Auto-racing arch-rivals Burt Myers and Junior Miller carry on a feud between their families on the racetrack at Bowman Gray Stadium.
After the most embarrassing wreck of his career, Junior becomes worried about his vision and agrees to see a doctor; Tim takes a break from the shop to help his wife throw a surprise birthday party; Uncle Frank warns Burt to keep a close eye on Tim. Original airing on January 17, 2010
Tempers flare and superstitions abound as a full moon rises over the track; Tim Brown mulls retaliation against a rival; Jason and Burt Myers recall their grandfather's fatal crash under a full moon, and Burt begins to wonder if his family is cursed.
After being bullied by Junior Miller for the last time, Jason Myers has had enough. But if he's going to stand up to the King he'll need to first step outside his brother's shadow. Does Jason have what it takes to hold his own at The Madhouse? Meanwhile, Ben Brown finds the right forum to challenge baby brother Tim, and Chris Fleming seeks some help from a local legend.
The Myers clan has won a victory, but Junior Miller has his sights set on revenge. Only problem is: the Red 69’s leaking water, and may not be ready for Saturday night. Will The King get his motor ready in time to settle an old family score? Meanwhile Chris Fleming turns old friends into new enemies and Burt Myers fills up on luck at the gas station.
This week is a turning point for the drivers of Bowman Gray Stadium. It's mid-season, and Tim Brown has yahoo up a sizeable lead in the chase for the championship, while Burt Myers's frustration over his constant mechanical problems continues to grow. This week's double point race is an opportunity for Myers to take the lead from Brown, and Myers is determined do whatever it takes to do it.
Burt and Jason repair damages their cars sustained in the previous race; and Melvin Swisher celebrates when rookie Jonathan Brown wins a race.
Midway through the hot summer season and having to balance work, family and racing is almost too much to handle for the race teams. Jason is being forced to choose between racing or making it to his daughter's dance recital. Junior exerts his frustration on a rental trailer. On the track, Jon Boy's childhood dream of battling The Rocket, Tim Brown, blooms as Bowman Gray's newest rivalry.
Rookie 16 year old Austin Pack debuts, Burt Myers outruns John boy who says he jumped the start. The veterans find themselves in turmoil while the rookie looks to kickoff a new era at Bowman Gray Stadium. With a 100 lap, Double Points race coming up, they're all worried that Tim Brown will kick the door closed and steal the season.
The burden of racing at Bowman Gray explodes when Tim Brown yells expletives to the crowd after a win. The entire community is on edge waiting to hear Gray Garrison's disciplinary action toward The Rocket. Chris Fleming is involved in a possible career ending accident.
Jonathon Brown is frustrated that his sponsor won't put his money where his mouth is when it comes to his 53 car. Puddin' bets him that he won't even qualify in the top six this week. Can Jon Boy find the resources to get his car where he wants it to be and does he have what it takes to compete on the same level as Burt Myers and Tim Brown?
The rookie, Jonathan Brown, made some new enemies last week when he spun-out both Tim Brown and Burt Myers to take the checkered flag. But, news of an unexpected tragedy leaves Brown to search for meaning in the shop and behind the wheel as tries to close in on his first championship at the legendary Bowman Gray Stadium.
With Burt Myers and Jon Boy within striking distance, Tim Brown needs a strong finish to win his record tying 8th Bowman Gray Championship. Jon Boy contemplates leaving the Miller team and racing on his own next season. Jason's struggles are making it difficult for him to maintain his race team beyond this season.