By Bill W
July 2, 2012 – This marks the start of some big races for Brian Brown and the Brian Brown Racing Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team over the next month and a half. They will run with the World of Outlaws Friday and Saturday at Cedar Lake Speedway and Beaver Dam Raceway in Wisconsin, before heading to Ohio. Last weekend, misfortune found its way in the form of some mechanical difficulties at I-80 Speedway and a little driver error at Lakeside with the Outlaws.
Friday saw the team tow to I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska to run with the ASCS-Midwest series. “I-80 has always been one of our favorite tracks,” says Brian. “Friday was no different. We were able to win the heat from fourth and we drew a five on the redraw.”
Brian made his way towards the front as the green flag flew. “We were able to get past Jack Dover there, and get past Lee Grosz on a restart to get into second,” he says. “Dustin Selvage was setting a pretty good pace on the bottom. We were up on the fence, and we were gaining on him. I think it was about lap twelve when we had the motor issue.”
The motor gave way, ending a shot at another I-80 win. “We were definitely in the position we needed to be, it just wasn’t meant to be,” says Brian. “You run 120 nights, you are going to have motor troubles now and then. That was the case on Friday night. It was good that we have some time until the 360 Nationals. Al Parker will have it back where it needs to be.”
Saturday night, action shifted to Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas with the WoO in town. “Last year, we nearly won our first Outlaw race there,” says Brian. “We led 21 laps. We had the seventh quick time Saturday. Charlie Garrett is getting us really good horsepower right now. We were able to sneak by Steve (Kinser) and win the heat. The Dash didn’t go as well. It was slick up against the fence and we didn’t get rolling well. Cody Darrah was able to get by us.”
The team went to work on setup for their start in the front row. “With the rain in the area, there wasn’t much time to work on the cars,” says Brian. “It was hurry through all night long. We made some changes I felt we needed. We got a good start and blocked the middle and top. We were able to take the lead coming out of turn two and going into three and four.”
That’s when he got into the wall. “It was just a driver mistake,” says Brian. “I got the right rear above what was left of the cushion. I got into the fence, and unfortunately, someone else had to pay for it too. Sometimes you have to put it on the edge, and I paid for going a little too far.”
The team heads north this week. “I’m really pumped up about the next month and a half,” says Brian. “Our team is going great. We’re going to Cedar Lake and Beaver Dam with the Outlaws this week.”
There will be some extra incentive Friday night at Cedar Lake Speedway near New Richmond, Wisconsin. “Cedar Lake will be the ‘FVP Showdown’,” says Brian. “When your partner is sponsoring the race, you always want to do well. I think there will be a number of employees and customers there for that one. I’m really looking forward to getting up there and doing well. We’re looking to be in contention all night long.”
Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is another place that Brian has run well. “We ran well at Beaver Dam last year,” he says. “I think we went from 20th to 5th. After that, we’re headed for the Brad Doty Classic and the King’s Royal. We’re really looking forward to that.”
Web site info
For up to date information on Brian Brown Racing visit www.BrianBrownRacing.com
Casey’s: www.caseys.com
FVP: www.fvpparts.com
Brian’s Q&A
Mitch Harbour asks: What’s the biggest difference in going against the Outlaws and the ASCS National Series?
Brian answers: I think the biggest thing is experience. I think the Outlaw guys have more experience and laps at the different tracks. The ASCS deal is really tough too. It’s probably as tough as it gets outside of the Outlaws. Their passing point system can be a challenge. You aren’t in control of your destiny as much.
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Brown’s Bits
Brian competed in 62 feature events in the sprint car in 2008. He finished with nine wins (15%), 34 top fives (55%), and 46 top tens (74%). His success was weighted more on the 360 side where he competed in 36 features, won eight (22%), had 25 top fives (69%) and 29 top tens (81%). Prominent wins included the inaugural Cowtown Nationals in Kennedale, Texas, his Friday night win at the Knoxville Nationals, the Bob Ramey Memorial and Michael Ross Foundation races at Sedalia, Missouri, and series finale races for the NCRA, Sprint Invaders and Winged Outlaw Warriors.
