From Bill W
April 29, 2013 – It was a successful return to the Knoxville Raceway for Brian Brown and Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team. After registering quick time, he suffered a mechanical problem in the heat. After winning the B, he put on a show, driving from 19th to 5th. This weekend, he will be pulling double duty at Knoxville.
Coming back to Knoxville has been a long time coming, hasn’t it?
It was great to get back to Knoxville. Being other places, you forget how good you have it at Knoxville. Everything we do from here on out is to practice for the Knoxville Nationals. We want to do well for our partners, Casey’s General Stores, FVP, Searsboro Telephone Company, Impact, Ditzfeld Transfer, Champion Oil, Smiley’s…and everyone that helps us out.
What do you focus on in preparing for August?
To be good at the Nationals, you have to qualify well, do well in the heat and do well in the feature to put yourself in position to win it. We’re working hard on all three aspects all year long. We want to win it not only for ourselves and our partners, but for the Knoxville Raceway itself as a regular.
Things started really well, but you broke in the heat.
We were able to get quick-time, which is a big key for the Nationals. Unfortunately, we broke a quick-change gear going for the lead in the heat. It was unfortunate. We were lucky we didn’t tag a valve or anything like that. I feel we have the best team in the country. It’s something that just happens sometimes.
It was smooth sailing in the B.
We used it as a test session to make our car better. It was good to be able to win it.
What is your strategy when you start so deep in the feature (19th)?
We didn’t really pass too many cars early. We were just picking and choosing really. We were keeping our nose clean. Once we got to some clean air, we got rolling.
You did get going. Once in the top ten, you really started picking up spots.
The car was really good. We could run the top or the bottom. That’s something you need at Nationals. You need to be able to maneuver. I think we’ve been really good on top at the Nationals, but not so much on the bottom. We’re working to get balanced.
You challenged for fourth towards the end of the race.
We actually passed (Dusty) Zomer there for fourth towards the end. I got up over the cushion and he was able to get me back. I kind of got a little excited. Once you get up there with the fast cars, sometimes you overdrive it.
How did you feel about your night overall?
We have really good car speed. Other than the heat, I don’t think we could have asked for a better night at Knoxville. I’m looking forward to getting back there this weekend and running both the 410 and the 360. We’ll be doing that some this year to not only prepare for the Nationals, but the 360 Nationals as well. We want the best chance we can get to win one of those.
Follow Brian on the Web, Twitter and Facebook!
Follow Brian at his website located at www.BrianBrownRacing.com!
Also keep up with FVP, Casey’s and Brian on Facebook and Twitter at the following links…
Twitter Links – @BrianBrown21, @FVPRacing, @CaseysGenStores
Facebook Links
Brian Brown Racing – www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-
Casey’s General Stores – www.facebook.com/pages/Caseys-
FVP Racing – http://www.facebook.com/
Other Web site info
Casey’s: www.caseys.com
FVP: www.fvpparts.com
Brown’s Bits
Brian is tied for tenth on the all-time 410 feature win list with fellow “Show Me State” driver Eddie Leavitt at 21. He is tied for seventh on the 360 list with Mike Twedt, Wayne Redmond and Steve Breazeale with 11 wins.
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.”
Receive faxes through your e-mail when you’re away from the fax machine! Visit www.FaxMeService.com for easy sign-up options! It’s the simplicity of a fax through the convenience of e-mail. It’s easy to use, with no setup and a low fee!
Associate Marketing Partner of the Week – Rod End Supply
Brian says – “Bob Douglas and Rod End Supply have always been very good to us. They make the nicest, most durable rod ends in racing, and we are proud to run them.”
Whether you’re running a go-cart, micro, mini-sprint, midget, modified, late model, sprint or a tractor, Rod End Supply has the assortment of rod ends, radius rods, and specialty products that will help you lead the field in performing at your maximum potential. At Rod End Supply, “They don’t just sell ‘em, they race ‘em! Visit them on the web at www.RodEndSupply.com or call 1-800-284-2902 today!
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, Vortex Wings, Penray, All Pro Cylinder Heads, Butler Built Seats, AkzoNobel Sikkens, AllDayParts.com, Tru Square, Jack Links, 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 Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, Mothers Wax, Don’s Truck Wash, Gardner Farms, Hoosier Tires, GoPro, XYZ Machining, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Peterson Fluid System, Red Devil Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, ADD, 6B Apparel, Zips Energy Seeds, Bosch, NGK, Garrett Racing Engines, MSD and WSIB Insurance for all their support!