaining competitors have the option of requalifying on Saturday to determine their starting spots.
Ticket gates open at 6:00 for practice. The first race starts at 8:00. For more information, visit www.bowmangrayracing.com.
Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series
April 25 Qualifying Results for the Hayes Jewelers 200.
The top 10 positions are locked in. Remaining competitors have the option of requalifying on Saturday, April 26.
RANK QUALIFYING CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1. 13.125 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
2. 13.145 83 Tim Brown Tobaccoville, NC
3. 13.211 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
4. 13.229 77 Lee Jeffreys Winston-Salem, NC
5. 13.356 13 Chris Fleming Mount Airy, NC
6. 13.377 53 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
7. 13.420 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
8. 13.464 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
9. 13.478 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
10. 13.493 11 Frank Fleming Mount Airy, NC
11. 13.571 05 Tony Black Lexington, NC
12. 13.579 15 Joe Osborne Kannapolis,NC
13. 13.601 69 Junior Miller Danbury, NC
14. 13.632 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
15. 13.663 43 David Calabrese Toms River, NJ
16. 13.686 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
17. 13.688 27 Mike Bohn Winston-Salem, NC
18. 13.699 31 Zach Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
19. 13.708 04 Brandon Ward Winston-Salem, NC
20. 13.737 82 Cale Gale Winston-Salem, NC
21. 13.785 2 Joseph Brown Lewisville, NC
22. 13.903 12 Mike Norman Lewisville, NC
23. 13.968 75 Robert Jeffreys Winston-Salem, NC
24. 13.984 92 Brody Jones Statesville, NC
25. 14.136 3 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
26. 14.273 72 Brent Elliott Denton, NC
Loren Pinilis
Competitors work all winter long to overhaul their cars, and they look to the last few pre-race practices to dial in and fine-tune their machines. But some passing rain storms put some kinks into their plans on Friday, allowing
the Bowman Gray Stadium veterans to gain an advantage by leaning on their experience.
Practice sessions on Friday were cut short, and qualifying was delayed for the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series. The changing track conditions put competitors to the test, and it was Burt Myers of Walnut Cove who triumphed – qualifying on the pole for Saturday night’s
Hayes Jewelers 200.
“It was a little treacherous when we first went back out,” said Myers about track conditions after practice was resumed. “But the track came in pretty good. It’s obvious: The top three or four cars ran some really good laps.”
With years and years of Modified experience under his belt, Myers had a good foundation and was able to adapt quickly. “We used the same old car, same old setup, same everything – the main reason for today for us was to fine tune,” said Myers. “We made a mock
run on our other tires and got close, so we threw something at it and it worked.”
Myers hopes that his experience will pay off not just in qualifying but also in the race as split-second decisions and racing instincts come into play. “You want to try to keep the car in front and stay out of trouble,” said Myers. “But you can’t make a plan – you’ve just
got to wait until the green flag falls and try to go racing.”
Tim Brown of Rural Hall, who won the Hayes Jewelers 200 last season, will start on the outside front row. Jason Myers of Walnut Cove starts third, with Lee Jeffreys of Winston-Salem starting in fourth.
The top ten competitors have their positions locked in. The remaining competitors have the option of requalifying on Saturday to determine their starting spots.
Ticket gates open at 6:00 for practice. The first race starts at 8:00. For more information, visit www.bowmangrayracing.com.
Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series
April 25 Qualifying Results for the Hayes Jewelers 200.
The top 10 positions are locked in. Remaining competitors have the option of requalifying on Saturday, April 26.
RANK QUALIFYING CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1. 13.125 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
2. 13.145 83 Tim Brown Tobaccoville, NC
3. 13.211 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
4. 13.229 77 Lee Jeffreys Winston-Salem, NC
5. 13.356 13 Chris Fleming Mount Airy, NC
6. 13.377 53 Danny Bohn Huntersville, NC
7. 13.420 25 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
8. 13.464 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
9. 13.478 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
10. 13.493 11 Frank Fleming Mount Airy, NC
11. 13.571 05 Tony Black Lexington, NC
12. 13.579 15 Joe Osborne Kannapolis,NC
13. 13.601 69 Junior Miller Danbury, NC
14. 13.632 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
15. 13.663 43 David Calabrese Toms River, NJ
16. 13.686 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
17. 13.688 27 Mike Bohn Winston-Salem, NC
18. 13.699 31 Zach Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
19. 13.708 04 Brandon Ward Winston-Salem, NC
20. 13.737 82 Cale Gale Winston-Salem, NC
21. 13.785 2 Joseph Brown Lewisville, NC
22. 13.903 12 Mike Norman Lewisville, NC
23. 13.968 75 Robert Jeffreys Winston-Salem, NC
24. 13.984 92 Brody Jones Statesville, NC
25. 14.136 3 Luke Fleming Mount Airy, NC
26. 14.273 72 Brent Elliott Denton, NC
Loren Pinilis