By Bill W
August 20, 2013 – Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team will return to Knoxville Raceway for the first time Saturday since his second place run in the Nationals on August 10. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver competed with the World of Outlaws at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Nebraska last Tuesday and with the ASCS National Series on the Salina High Banks in Oklahoma Saturday.
You have always run well at McCool Junction, but it seemed the track conditions were a little different than you usually see there.
We decided to run at McCool with the Outlaws. SLS (Promotions) always does a good job. There was a big crowd. The track was pretty narrow to start the night, and that’s usually not what we’re accustomed to there. Usually, it’s wide and slick.
You were able to make the heat invert after time trials.
We didn’t lay down the best lap. Maybe I left a little bit on the table, and we ended up twelfth quick.
You were able to finish second in the heat, which got you to the Dash and you finished tenth there.
The heats and Dash…really where you started was where you finished. At that point, the track was just a lane and a half wide. They tried to rework it, and maybe the feature saw the track two and a half to three lanes wide.
How did the feature go?
I tried to pass Sammy (Swindell) there for ninth, and ended up losing a couple spots. The race ended up going non-stop, and we ended up twelfth. It definitely wasn’t the run we were looking for coming off of the Nationals.
The High Banks of Salina have always matched your style.
Salina has always been a good track for us. Going in, I don’t think we’d ever run worse than second or third there. We drew a tough heat and started eighth. We were able to get up to fourth. It was kind of the same thing as Tuesday…it was pretty narrow.
You started thirteenth in the feature, and finished ninth.
Something was going on with our steering. It was making it tough to steer. I felt like an amateur at times out there. I was all over the place. We ended up ninth, which is obviously not what we were looking for. I think we figured out the problem, so hopefully, that bug is off the list. We’re really looking forward to taking our car to the Jackson Nationals here in a couple weeks (August 30 and 31).
You can concentrate on Knoxville this Saturday night.
We wanted to keep the steam going from the Knoxville Nationals, and we had two results this week that we weren’t really happy with. We’ll keep plugging away at it. Definitely, we’re looking forward to going back to Knoxville Saturday for Season Championship night. We’d like to put one more win on the board there. There’s definitely a huge point race going on, and maybe we can go steal some thunder and get the win. It’s always good to run Knoxville, no matter when it is.
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FVP: www.fvpparts.com
Brown’s Bits
Brian has an even dozen wins on the season. He has five at Knoxville (three 410 including his prelim at the Knoxville Nationals and two 360), one in Tucson, Arizona, one in Hanford, California, on in Grain Valley, Missouri, one at the Jackson (MN) Spring Nationals, one in Sioux Center, Iowa, one in Fairmont, Minnesota and one at the Front Row Challenge in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
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 – Maxim Racing
Brian says, “Chuck and Karen Merrill are not only great people, but they put everything into putting the best car out on the market. I’ve always been a supporter of theirs, and with Brian Brown Racing, you’ll always see their chassis.”
Brian has been partnering with Maxim since 2003. After years of success as a car owner, Chuck Merrill started his chassis business in a rented three-bay garage in November of 1988. The first car was driven by Johnny Herrera at the Florida All Stars Sprint Week in February of 1989. By June of that year, Maxim moved into a 7,000 square foot facility. By 2001, Maxim had grown substantially producing 304 chassis that year. In 2002, Maxim moved to its present 12,500 square foot location in Springfield, Illinois. Maxim continues to offer their customers unmatched service and support, and currently has 17 quality employees, and builds over 400 chassis on an annual basis. Their world-famous “K-car” was designed for Steve Kinser, and has won ten Knoxville Nationals titles and fourteen World of Outlaws championships! To top it all, Maxim offers a warranty if you are not completely satisfied with your car. For more information on Maxim, visit www.racemaxims.com!
Associate Marketing Partner of the Week – Arctic Cat
For over 40 years, World Class Snowmobiles™ have been wearing the Arctic Cat name. Arctic Cat is equally proud to make Arctic Cat ATVs, too. They represent dedication and commitment to advanced manufacturing techniques, engineering innovation and industry leadership. Arctic Cat Inc., based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) under the Arctic Cat brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories. The Company markets its products through a network of independent dealers located throughout the contiguous United States and Canada, and through distributors representing dealers in Alaska, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets. The Arctic Cat brand name is among the most widely recognized and respected names in the snowmobile and ATV industry.
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!