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Brian Brown – Knocking on the Door!
(Bill W) April 9, 2008 – Last weekend saw solid podium finishes for sprint car ace Brian Brown. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver garnered a second place finish at LA Raceway on Saturday night in La Monte, Missouri, before towing to Eagle Raceway in Nebraska to take third in the Ice Breaker Challenge on Sunday afternoon. The Doogs Racing SuperClean #21 has one more weekend to prepare for its defense of the Knoxville Raceway track title!
Thirty-five Winged Outlaw Warriors sprinters found their way to La Monte's 3/8-mile oval. Brian drew inside row three for the fourth and final heat race, but restarted at the back quickly. "We went over the bank and came to a stop," he says. "We started eighth on the restart, and we were able to get back up through there and win it. The car was great!"
Starting outside row two of the 20-lap main event, Brian filed in behind Jesse Hockett early on. "We took off, and straight into second behind Jesse," he says. "I thought we had something for him, but we kept getting freer and freer. It turns out it was a bleeder issue." Despite pulling in with 10 pounds in the right rear (after starting with seven) and the left rear with 7 pounds, Brian was able to hold onto a solid second place finish.
"To have those kinds of problems and still end with a good finish against quality cars was frustrating because you didn't win, but looking at the big picture we could have easily dropped to third or fourth," says Brian. "We're knocking on the door for that first win! It's a little frustrating."
The team got up early and headed to Eagle, Nebraska on Sunday, as hot laps were slated for 2 p.m. With a typical day track in store complete with a cold breeze, a good draw would be the key to anyone's success. "With the top three finishers in the heat redrawing for the feature, we were able to go from fifth to second in our heat," says Brian. "It was typical daytime racing, but at this point, if we can get any race in, we're doing good. We drew a six for the feature. There was rubber down on the track in the heats already, so obviously, we'd have rather drawn the inside row, but that isn't how it worked out."
The first start went well for the SuperClean #21, but an incident brought about a restart. "On the initial start, we got clear up to third, but on the second one, we were back in fifth or sixth," says Brian who eventually filed in behind leader Terry McCarl and Billy Alley. "We worked our way up there a little bit (to third). My only hope was McCarl and Billy making mistakes, and they don't usually do that. It is what it is. It's better than sitting with your feet up on Sunday!"
Dirt Nation
Brian was on Dirt Nation on Monday night. He talked about the team, SuperClean, racign at Knoxville and much more.
Listen in to the archive here…http://dirtnation.net/2008/04/07/brian-brown-sprint-cars/
Website
For up to date information on Brian Brown, visit the revamped www.BrianBrownRacing.com!
T-shirts
New t-shirts are available and can soon be ordered at Brian's website (www.BrianBrownRacing.com), www.Racingthreads.com, or catch us at the races!
Brian's Q&A
Chris asks: I see that you are running a new front hub this year. What brand is it and why the switch?
Brian answers: They are new from Weld Racing. It is a three-spoke hub that takes 1/3 of the horsepower to turn it, and it's just as strong as the old hubs. Weld Racing has been innovative for 25-30 years, and they still are. They are on top of the wheel game and will continue to be. I'm just excited they chose us to do a little R&D with it. It should be out in the future.
Got a question for Brian? Send it to us at [email protected], and we may answer it in this section! Put "? for Brian" in your subject line.
Brown's Bits
Unfortunately, Brian's plans of running at Nebraska Raceway Park were washed out for this weekend. Brian has a great track record at NRP. In eight starts there, he has four wins. It looked to be five wins one year ago in April, but mechanical difficulties sidelined him while leading. Those DNF and a 12th place showings with the World of Outlaws in 2003 are his only starts outside of the top ten. His biggest win at NRP would probably be the 2005 Lawrence Ideus Memorial, when he topped Chad Humston, Jason Martin, Billy Alley and Don Droud Jr.
SuperClean
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SuperClean Products include:
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.
Concrete Cleaner
Great house…dirty driveway? Then you need SuperClean Concrete Cleaner. This concentrated, professional strength formula cuts away grease, grime, dirt, and organic stains leaving your concrete surface as clean as the original finish.
See Heather at a grandstand entrance near you or visit the team's trailer to get your free sample! Superclean is available at Wal-Mart, Autozone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, or to find a retailer near you visit www.superclean.com.
Brian's Updates
Brian's Releases are an up close look at the past, present and future of 2007 Knoxville Raceway track champion, Brian Brown. To receive Brian's weekly updates, send an e-mail to [email protected] with "Brian" in the subject line.
Brian would like to thank SuperClean, Big Ox, Ditzfeld Transfer, Boss Hogg Food Products, Maxim Racing, American Compressed Steel, Michael Ross Memorial Foundation, Champion Brands, Legend Suzuki, Housby Trucks, K&N Filters, Hostiowa.net, Yeager's Harley Davidson, Saldana Radiators, Fuel-Safe Tanks, Blue Springs Extreme Powersports, Awesome Racewear, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Shock Doctor, Weld Wheels, Fire-Down Graphics, Bell Helmets, CP Pistons, Paul's Auto Body Supply, Butler Built Seats, Rod End Supply, Winters Performance Products, ISC Racers Tape, Simpson, Racing Optics, Pro Shocks, Dake Law Office, Wes. Mo. Auto, Don's Truck Wash, Sunshack Tan, McCroskey Chevrolet, Gardner Farms and Hoosier Tires for all their help!
Brian in action at Eagle Raceway (IBRACN Photo)
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