Bowman Gray Stadium Race Results — Saturday, May 2, 2026

Kevin Powell Motorsports 100 Headlines Early-Season Showdown at “The Madhouse”

WINSTON-SALEM — The 2026 racing season at Bowman Gray Stadium continued Saturday night, May 2, with one of the first marquee events of the year — the Kevin Powell Motorsports 100-lap Modified feature — anchoring a full night of weekly racing. As expected, the tight quarter-mile oval delivered aggressive racing, heavy traffic battles and early-season statement performances across all divisions.

According to the official race program, the May 2 card featured a 100-lap Modified race as the main event, one of the early signature races on the 2026 calendar. (The Official Bowman Gray Racing Site)

🏁 Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series — Kevin Powell Motorsports 100

Top 3 Finishers:

1. Danny Bohn (No. 57)
2. Junior Snow (No. 51)
3. Burt Myers (No. 1) (Short Track Scene)

The headline race of the night belonged to Danny Bohn, who powered his No. 57 machine to victory in a hard-fought 100-lap battle. Bohn showcased patience and race management, working through traffic and holding off a late charge from Junior Snow to secure the win.

Snow’s runner-up finish came after a strong mid-race push where he climbed through the field and briefly challenged for the lead, while veteran Burt Myers continued his consistent start to the season with a solid third-place run.

Notably, the race featured a deep and competitive field including contenders like Mike Speeney and John Holleman IV, both of whom remained factors throughout the night. The event also highlighted just how tight the Modified division is early in 2026, with multiple drivers capable of winning on any given Saturday.

🏁 Law Offices of John Barrow Sportsman Series

Top 3 Finishers:

1. Chase Robertson (No. 31)
2. Tommy Neal (No. 21)
3. Justin Taylor (No. 12)

The Sportsman division continued to showcase its depth, with Chase Robertson emerging on top after a competitive feature. Robertson used strong restarts and consistent lap times to control the race down the stretch.

Tommy Neal stayed within striking distance throughout, while Justin Taylor rounded out the podium after fending off pressure in the closing laps. The trio of Robertson, Neal and Taylor continues to define the early-season championship picture in the Sportsman class, a trend consistent with recent seasons at Bowman Gray. (The Official Bowman Gray Racing Site)

🏁 QRC HVAC & Refrigeration Street Stock Series

Top 3 Finishers:

1. Brad Lewis (No. 16)
2. Bryan Sykes Jr. (No. 99)
3. Kevin Gilbert (No. 13)

The Street Stock division delivered one of the most physical races of the night. Brad Lewis used the outside groove effectively to take control midway through the race and held off a determined Bryan Sykes Jr. in the closing laps.

Kevin Gilbert completed the podium after navigating through traffic and avoiding multiple on-track incidents. The division continues to feature tight competition among its top drivers, many of whom finished near the top of the 2025 standings. (The Official Bowman Gray Racing Site)

🏁 Q104.1 Stadium Stock Series

Top 3 Finishers:

1. Brandon Brendle (No. 43)
2. Luke Smith (No. 80)
3. Tyler McDonald (No. 47)

The Stadium Stock feature capped off the night with its usual mix of chaos and excitement. Brandon Brendle proved once again why he’s one of the division’s top competitors, taking the win after a late-race pass.

Luke Smith and Tyler McDonald — both consistent front-runners — rounded out the top three in a race that saw multiple lead changes and heavy traffic in the closing laps.

🔥 Night Takeaways

• Danny Bohn makes a statement: Winning one of the early 100-lap Modified races immediately puts Bohn in the spotlight as a championship contender.
• Sportsman consistency continues: Robertson, Neal and Taylor once again find themselves at the front, signaling another tight points race.
• Street Stock battle heating up: Lewis and Sykes continue their rivalry after a strong 2025 season.
• Stadium Stock depth: Brendle, Smith and McDonald remain the class of the field heading into May.

⏭️ Looking Ahead

With the first major Modified race of the season complete, the Bowman Gray calendar continues to build toward more marquee events throughout May and June. Early results like Saturday night’s Kevin Powell Motorsports 100 are already shaping the championship picture across all divisions.

Fans can expect tighter racing, growing rivalries and bigger crowds as the 2026 season at the Madhouse gains momentum.