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08-16-2016, 08:22 PM
It all comes down to Saturday night at Bowman Gray Stadium.
The entire 2016 season has built up to this point: one final night of racing where all the champions are crowned. Double the normal number of points are on the line, too, so the tension will be at the boiling
point.
It’s not a surprise to Stadium fans that the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series points battle once again comes down to a rivalry between Burt Myers of Walnut Cove and Tim Brown of Tobaccoville. The two titans
seem to always be close to the front whether they’re battling for the checkered flag or the Modified crown.
At this point last season, Brown had a lead on Myers – and he ended up taking the title. Now, Myers is the one leading the way.
But it’s hard to say that Tim Brown has had anything but an amazing season. He’s grabbed more wins than anyone else. He’s earned more poles. He’s turned the fastest lap of the season so far and has led
almost twice as many laps as any other driver. But he’s had a few run-ins with bad luck, and that’s all that it took to derail him from the drive for the championship.
Myers, on the other hand, hasn’t had a flashy season – but he has had a consistent one. The worst finish he’s had all year was only eighth. He’s taken the checkered twice – perhaps a disappointing number for
Myers. However, he’s finished second an amazing seven times.
Myers now leads Brown by 71 points. With double points on the line in Saturday’s Carolina Farm Credit 150, Brown would have to finish 18 positions ahead of Myers to steal away the crown.
And in case horrible luck were to afflict both Myers and Brown, Jason Myers of Walnut Cove and Lee Jeffreys of Wallburg are just a few points behind and would be more than ready to pounce.
In the Yates Grading & Paving Sportsman Series, veteran Tommy Neal of Walkertown is on the hunt for the championship. He’s been close many times but has yet to clinch the title. Years ago, Neal may have
been known for his aggression and hard-driving style. But now, Neal says time has mellowed him somewhat. With the 2016 Sportsman season being characterized by wrecks, rivalries, and dented fenders, Neal has
steered clear of it all. And although he’s only taken one victory, it was the one that counted the most – the Sportsman 100 on a double points night.
Close on the heels of Neal is last year’s defending champion, Zack Clifton of Walkertown. Clifton has had his share of high moments in 2016 but has also struggled with some low points. He’s tied with Michael
Adams of Yadkinville for the most wins so far, and he took the 2016 Sportsman Hard Charger Award. But wrecks and mishaps have also taken their toll on his points total.
Clifton is currently 29 points behind Neal, needing to finish eight positions ahead of Neal to walk away with the Sportsman championship. John Holleman of Winston-Salem sits third on the points ladder, 23
points under Clifton.
Derrick Rice of Kernersville has a slim lead over Brian Wall of Winston-Salem in the Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series. Wall is only a mere eight points behind Rice, needing to finish just two positions
ahead of Rice to be the champion.
And in the McDowell Heating & Air Stadium Stock Series, A.J. Sanders of Mocksville leads Billy Cameron, Jr. of Salisbury by 12 points. If Cameron were to finish four positions ahead of Sanders, he would claim
his first Stadium Stock title.
The action breaks loose this Saturday night with the Carolina Farm Credit 150 for the Modifieds and one final race for the Sportsman, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions.
Gates open at 6:00 for practice, and the first race begins at 8:00 PM. 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 610 43
2 83 Tim Brown 539 41
3 4 Jason Myers 531 37
4 77 Lee Jeffreys 529 41
5 53 John Smith 517 42
6 04 Brandon Ward 464 40
7 5 Randy Butner 408 37
8 50 Michael Clifton 404 40
9 66 Ronnie Clifton 365 28
10 18 Daniel Yates 326 29
11 87 Mike Speeney 299 30
12 16 Chris Fleming 278 32
13 27 Joe Ryan Osborne 275 0
14 14 Jonathan Brown 262 43
15 2 Joseph Brown 260 0
Yates Grading & Paving Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 21 Tommy Neal 594 40
2 81 Zack Clifton 565 47
3 4 John Holleman 542 47
4 0 Michael Adams 540 35
5 68 Robbie Brewer 525 47
6 07 Kevin Neal 522 15
7 28 Billy Gregg 492 47
8 7 Dylan Ward 491 34
9 55 Zack Ore 440 40
10 26 Michael Tilley 393 0
11 3 Jeff Garrison 381 36
12 86 Taylor Branch 282 16
13 12 Justin Taylor 225 17
14 41 Terry Thompson 187 28
15 70 Noah Triplett 185 0
Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 20 Derrick Rice 568 40
2 22 Brian Wall 560 48
3 50 Austin Edwards 522 44
4 30 Blake Shupe 496 36
5 19 Tom Zachary 444 42
6 40 Taylor Robbins 424 30
7 97 Jeremy Warren 396 38
8 13 Kevin Gilbert 378 46
9 69 Gerald Robinson Jr 374 32
10 14 Aaron Hylton 370 28
11 1 Jasper Sumner 364 24
12 16 Brad Lewis 298 0
13 0 Kirk Sheets 296 0
14 7 Jamie Byrd 288 0
15 12 Doug Wall 284 0
McDowell Heating & Air Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 24 A.J. Sanders 536 46
2 76 Billy Cameron Jr 524 38
3 97 Bryan Sykes 516 44
4 8 Shane Southard 498 48
5 30 Stephen Sanders 470 36
6 62 Kevin Hedgecock 434 26
7 02 Wesley Thompson 420 50
8 06 Derek Sheets 418 28
9 10 David Hopkins 396 32
10 81 Chuck Wall 380 34
11 09 Tim Evans 374 50
12 38 Christian Joyce 360 30
13 40 Brandon Brendle 358 42
14 22 Adam Thomas 354 48
15 27 Austin Cates 334 36
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The entire 2016 season has built up to this point: one final night of racing where all the champions are crowned. Double the normal number of points are on the line, too, so the tension will be at the boiling
point.
