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Brian Brown – Racing in the Valley!

(Bill W) September 3, 2008 – At one point this season, Brian Brown was buried pretty deep in the Knoxville Raceway point standings. A surge in the second half saw better performances, and Brian ascended in the point standings. He climbed on more rung on the ladder last Saturday night, and ended the season a respectable fourth. Another busy weekend of racing is planned in the Brian Brown Racing SuperClean #21, including an event in his hometown, Grain Valley, Missouri. There, he will attempt to defend his win there one year ago, and become the 2008 "Kansas City King of the Wings"!

A good qualifying week at Knoxville on August 23, was followed up last Saturday with a familiar refrain. Brian timed in 15^th on the field. "We were a couple of tenths off in qualifying, and unfortunately, that's been the norm this year," he says. A second place heat finish qualified him for the 25-lap main event on Season Championship Night.

The 2007 track champion started 14^th in the feature field, and quickly charged towards the front. "We were up to seventh, and got to racing with Bronson Maeschen quite a bit," says Brian. "We may have had a top five car…we let (Don) Droud get away from us a little bit too there the last five laps."

With two laps to go, Billy Alley got upside down in turn one. After slowing to a stop for the red, Brian was hit from behind. "I saw the red out coming across, and I don't know if Justin (Henderson) didn't see it or what, but he got into the back of us," says Brian. "That's how he (Henderson) got upside down. It didn't do anything to the car to slow us down."

The last two laps saw Brian settle for seventh at the checkers. "It was a tough year for us, but we'll move forward," he says. "We did get up to fourth in the points by the end (after being as far back as 13^th), so that was one of our mid-season goals we had set. It just seemed like an uphill battle all year long, whether it was racing or with the points. We started in the back every week it seemed, and I don't know how many cars we passed, but I'm sure it was more than anyone else."

The Lake Ozark Speedway Nationals finale was Sunday, and the team tried their luck in running for the $3,000 top prize. That essentially went out the window after the draw. "My lucky draw person drew a 75 out of a 75," says Brian. "That put us in the back of the heat, and with the format the way they have it, you pretty much have to win the heat to have a chance."

Despite starting dead last in his heat (11^th) and running up to fourth, that wasn't enough for a feature transfer. The format transferred the top three finishers in the heats to the feature. "(Track Owner) Kevin Gundaker and his staff do a great job with that event, but I'd like to see a guy rewarded for coming from 11^th to 4^th in a heat in a 'nationals' race like that," explains Brian. "Maybe in the future they can look at something like that. I'm fine with that WOW format most nights, but when there are 40+ cars, it's tough when you draw poorly. A guy who starts on the pole and runs third in the heat is in better shape than a guy going from 11^th to 4^th. I don't think that's right in a big event like that."

Brian did transfer to the A by winning the B main, and started 17^th. He put on another charge, but pulled off later in the event. "We got as far up as 10^th before the engine started warming up," he says. "Sixth paid the same as 20^th, so we pulled it in…we'll get it ready for this weekend."

Coming Home

It's looking like a two-race weekend for Brian. On Saturday, he'll get an opportunity to race right in Grain Valley. He'll attempt to win for the second September in a row there, and is also assisting with the promotion of the "Kansas City King of the Wings" event featuring 360 sprints and midgets racing for $1200 to win plus 305 sprints. "I'm looking forward to returning to the Valley Speedway," he says. "I've only got to race there the one time and it went well. I hope we get some great weather, and have a lot of people having some fun out there!" Sunday, Brian is tentatively planning on racing at the Nebraska Cup at the Eagle Raceway.

Website

For up to date information on Brian Brown, visit the revamped www.BrianBrownRacing.com!

T-shirts

New t-shirts are available and can be ordered at Brian's website (www.BrianBrownRacing.com), www.Racingthreads.com, or catch us at the races!

Brian's Q&A

Bill W asks: You have a hand in promoting this Saturday's events at the Valley Speedway. What have you learned about promoting?

Brian answers: I'm a big sprint car fan that's had an opportunity to drive. Anything I can do to help promote a race and make it fun for the fans, I'll do. My friend, Scott Pennington, is promoting this deal, so I wanted to give him all the help I can. I'm just assisting. We'll just try to make it a good show that gets over at a decent time. I think the fans will enjoy the openwheel tripleheader with the 360 sprints, midgets, and 305 sprints.

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

On this date in 2006, Brian won the LOS 360 Nationals. Brian survived early contact with another competitor, replaced his top wing and surged from his third row starting spot to take the lead from Bobby Hawks on a lap eight restart. On lap 20, Jesse Hockett got into the mix, and slid past Brian for the lead. A restart on lap 24, provide Brian the opportunity to slide back past Hockett and fend him off for the win. Hawks was third, ahead of Robbie Standridge and 20^th starting Foster Landon.

SuperClean

SuperClean is the "super product" for your home, auto, outdoor and marine cleaning jobs. Whether it is grease, oil, wax, tar or dirt that you need to clean from concrete, wheels or just about anything else, SuperClean is the product for you! To learn more about SuperClean, visit www.SuperClean.com!

SuperClean Products include:

Tire Gloss

Get a showroom shine every time! Rejuvenate your tires with SuperClean Tire Gloss. Our unique formula clings to tires, giving them a long-lasting luster while protecting against dirt, dust and road grime.

Accuvision

When wet weather hits, rest assured that SuperClean AccuVision will help you drive safely by keeping your windshield clear and the road in sight! Our advanced technology improves visibility by repelling rain, sleet, and snow without any rubbing, buffing or waxing. Use it on any glass surface for a long-lasting, high-quality treatment.

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.

Marketing Partner of the Week – Ditzfeld Transfer

Ditzfeld Transfer has been with Brian since the start of his racing career, and was his first sponsor. The Sedalia based family owned trucking business has been in operation for over 45 years, and has a commitment to maintaining the highest level of service. Currently, Ditzfeld Transfer utilizes more than 50 power units and 160 trailers. To learn more about Ditzfeld Transfer, visit www.DitzfeldTransfer.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, 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 races with Rusty Potter at LOS (John Lee/Highflyn' Photo)

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From IBRACN

BROWN AND DOOGS SPLIT - (9-3-08 @ 8:50 pm) - FACT - Brian Brown and the Doogs #21 team has split effective immediately. There are a lot of rumors flying around about who will replace Brown in the seat of the #21 but nothing concrete as of this post. What happens with Super Clean now? I thought that Super Clean signed with the driver and not the team and it was for multiple seasons. I'm checking with sources and will keep this updated as I get info. UPDATE #1 - (9-3-08 @ 9:30 pm) - FACT - I just got word from Brian Brown that he and the Doogs have in fact split, effective immediately. However, you will continue to see Brian Brown pilot the Super Clean #21 in several events that remain on his schedule. Brian will be the owner/driver of the #21 for the remainder of the season. Super Clean is his sponsor and he is under contract with them so nothing will change as far as that goes. Brown's schedule has him running the ASCS Midwest race at Butler County Motorplex on Friday, the WOW event at Grain Valley on Saturday and the Nebraska Cup at Eagle Raceway on Sunday. However, Brown's press release that was sent out this afternoon has him running at Grain Valley on Saturday and tentatively at Eagle on Sunday. Good luck to both Brian and the Doogs for the rest of the season.