From Bill W, image courtesy of John Lee-High-FlyN’ Photo
After nearly a month away from racing, Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown is ready to spring back into action at USA Raceway near Tucson, Arizona this weekend! The Western World Championships will be held this Thursday through Saturday with $15,000 going to the winner of the Lucas Oil ASCS National finale on Saturday night.
Brian has been off for nearly a month. He had planned to run the Short Track Nationals at the I-30 Speedway south of Little Rock, Arkansas the last weekend in October. The event was postponed a week, and Brian had bigger fish to fry than racing. “Little Rock is always an event I look forward to, but we made the decision to get married (on November 7) about a year and a half ago,” he says. “There will be more Short Track Nationals, and you only get married once. It was a good thing, and Heather is a big part of my life.”
After some R&R in the Bahamas, Brian is ready for USA Raceway, a track he has never seen. “I haven’t been there before, but Kevin Montgomery and everyone down there in Tucson has done a great job of promoting the event,” he says. “When I was growing up, the Western World was up there in the top three events that you wanted to win. It’s good to see that it’s getting some of its luster back.”
The event will take in both a full program for the ASCS sprints, but one for the non-wing sprints as well. It has the makings of a new tradition. “Hopefully, there will be a great crowd, and the car count will be good,” says Brian. “This could become one of the crown jewels again, and I’d like to see it take off.”
Brian’s fans who enjoyed his FVP scheme this year will be happy to know that he will be utilizing it in Tucson. “We’ll be running the red FVP car again,” he says. “We’ve won with that car, and hopefully, we will again this weekend. Chad (Morgan) and Grandpa (George Lasoski) have been working hard to get things ready. This almost seems like a new season to me. It’s been almost a month since we’ve raced, and for me, that seems like an eternity.”
Plans are to qualify on Friday, as the field will be split. A standard passing points format is planned, with prelim night’s finishes determining starting spots for Saturday. “I’ve heard mixed things about the track,” says Brian. “I’ve heard it is small, and I’ve also heard it’s a small half-mile. We would prefer it to be the latter, but there are going to be a lot of tough drivers there trying to take home that $15,000.”
The weekend will also have some events off the track, and you can follow Brian’s exploits on both Twitter and Facebook (see links below). “We’ve got some plans surrounding the event with FVP in the area,” he says. “We’ll have an open house on Friday at the Factory Motor Parts location in Tucson. The time off has been good, but it’s time to get back down to business.”
FMP Open House Friday in Tucson
Brian and the SuperClean/FVP #21 team will be on hand with the car at an open house on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Tucson Factory Motor Parts location at 576 East 16th Street.
Follow Brian and FVP Racing on Twitter and Facebook!
The FVP marketing team has launched both a Twitter page, and a Facebook page to keep up to date with Brian and FVP racing! You can become a fan and follow along by clicking on the links below:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fvpracing
Facebook: http://bit.ly/2rakgn
Website
For up to date information on Brian Brown, visit www.BrianBrownRacing.com!
T-shirts
T-shirts are available and can be ordered at Brian’s website (www.BrianBrownRacing.com), or catch us at the races!
Brian’s Q&A
Michael Neff asks: Will the change to Goodyear tires at Knoxville change your preparation for the season there, and what are your feelings on the change?
Brian answers: Normally, we get together to practice with a couple teams before the season starts at Knoxville. That won’t change. The new deal gives me some mixed emotions. From day one, I’ve been a Hoosier guy, and they have always been a big supporter. This is a good deal for the promoters and the tracks, as Goodyear is bringing money into it. If it results in a growth of the sport and good racing for the fans, I will be all for it. In a perfect world, we’d have an open competition, but they will all have air in them, and we’ll all be in the same boat as drivers. It will cost me more as an owner, because some of the races we’ll be at, we’ll need Hoosiers. So going back and forth, you’ll be buying more tires.
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Brown’s Bits
Brian last raced in Arizona in 2004, driving the Lonny Parsons #6 machine with the World of Outlaws in February. It is a trip Brian would like to forget, as an accident on the first of two nights at Manzanita Speedway badly injured his shoulder. There’s nowhere to go but up for Brian this weekend in the “Grand Canyon State”.
SuperClean
SuperClean is the “super product” for your home, auto, outdoor and marine cleaning jobs. Whether it is grease, oil, wax, tar or dirt that you need to clean from concrete, wheels or just about anything else, SuperClean is the product for you! To learn more about SuperClean, visit www.SuperClean.com!
SuperClean Products include:
Tire Gloss
Get a showroom shine every time! Rejuvenate your tires with SuperClean Tire Gloss. Our unique formula clings to tires, giving them a long-lasting luster while protecting against dirt, dust and road grime.
Accuvision
When wet weather hits, rest assured that SuperClean AccuVision will help you drive safely by keeping your windshield clear and the road in sight! Our advanced technology improves visibility by repelling rain, sleet, and snow without any rubbing, buffing or waxing. Use it on any glass surface for a long-lasting, high-quality treatment.
Tough Task Cleaner-Degreaser
If you have tough, caked-on grease, then SuperClean Tough Task Cleaner-Degreaser is the multipurpose cleaner you need. This concentrated, industrial strength formula quickly removes grease, oil, wax, tar, and dirt on contact leaving your surface as clean as new.
All Wheel Cleaner
If you love your car more than you love your…well you know, then SuperClean All Wheel Cleaner is for you. This custom-blend formula instantly releases road grime and brake dust, leaving wheels clean to the original finish.
Car Wash
Use SuperClean Car Wash for the shine your car deserves.
See Heather at a grandstand entrance near you or visit the team’s trailer to get your free sample! SuperClean is available at Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, Casey’s, Menard’s, Mills Fleet Farm, O’Reilly Auto Parts, NAPA, Pep Boys, Wal-Mart, and many other fine retailers, to find a retailer near you, visit www.SuperClean.com/where.php.
Factory Value Parts
Factory Value Parts specializes in the battery that you need. They know it has to be tough, and priced right. They have a line of high-performance batteries for SUVs, trucks, cars and other specialty vehicles that give you quality without breaking the bank. To find a dealer near you, visit them on the web at www.fvparts.com/locator.php!
Marketing Partner of the Week – Ditzfeld Transfer
Ditzfeld Transfer has been with Brian since the start of his racing career, and was his first sponsor. The Sedalia based family owned trucking business has been in operation for over 45 years, and has a commitment to maintaining the highest level of service. Currently, Ditzfeld Transfer utilizes more than 50 power units and 160 trailers. To learn more about Ditzfeld Transfer, visit www.DitzfeldTransfer.com!
Associate Marketing Partner of the Week – XYZ Machining
XYZ manufactures aluminum and titanium racing components as well as custom products for other industries. Our company pays close attention to the three things important to our customers: on-time delivery, quality work, and excellent customer service. Visit them on the web at www.XYZMachining.com!