ASHEBORO, N.C. — Tim Brown earned his first victory in nearly a year, leading the final 26 laps to win Saturday night’s Whelen Southern Modified Tour event at Caraway Speedway.
Brian Loftin finished second and increased his point lead while his closest challenger, L.W. Miller, finished 18th. Loftin leads Miller by 79 points.
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.
The finish:
Tim Brown, Brian Loftin, Andy Seuss, Frank Fleming, Brian King, Burt Myers, Jason Myers, Brandon Hire, Jay Foley, Brandon Ward, Zach Brewer, Bobby Hutchens, George Brunnhoelzl, Buddy Emory, John Smith, Rich Kuiken, Jr., Jay Mize, L.W. Miller, Dean Ward, Sam Beam, Scott Rigney.