
On a warm Saturday night under the lights at Bowman Gray Stadium, June 21, 2025 delivered edge-of-your-seat action across six divisions, as fans witnessed hard-charging battles, strategy calls and photo-finishes from green flag to checkered. Track veterans and emerging stars alike battled for every inch of asphalt in front of a packed grandstand, setting the tone for the summer racing season. Below is an in-depth look at each class and the drivers who stood on the podium.
Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series – Market USA 100
Mike Speeney captured the win in the marquee 100-lap Modified main event, expertly navigating traffic and fending off late-race challengers to notch his first victory of the season (bowmangrayracing.com). Behind Speeney, Brandon Ward drove a flawless race to finish second, showcasing his improving race craft in heavy lapped traffic (bowmangrayracing.com). Tim Brown rounded out the podium in third, cementing his reputation as one of the region’s most consistent Modified competitors (bowmangrayracing.com).
Law Offices of John Barrow Sportsman Series – Race 1
In the opening Sportsman contest, Zack Ore rocketed to the front early and never looked back, taking the checkered flag by a comfortable margin for his second win of the young season (bowmangrayracing.com). Local favorite Tommy Neal recovered from a mid-race pit stop to claim second, while rising prospect Chase Robertson completed the podium in third, his best finish to date at Bowman Gray (bowmangrayracing.com).
Law Offices of John Barrow Sportsman Series – Race 2
Just over an hour later, Dylan Ward flipped the script by leading flag-to-flag in Race 2, mastering tire wear and restarts to score the victory (bowmangrayracing.com). Justin Taylor mounted a late-race charge to secure second place, edging out previous race winner Ore, and Tommy Neal held on for third after running near the front all afternoon (bowmangrayracing.com).
QRC HVAC & Refrigeration Street Stock Series
The 20-lap Street Stock feature saw veteran Kevin Gilbert surge past early leader Austin Jones on lap 12, then fend off a hard charge from Bryan Sykes, Jr. over the final circuits to score a memorable win (bowmangrayracing.com). Jones settled for second, his best result in four starts this season, while Sykes, Jr. completed the podium in third, continuing his steady climb up the points standings (bowmangrayracing.com).
Q104.1 Stadium Stock Series – Race 1
Billy Andrews dominated the first Stadium Stock outing, taking control from the drop of the green and driving away to victory by over half a straightaway (bowmangrayracing.com). Ricky Wall overcame early contact in traffic to salvage a strong second-place finish, and Colton Brown, looking sharp in his rookie campaign, clinched third with a last-lap pass for the position (bowmangrayracing.com).
Q104.1 Stadium Stock Series – Race 2
In the nightcap, Brandon Brendle held off a charging Tyler McDonald in a drag-race to the line, nabbing the win by mere inches in a photo finish that had the crowd roaring (bowmangrayracing.com). McDonald’s runner-up effort marked his fourth podium of the season, and Chuck Wall completed the top three after moving up from fifth at lap ten (bowmangrayracing.com).
With the halfway point of the 2025 weekly program nearing, championship battles are heating up in every division. Next Saturday, June 28, Bowman Gray Stadium welcomes the Field of Fame Induction Night, where legends past and present will be honored. Racing returns at 6:30 PM, and with these results fresh in everyone’s minds, expect another thrilling night at “The Madhouse.”

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