BROWN EARNS CARAWAY WIN, LOFTIN INCREASES LEAD
Tim Brown earned his first in in nearly a year, leading the final 26
laps Saturday night, to capture the Whelen Southern Modified Tour 150 at
Caraway Speedway.
Brian Loftin (No. 23 L&R Transmission/QMF Solutions Chevrolet)
finished second and increased his points lead when his closest
challenger L.W. Miller finished 18th. Loftin leads Miller by 79 points
and Brown by 87.
Brown (No. 83 Hayes Jewelers/Triad Auto Sales Chevrolet) qualified
sixth and started third after the post-qualifying redraw. Miller
qualified third, redrew the top spot, and led the first 66 laps before
being slowed by a flat tire and penalty. Brandon Ward took over the lead
on lap 67 and led until Brown passed him.
It was Brown’s fourth career win and first since Sept. 15, 2007.
Following Loftin, Andy Seuss, Frank Fleming and Brian King rounded out
the top five.
Earlier in the day, Burt Myers earned his third Coors Light Pole
Award of the season and tour-record 16th overall.
NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour-Whelen 150 Results
Saturday At Caraway (N.C.) Speedway, Asheboro, N.C.
Lap length: 0.455 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (3) Tim Brown, Cana, VA., Chevrolet, 150 laps, $0.
2. (6) Brian Loftin, Lexington, N.C., Chevrolet, 150, $0.
3. (8) Andy Seuss, Hampstead, N.H., Dodge, 150, $0.
4. (13) Frank Fleming, Mount Airy, N.C., Pontiac, 150, $0.
5. (12) Brian King, Burlington, N.C., Chevrolet, 150, $0.
6. (2) Burt Myers, Walnut-Cove, N.C., Ford, 150, $300.
7. (4) Jason Myers, Walnut Cove, N.C., Ford, 150, $0.
8. (14) Brandon Hire, Winston-Salem, N.C., Chevrolet, 150, $0.
9. (15) Jay Foley, Stuart, VA., Chevrolet, 150, $0.
10. (5) Brandon Ward, Winston-Salem, N.C., Chevrolet, 150,
$0.
11. (19) Zach Brewer, Winston-Salem, N.C., Chevrolet, 150, $0.
12. (10) Bobby Hutchens, Lexington, N.C., Chevrolet, 150, $0.
13. (7) George Brunnhoelzl, Babylon, N.Y., Ford, 150, $0.
14. (18) Buddy Emory, Petersburg, VA., Chevrolet, 150, $0.
15. (21) John Smith, Mount Airy, N.C., Chevrolet, 150, $0.
16. (16) Rich Kuiken, Jr., Staffordville, N.J., Chevrolet, 150, $100.
17. (20) Jay Mize, Clemmons, N.C., Chevrolet, 150, $0.
18. (1) L.W. Miller, Mooresville, N.C., Pontiac, 150, $0.
19. (9) Dean Ward, Winston-Salem, N.C., Chevrolet, 50,
engine, $0.
20. (17) Sam Beam, Mooresville, N.C., Chevrolet, 17, engine, $0.
21. (11) Scott Rigney, Mount Airy, N.C., Pontiac, 15, engine, $0.
Race Statistics
Margin of Victory: .680 seconds
Fastest Qualifier: Burt Myers (101.632 mph, 16.117 seconds)
Caution Flags: 5 for 22 laps.
Lead Changes: 2 among 3 drivers.
Lap Leaders: L.Miller 1-66; B.Ward 67-124; T.Brown 125-150.
Standings: 1. B.Loftin, 1147; 2. L.Miller, 1068; 3. T.Brown,
1060; 4. B.Myers, 1048; 5. F.Fleming, 992; 6. J.Myers, 990; 7. B.King,
990; 8. A.Seuss, 971; 9. G.Brunnhoelzl, 905; 10. B.Hire, 879.
