By Bill W
July 9, 2012 – Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 race team are geared up for a big week in Ohio. After leading 28 of 35 laps with the World of Outlaws at Cedar Lake Speedway last Friday before being caught by a lapped car, they feel they have the momentum they need for this week’s Brady Doty Classic and King’s Royal.
Brian timed in fourth quick with the WoO on Friday near New Richmond, Wisconsin. “One of our strongest suits all year long has been the qualifying,” he says. “Friday was no different. We were able to lay a good lap down. When there is a shorter field, you just need to run in the top six in the heat, and we were able to run fourth.”
Brian won the Dash from row two. “We were really good in the Dash,” he says. “We felt pretty comfortable going into the A. We were able to get out in the lead and just cruise for a while.”
The lead grew once Brian saw a competitor pull alongside. “I saw Tim Kaeding out of the corner of my eye about halfway through, and picked up the pace,” he says. “I thought it was a great opportunity to get our first win. We had a caution with about thirteen laps to go, and we took off good.”
Things looked good until a tangle with a lapped car ended his night. “With about ten to go, I came up on the back of the field and I had some trouble getting around Brooke Tatnell,” says Brian. “I tried to make a move on the outside off of turn four, and got into the fence and cut a right rear tire.”
The team had prepared well, and the win looked likely. “I feel more for (crew) Chad, Mark and Ely,” says Brian. “They deserved to win it. They do all the work. To win with the Outlaws, you have to put 35 good laps together, not just 28. I feel like our team is as strong as we’ve ever been, and I feel like we’re in contention every night we’re with the Outlaws. That’s exciting going into this month of money.”
Saturday night saw the WoO tow across Wisconsin to the Beaver Dam Raceway. “Honestly, we weren’t as good as we had been the last couple races,” says Brian. “We qualified twelfth and won the heat race, but we didn’t do anything in the Dash (10th).”
The main event saw Brian advance from row seven up to seventh to record a solid top ten finish. “In the A, we started 13th and actually backed up,” he says. “We were able to get it back up to seventh. It wasn’t a win, but after two DNF’s, we put a strong finish on the board, which is good heading into the Brad Doty Classic.”
Wednesday night will be the Brad Doty Classic at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio. Things shift to the Eldora Speedway near Rossburg for Friday night’s “Knight Before the King’s Royal” and Saturday’s King’s Royal paying $50,000 to win. “It’s a race we are really look forward to,” says Brian of the Brad Doty Classic. “Brad is someone I looked up to as a kid, and even today. We’re really looking forward to Eldora too. Our Charlie Garrett motors with the Maxim chassis are really working well.”
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
Ronny Shepard asks: What do you think of your chances at Eldora?
Brian answers: I think we are a wild card really. If everything goes right, we’ll be in position to win it, and if things go wrong, we may miss the show. The way our team has jelled together, along with my confidence as a driver…I think we can do well.
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Brown’s Bits
Brian’s last trip to Eldora was to the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet 360 Challenge race in 2008. He was able to win his heat from row two before suffering a DNF.
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 – Impact Signs Awnings Wraps / impact4800.com
Brian says – “David and Julie Goodson have a great family there. They also make sure our trailer looks great with the graphics they provide. We’re proud to represent them.”
The goal at Impact Sign and Lighting is to make selecting the right sign and lighting for your business a simple process for you. Impact can design, create, and install virtually any type of sign on awnings, poles, buildings and much more including racecars, of course! They will work with you from conception to completion and make sure you are completely satisfied. We’ll give you personalized service, expert consultation, quick turnarounds, and reasonable pricing. Impact Sign and Lighting are responsible for the graphics on the Brian Brown Racing #21. Visit them on the web at www.Impact4800.com!
Associate Marketing Partner of the Week – Magtech
Brian says – “For four years, we’ve been using Ed Starr at Magtech for all of our mags. We have used his coil wires and plug wires with no failures. If you have a problem with your mag, or just want it checked out, Ed is the guy.”
The professionals at MagTech Ignition provide repair service for all of your ignition needs. From MSD to Mallory to any and all ignition boxes and plug wires. If you are off track, let the professionals at MagTech get you back on the lead lap and in the winners’ circle. They have over 20 years of ignition experience. Visit them on the web at www.MagtechIgnition.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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