Tim Brown takes a victory lap after a victory in the first of two Modified features Saturday night at Bowman Gray Stadium. Photo by Eric Hylton Photography
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 in Winston-Salem, NC.
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.
Michael Clifton celebrates in the winner’s circle after winning the second Modified race Saturday. Photo by Eric Hylton Photography
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.
Derek Stoltz scored the win in the annual Whelen Sportsman 100. Photo by Eric Hylton Photography
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.
Up next for Bowman-Gray Stadium are two big nights of racing, with the G-OIL 100 modified race on tap for Friday, June 1, with the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East doing battle in the NASCAR Hall of Fame 100 on Saturday, June 2.
For more info, visit bowmangrayracing.com.
Bowman Gray Stadium – Winston-Salem, NC
Race Results – May 26, 2012
Modifieds Race One
1 83 Tim Brown
2 65 Danny Bohn
3 5 Randy Butner
4 22 Jonathan Brown
5 75 Robert Jeffreys
6 71 Dean Ward
7 25 John Smith
8 53 Brian Loftin
9 40 Chris Fleming
10 77 Lee Jeffreys
11 1 Burt Myers
12 4 Jason Myers
13 66 Ronnie Clifton
14 50 Michael Clifton
15 05 Tony Black
16 48 Brad Robbins
17 64 Steven Truell
18 72 Brent Elliott
19 3 Danny Propst
20 21 Tommy Neal
21 70 Noah Triplett
22 7 Matt Cotner
23 81 Austin Pack
24 69 Junior Miller
Modifieds Race Two
1 50 Michael Clifton
2 48 Brad Robbins
3 4 Jason Myers
4 66 Ronnie Clifton
5 05 Tony Black
6 77 Lee Jeffreys
7 25 John Smith
8 1 Burt Myers
9 71 Dean Ward
10 22 Jonathan Brown
11 40 Chris Fleming
12 53 Brian Loftin
13 75 Robert Jeffreys
14 83 Tim Brown
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16 5 Randy Butner
17 64 Steven Truell
18 72 Brent Elliott
19 7 Matt Cotner
20 21 Tommy Neal
21 69 Junior Miller
22 70 Noah Triplett
23 3 Danny Propst
Sportsman
1 02 Derek Stoltz
2 92 Kyle Southern
3 26 Michael Tilley
4 31 Ryan Nelson
5 19 Michael Adams
6 79 John Lain
7 3 Jeff Garrison
8 11 Wayne Hill
9 8 Bobby Reed
10 07 Danny Cornwell
11 38 Mitch Gales
12 18 Kenny Bost
13 22 Stacey Miller
14 9 David Adams
15 86 Taylor Branch
16 1 Ryan Robertson
17 72 Bryant Robertson
18 12 Evan Duggins
19 81 Zack Clifton
20 03 Jordan Fleming
21 13 Luke Fleming
22 20 Jacob Creed
23 55 Zack Ore
24 70 Gary Ledbetter
25 50 Barry Edwards
Street Stocks
1 4 John Holleman
2 98 Billy Gregg
3 00 Donnie Martin
4 1 David Sumner
5 18 Tim Vaden
6 44 Daniel Fishel
7 12 Doug Wall
8 55 Stephen Baker
9 66 Whitney Clifton
10 16 Allen Henkel
11 25 Johnny Arnder
12 88 Nick Brill
13 02 Bobby Whiteman
14 9 Darren Cotner
15 94 Jeffery Wood
16 8 K.J. Stimpson
17 22 Brian Wall
18 05 Spencer Martin
19 21 Justin Taylor
Stadium Stocks Race One
1 81 Chuck Wall
2 01 Jason Keaton
3 44 Andrew Durham
4 60 Ted Mickalowski
5 42 Phillip Wright
6 1 Rob Young
7 1H Daniel Yates
8 74 Jose Gonzalez
9 14 Ken Bridges
10 54 Jeremy Smith
11 72 Roger Vogler
12 70 Tyler Lalone
13 24 A.J. Sanders
14 16 Stephen Sanders
15 22 Jason Tutterow
16 31 Zack Staley
17 69 Drew Moffitt
18 26 Derek Taylor
19 66 Eric Hockett
Stadium Stocks Race Two
1 55 Tyler Burke
2 8 Shane Southard
3 02 Wesley Thompson
4 17 Andy Southern
5 13 Chase Hunt
6 7 Chris Allison
7 62 Kevin Hedgecock
8 61 Charlie Curry
9 39 Johnny Burke
10 98 T.J. Cox
11 76 Billy Cameron Jr
12 19 Jeremy Stainback
13 59 Shane Tuttle
14 3 Rik Newsom
15 29 Cody Arrington
16 18 Gary Brewer
17 96 Casey Kirkman
18 9 Robbie Shrewsbury
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