It’s not a surprise to Stadium fans that the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series points battle once again comes down to a rivalry between Burt Myers of Walnut Cove and Tim Brown of Tobaccoville. The two titans
seem to always be close to the front whether they’re battling for the checkered flag or the Modified crown.
At this point last season, Brown had a lead on Myers – and he ended up taking the title. Now, Myers is the one leading the way.
But it’s hard to say that Tim Brown has had anything but an amazing season. He’s grabbed more wins than anyone else. He’s earned more poles. He’s turned the fastest lap of the season so far and has led
almost twice as many laps as any other driver. But he’s had a few run-ins with bad luck, and that’s all that it took to derail him from the drive for the championship.
Myers, on the other hand, hasn’t had a flashy season – but he has had a consistent one. The worst finish he’s had all year was only eighth. He’s taken the checkered twice – perhaps a disappointing number for
Myers. However, he’s finished second an amazing seven times.
Myers now leads Brown by 71 points. With double points on the line in Saturday’s Carolina Farm Credit 150, Brown would have to finish 18 positions ahead of Myers to steal away the crown.
And in case horrible luck were to afflict both Myers and Brown, Jason Myers of Walnut Cove and Lee Jeffreys of Wallburg are just a few points behind and would be more than ready to pounce.
In the Yates Grading & Paving Sportsman Series, veteran Tommy Neal of Walkertown is on the hunt for the championship. He’s been close many times but has yet to clinch the title. Years ago, Neal may have
been known for his aggression and hard-driving style. But now, Neal says time has mellowed him somewhat. With the 2016 Sportsman season being characterized by wrecks, rivalries, and dented fenders, Neal has
steered clear of it all. And although he’s only taken one victory, it was the one that counted the most – the Sportsman 100 on a double points night.
Close on the heels of Neal is last year’s defending champion, Zack Clifton of Walkertown. Clifton has had his share of high moments in 2016 but has also struggled with some low points. He’s tied with Michael
Adams of Yadkinville for the most wins so far, and he took the 2016 Sportsman Hard Charger Award. But wrecks and mishaps have also taken their toll on his points total.
Clifton is currently 29 points behind Neal, needing to finish eight positions ahead of Neal to walk away with the Sportsman championship. John Holleman of Winston-Salem sits third on the points ladder, 23
points under Clifton.
Derrick Rice of Kernersville has a slim lead over Brian Wall of Winston-Salem in the Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series. Wall is only a mere eight points behind Rice, needing to finish just two positions
ahead of Rice to be the champion.
And in the McDowell Heating & Air Stadium Stock Series, A.J. Sanders of Mocksville leads Billy Cameron, Jr. of Salisbury by 12 points. If Cameron were to finish four positions ahead of Sanders, he would claim
his first Stadium Stock title.
The action breaks loose this Saturday night with the Carolina Farm Credit 150 for the Modifieds and one final race for the Sportsman, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions.
Gates open at 6:00 for practice, and the first race begins at 8:00 PM. 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 610 43
2 83 Tim Brown 539 41
3 4 Jason Myers 531 37
4 77 Lee Jeffreys 529 41
5 53 John Smith 517 42
6 04 Brandon Ward 464 40
7 5 Randy Butner 408 37
8 50 Michael Clifton 404 40
9 66 Ronnie Clifton 365 28
10 18 Daniel Yates 326 29
11 87 Mike Speeney 299 30
12 16 Chris Fleming 278 32
13 27 Joe Ryan Osborne 275 0
14 14 Jonathan Brown 262 43
15 2 Joseph Brown 260 0
Yates Grading & Paving Sportsman Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 21 Tommy Neal 594 40
2 81 Zack Clifton 565 47
3 4 John Holleman 542 47
4 0 Michael Adams 540 35
5 68 Robbie Brewer 525 47
6 07 Kevin Neal 522 15
7 28 Billy Gregg 492 47
8 7 Dylan Ward 491 34
9 55 Zack Ore 440 40
10 26 Michael Tilley 393 0
11 3 Jeff Garrison 381 36
12 86 Taylor Branch 282 16
13 12 Justin Taylor 225 17
14 41 Terry Thompson 187 28
15 70 Noah Triplett 185 0
Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 20 Derrick Rice 568 40
2 22 Brian Wall 560 48
3 50 Austin Edwards 522 44
4 30 Blake Shupe 496 36
5 19 Tom Zachary 444 42
6 40 Taylor Robbins 424 30
7 97 Jeremy Warren 396 38
8 13 Kevin Gilbert 378 46
9 69 Gerald Robinson Jr 374 32
10 14 Aaron Hylton 370 28
11 1 Jasper Sumner 364 24
12 16 Brad Lewis 298 0
13 0 Kirk Sheets 296 0
14 7 Jamie Byrd 288 0
15 12 Doug Wall 284 0
McDowell Heating & Air Stadium Stock Series Current Points Standings
RANK CAR DRIVER POINTS GAINED
LAST EVENT
1 24 A.J. Sanders 536 46
2 76 Billy Cameron Jr 524 38
3 97 Bryan Sykes 516 44
4 8 Shane Southard 498 48
5 30 Stephen Sanders 470 36
6 62 Kevin Hedgecock 434 26
7 02 Wesley Thompson 420 50
8 06 Derek Sheets 418 28
9 10 David Hopkins 396 32
10 81 Chuck Wall 380 34
11 09 Tim Evans 374 50
12 38 Christian Joyce 360 30
13 40 Brandon Brendle 358 42
14 22 Adam Thomas 354 48
15 27 Austin Cates 334 36
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