First and foremost I would like to send out my thoughts and prayers out to Robbie Brewer and his family, as his wife passed away this weekend.
As meteorologists had been calling for rain all week, things looked a little iffy after early morning showers, but by lunchtime the skies would turn clear blue and stay that way. Even with threats of showers in the areas around the track.
Racing at the Madhouse would go on as planned, with the ladies having some fun dominating the guys and making history. This week, a Tiger found his way back to victory lane, a brotherly battle and a Nascar Hall of Famer returning to the track to race. Plus, a four car battle coming to the checkers, and Fox8’s weather man Van Denton calling a demo derby.
The night would start off with Street Stock, as Taylor Robbins would start on the pole in hopes of rebounding from a late race pass last week that took a win away. After surviving five cautions and a hard charging Austin Harris and Billy Gregg. Taylor Robbins would go on to pick up her first win of the season and fifth of her career. Austin Harris second, Billy Gregg third, Christian Joyce fourth and Nate Gregg fifth.
Next up, Sportsman as Tommy Neal would lead flag to flag holding off Zach Ore. As Neal would start on the pole, there were two cautions in this first race as Justin Taylor and Michael Adams would make contact and Taylor would spin, while the second caution would happen four laps later.
Neal would win for the third time this year and for the 51st time of his career. Zack Ore second, followed by Sterling Plemmons, Amber Lynn finished fourth, with Michael Adams fifth.
Time for the nights main event, the FOX8 WGHP 100-lap race, as John Holleman IV would qualify on the pole but due to the redraw he would drop back and Jason Myers would start up front. 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Champion Bobby Labonte would return to the track to run as he announced his plans to run the last three weeks. But back to racing now as Myers would dominate and lead flag to flag holding off older brother Burt, picking up his 35th career win and putting himself three wins away from his father Gary Myers. Tim Brown third, Brandon Ward fourth and John Holleman IV fifth.
Xfinity Driver Ronnie Bassett Jr would return for the second week in a row and once again start on the pole for Sportsman. As he would lose the lead and spin, Spencer Martin and Chase Robertson would move to the front with a hard charging Amber Lynn behind them. Martin would spin, leading Amber to go on to take the lead after the restart. She would go on to pick up the win for the second week in a row. Amber currently sits third 20 points behind Tommy Neal and eight behind Zach Ore. Chase Robertson second, Kyle Southern third, Kirk Sheets fourth and Zack Ore fifth.
Grayson Keaton wins the first stadium stock race after a late spin by Robert Strmiska.
Chris “Pintang” Allison wins the second stadium stock race. After Brandon Crotts and Blake Walker would make contacts making it a four car battle for the win.
Make sure you come out this week August 14th as it will be Twin 50-lap Modified races; a Demolition Derby, Plus racing in Sportsman, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock divisions.
Listen to the latest episode of The Pit Stop with James Wilson with exclusive interviews with Bowman Gray drivers Justin Taylor and Amber Lynn HERE!