About Casey’s General Stores
Casey’s General Stores is a Fortune-500 company (NASDAQ CASY) operating nearly 1700 convenience stores in 11 states through the Midwest. Known for its “Homemade-To-Go” pizza, sandwiches, donuts and bakery items, Casey’s strives to consistently deliver quality gas, fresh kitchen-prepared food, clean environments and friendly service at every retail location. Casey’s is currently the 12th largest c-store chain and sixth largest pizza chain in the United States.
About FVP
We are very excited to introduce our new line of automotive chemicals, oils and fluids to our product offering. These new products will be available at many retailers across the country. We continue to offer a full line of high quality oil, air, cabin air and fuel filters, plus a complete line of high quality batteries for multiple applications including cars, trucks, SUV’s, commercial and other specialty vehicles. All products are made to OE manufacturer fitment specifications. FVP products are engineered to provide our customers with quality products that are equal or superior in performance to the major national brands at a competitive price. To learn more about our FVP products or to find out where you can have FVP products installed in your vehicle, visit us at www.FVPparts.com! FVP…The Confident Solution
SPLASH
In addition to our line of seasonal safety products, we are very excited to introduce a full line of SPLASH Wiper Blades. Our SafeView Performance Blades fit 95% of the vehicles on the road with quick and easy installation for everyone. The AccuVision Beam Blade offers memory curve steel, which provides uniform pressure for a clear wipe, without the streaks. Look for these great new SPLASH products! Whether it’s keeping your windshield clean or free of ice, protecting your RV, boat or pool from freezing in the winter, or your sidewalk safe to walk on, SPLASH Products are what you need! Check out our new SPLASH website at www.SPLASHWash.com! SPLASH…SEE SAFELY!
Marketing Partner of the Week – Searsboro Telephone Company’s www.FaxeMeService.Com
Brian says, “Don Long is an avid sprint car fan, and has been a part of the team for a few years now. We’re just really happy to have him here.”
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Associate Marketing Partner of the Week – Kaeding Performance
Brian says – “If you need parts, especially if you’re on the west coast, Kaeding Performance is the place to go.”
The Kaeding family has had a long and successful history in both racing and business in California and over the years they combined the two into a successful racing business. The property where the business is located has been in the family since the early 1940’s. The family is represented by three generations of champions including – Howard, Brent, Tim and Bud. Kaeding Performance relies on this racing experience to offer customers the latest in sprint car technology, set-up advice and confidence in the parts they sell. They are proud to represent the finest manufacturers in the business, and hope their catalog helps you and your race team in finding the right part for the job. The staff has many years of racing experience as well. Rely on them for any and all of your
racing needs. Visit them at www.Kaedings.com!
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s General Stores, FVP, Searsboro Telephone Company, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps / impact4800.com, Champion Brands, SPLASH, Ditzfeld Transfer, Maxim Racing, Smiley’s Racing Products, Weld Wheels, Housby Trucks, www.RateWin.com, Arctic Cat, K&N Filters, Hostiowa.net, FSR Race Products, TI64, Fuel-Safe Tanks, Awesome Racewear, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Bell Helmets, CP Pistons, Carrillo Rods, Engler Machine, Vortex Wings, Penray, All Pro Cylinder Heads, Butler Built Seats, AkzoNobel Sikkens, Jack Links, Rockstar, Deli Express, Snap-On Tools, Rod End Supply, KSE Racing Products, Winters Performance Products, Santomauro Racing Products, Cometic Gaskets, Kaeding Performance, Donovan, Magtech, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler, Racing Optics, Don’s Truck Wash, Gardner Farms, Hoosier Tires, GoPro, XYZ Machining, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Peterson Fluid System, Red Devil Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, and WSIB Insurance for all their support!
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