Luck Changes Quickly for Tim Brown and Jonathan Brown at Bowman Gray

Luck Changes Quickly for Tim Brown and Jonathan Brown at Bowman Gray

Story By: Loren Pinilis/Bowman Gray Stadium

Photos By: Eric Hylton/Bowman Gray Stadium

(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) On Saturday night, Tim Brown showed us how quickly a night can go from hot to cold at Bowman Gray Stadium.
Brown was the fastest qualifier with a time of 13.555, placing him on the pole for the start of the first 25-lapper for the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series. Lee Jeffreys of Wallburg threatened the rear bumper of Brown, but the #83 machine of Brown maintained the
lead. Brown went on to take the checkered – his first of the 2017 season.
“It was a great race car tonight,” said Brown. “We were able to sit on the pole and win the race.” Bobby Measmer of Concord finished behind him in second, with Lee Jeffreys coming in third.
The second Modified race, though, brought a change of fates for Brown. He was involved in an early wreck on lap one and was towed off the track. He ended up finishing at the rear of the field in 17th.
But another reversal of luck occurred for Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem. He started off the season with a bout of rough performances, ending his first two races early by being forced to pit. During qualifying sessions on Saturday, Brown didn’t even finish his lap –
putting him at the rear of the field for the start of the first race.

He moved up from 19th to 13th in the first race – and then the “Madhouse Scramble” draw put him on the outside front row for the start of the second race. All of a sudden, it seemed like his season was about to change.
Brody Jones of Statesville started on the pole for the second race, but Jonathan Brown was able to beat him to the line as the green flag waved. There was no looking back.
“The 92 [of Brody Jones] spun on the initial start and that got me out front. That was the key right there,” said Jonathan Brown. “Once I did that, I knew just to keep it straight, keep him behind me, and lead 25 laps. I’ve been in that position a lot. The main thing to do
is just stay cool – and I felt like my experience of being out front helped out a lot.”
Jones finished second, with Randy Butner of Pfafftown taking third.
In the Texas Steak & Tap House Sportsman Series, Michael Adams of Yadkinville powered by on the outside row to pass by pole-starter Zack Clifton of Walkertown. Adams then led the way to take the win.
The second Sportsman race was a true “Madhouse” experience. Zack Clifton fought his way up to third place, giving a stout tap to Tommy Neal of Walkertown along the way. Neal spun and headed to the rear – and then decided to take revenge. Clifton was rammed
under caution by Neal but managed to still finish third.
But all eyes were on the battle at the front of the field between Derek Stoltz of Walkertown and John Holleman of Winston-Salem as they tangled for the lead. Holleman delivered shot after shot the bumper of Stoltz but was unable to shake him. A nudge on the final
lap had Holleman almost moving Stoltz out of the way, but Stoltz held strong to win. Holleman finished second.
Jake Creed of Dobson pulled off an amazing feat in the Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series. After turning the fastest lap, Creed was moved to the rear after post-qualifying technical inspection. He started the race with the proper parts installed and climbed from
the very rear all the way to the front. Creed took the checkered in the Whelen Street Stock 50 – the longest race of the season for the Street Stock class.
18-year old female rookie Amber Lynn of Walkertown put on a show and finished second. Jeremy Warren of Winston-Salem took third.
In the Law Offices of John Barrow Stadium Stock Series, Chris Allison of Mocksville won in a photo finish with Stephen Sanders of Midway. And in the second Stadium Stock race, Grayson Keaton of Mocksville took his first ever win at the Madhouse.

Race Results

Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series
1st Modified Race: 25 laps

FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 83 Tim Brown Tobaccoville, NC
2 14 Bobby Measmer Jr. Concord, NC
3 75 Lee Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
4 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
5 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
6 79 James Civali Davidson, NC
7 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
8 53 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
9 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
10 69 Junior Miller Winston-Salem, NC
11 66 Ronnie Clifton Walkertown, NC
12 18 Daniel Yates Lexington, NC
13 27 Jonathan Brown Winston-Salem, NC
14 92 Brody Jones Statesville, NC
15 44 Daniel Beeson Kernersville, NC
16 12 Mike Norman Lewisville, NC
17 10 Ryan Robertson Winston\
18 7 Alfred Hill Jonesville, NC
19 76 Scott Gordon Lewisville, NC

2nd Modified Race: 25 laps

FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 27 Jonathan Brown Winston-Salem, NC
2 92 Brody Jones Statesville, NC
3 5 Randy Butner Pfafftown, NC
4 1 Burt Myers Walnut Cove, NC
5 14 Bobby Measmer Jr. Concord, NC
6 18 Daniel Yates Lexington, NC
7 53 John Smith Mount Airy, NC
8 79 James Civali Davidson, NC
9 50 Michael Clifton Walkertown, NC
10 44 Daniel Beeson Kernersville, NC
11 12 Mike Norman Lewisville, NC
12 75 Lee Jeffreys Wallburg, NC
13 69 Junior Miller Winston-Salem, NC
14 10 Ryan Robertson Winston\
15 7 Al Hill Jonesville, NC
16 4 Jason Myers Walnut Cove, NC
17 83 Tim Brown Tobaccoville, NC
Texas Steak & Tap House Sportsman Series
1st Sportsman Race: 20 laps

FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
2 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
3 7 Dylan Ward Winston-Salem, NC
4 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
5 10 Justin Taylor King, NC
6 4 John Holleman Winston-Salem, NC
7 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
8 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
9 55 Zack Ore Winston-Salem, NC
10 98 Billy Gregg Lexington, NC
11 18 Kenny Bost Tyro, NC
12 92 Kyle Southern Rural Hall, NC
13 6 Shane Tuttle Winston-Salem, NC
14 36 Christian Joyce Trinity, NC
15 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
16 14 Terry Thompson Winston-Salem, NC

2nd Sportsman Race: 20 laps

FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 02 Derek Stoltz Walkertown, NC
2 4 John Holleman Winston-Salem, NC
3 81 Zack Clifton Walkertown, NC
4 19 Michael Adams Yadkinville, NC
5 7 Dylan Ward Winston-Salem, NC
6 86 Taylor Branch Lewisville, NC
7 92 Kyle Southern Rural Hall, NC
8 55 Zack Ore Winston-Salem, NC
9 68 Robbie Brewer Winston-Salem, NC
10 98 Billy Gregg Lexington, NC
11 10 Justin Taylor King, NC
12 18 Kenny Bost Tyro, NC
13 36 Christian Joyce Trinity, NC
14 21 Tommy Neal Walkertown, NC
15 6 Shane Tuttle Winston-Salem, NC
16 14 Terry Thompson Winston-Salem, NC
Q104.1 New Country Street Stock Series
Whelen Street Stock 50

FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 08 Jake Creed Dobson, NC
2 02 Amber Lynn Walkertown, NC
3 97 Jeremy Warren Winston-Salem, NC
4 99 Bryan Sykes Winston-Salem, NC
5 69 Gerald Robinson Jr Winston-Salem, NC
6 2 Willie Wall Winston-Salem, NC
7 30 Blake Shupe Mount Airy, NC
8 22 Brian Wall Winston-Salem, NC
9 13 Kevin Gilbert Mocksville, NC
10 12 Doug Wall Pfafftown, NC
11 52 Fletcher Whaley Advance, NC
12 20 Derrick Rice Kernersville, NC
13 5 Spencer Martin Winston-Salem, NC
14 49 Phillip Jones Lexington, NC
15 14 Aaron Hylton Kernersville, NC
16 40 Taylor Robbins Winston-Salem, NC
17 00 Donnie Martin Winston-Salem, NC
Law Offices of John Barrow Stadium Stock Series
1st Stadium Stock Race: 15 laps

FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 01 Chris Allison Mocksville, NC
2 16 Stephen Sanders Midway, NC
3 44 Doug Rembold Harrisburg, NC
4 06 Derek Sheets Walkertown, NC
5 68 Tyler Bush Clemmons, NC
6 23 Andy Spears Lexington, NC
7 11 David Hopkins Winston-Salem, NC
8 00 Daryl Bryant Pilot Mountain, NC
9 69 Brandon Crotts Winston-Salem, NC
10 31 Zack Staley Lexington, NC
11 24 A.J. Sanders Mocksville, NC
12 20 Scarlett Dahmer Kernersville, NC
13 09 Tim Evans Arcadia, NC
Law Offices of John Barrow Stadium Stock Series
2nd Stadium Stock Race: 15 laps

FINISH CAR DRIVER HOMETOWN
1 1 Grayson Keaton Mocksville, NC
2 13 Chase Hunt Lexington, NC
3 8 Shane Southard Yadkinville, NC
4 81 Chuck Wall Lexington, NC
5 02 Wesley Thompson Advance, NC
6 76 Billy Cameron Jr Salisbury, NC
7 35 Johnny Baker Randleman, NC
8 33 DJ Dean Thomasville, NC
9 22 Adam Thomas Winston-Salem, NC
10 54 Justin Owens Walnut Cove, NC
11 27 Austin Cates Tobaccoville, NC
12 14 Ken Bridges King, NC
13 45 Chris Heath Walnut Cove, NC
14 3 Kyler Staley Reedy Creek, NC

East Coast Flathead Ford Series
15 Laps

FINISH CAR DRIVER
1 99 Johnnie Johnson
2 45 Wayne Lawson
3 6 James Rogers
4 19 Jerry Tuttle
5 14 Richard Wikle
6 18 Bob Reavis
7 4c Dennis Andrews

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