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Brian Brown – Another Victory at I-80 Speedway!
(Bill W) April 11, 2011 – Brian Brown and the FVP #21 racing team recorded yet another victory at the I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska last Saturday night. The win against a stout group of sprint cars assembled for an ASCS-Midwest tilt was worth $3,000. This weekend, the Grain Valley, Missouri driver will take on the World of Outlaws in Paducah, Kentucky and Pevely, Missouri.
Mud greeted racers in Friday's prelim. A heavy racing surface was on tap, but a good start from outside row three got Brian into second. An exciting last lap pass after battling with Logan Forler gave him the win. "After they had the rain they had on Thursday, the track was pretty narrow," says Brian. "We were able to get from sixth to second on the first lap, and that put us in good position. I was able to race with Logan for the last four or five laps, and we were able to make the pass for the win on the final lap."
The win put Brian in the redraw and he would start inside row three. "The heat was a good momentum builder," he says. "We knew the feature would be tough from row three. There were good cars all around us. The track was probably as rough a half-mile as I've been on. Three and four had some holes you didn't want to get close to, and turn two was nasty on the exit."
Still, he surged to the front to challenge leader, Seth Bergman. In the end, Bergman pulled away in clean air and Brian finished second. "We were able to get a good start," he says. "We got to third and eventually second. Seth was setting a really good pace out in clean air. His car was a little faster. Once we got to traffic on lap eight or nine, I think we had something for him. Unfortunately, the yellow came out, and he was back in clean air. That was all she wrote. He did a great job."
The heat draw in Saturday's finale saw Brian start outside row one. He pulled away and led from green to checker on a much different track than Friday. "I wouldn't have minded starting in the back on Saturday," he says. "That track was racy, and a guy could pass from back there. Starting beside Jack Dover in row one could have been a bad thing if we didn't win the heat. We were able to beat him to turn one and from there we had a really good car."
As the track got drier, strategies were playing out pitside. Brian would post outside of row two for the 25-lapper. "We tried to keep up on the track changes," he says. "The key was getting a good start. Again, there was a bunch of good cars around us. I needed to get going quick, and we were able to get up to second."
A duel for the lead ensued with Don Droud Jr. for several laps. "Don was running a great race," says Brian. "I think we had our car a little tighter than the others, but once our fuel load ran off, we really took off. I was able to get by him, but he drove back by me with a good run. Racing with him gave me the chance to drive across turn four and catch the fast exit on the high side. I don't know if I would have found that running by myself."
Once out front, Brian pulled away, but two late cautions slowed things. "We were getting through traffic pretty well, and those yellows were the last thing we wanted to see…especially on the white flag lap," he says. "I looked at the scoreboard and saw Wayne (Johnson) was second. I knew he had started pretty far back. We were able to hold him off."
Several representatives of the FVP racing team were on hand. "Having Don Long, Scott Ritchhart and all our great marketing partners there was a bonus," says Brian. "It's always great to win, and the guys all worked hard. To get a first and a second was a great weekend for the whole FVP team."
Brian will tow to Paducah International Raceway on Friday to run with the World of Outlaws before heading up to the I-55 Raceway in Pevely on Saturday.
Follow Brian and FVP Racing on Twitter, Facebook and Youtube!
The FVP marketing team has launched a Twitter page, a Facebook page (including Brian's GoPro In-car camera videos and FVP Racing Report), and a Youtube page (make sure to subscribe to all!) to keep up to date with Brian and FVP racing! You can become a fan and follow along by clicking on the links below:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fvpracing
Facebook: http://bit.ly/2rakgn
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=fvpracing
Web site
For up to date information on Brian Brown, visit www.BrianBrownRacing.com!
T-shirts
To purchase Brian's new t-shirts, visit www.BrianBrownRacing.com!
Brian's Q&A
Jared Solomon asks: Is race night more hectic for your crew when you field the second car (driven by Justyn Cox)?
Brian answers: The way we had it set up this weekend, Paul Flynn and Jacob Engel were working with Justyn. He has his own spares and tools. That way, my guys can work on the 21, and those guys can work on the 21c. I try to coach Justyn along as much as I can, and he had a great weekend. I think he's going to open up some eyes this year. He cut some really good laps last weekend. On Friday, I think he could have run top five pretty easy.
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
Brian posted a solid top ten finish in last year's WoO show at I-55 Raceway in Pevely. A strong heat run put him in the dash and in position for the good run.
FVP
We 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. Visit us on the web at www.FVPparts.com!
SPLASH
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!
Marketing Partner of the Week – Impact Sign & Lighting
Brian says – "David and Julie Gibson have a great family there. They also make sure our FVP #21 and 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 SuperClean #21. The new website will be up soon at www.Impact4800.com!
Associate Marketing Partner of the Week – Cometic Gaskets
Cometic Gasket supplies hi-performance gaskets for a variety of motorsports markets: ATV, Drag Race, Domestic Automotive, Harley-Davidson®, MX/Dirt, Off-Road, PWC, Road Race, Snowmobile, Sport Compact and Street. Give us a call today and let us put our experience to work for you.
Brian would like to thank FVP, Searsboro Telephone Company, Impact Sign and Lighting, Champion Brands, SPLASH, Ditzfeld Transfer, Maxim Racing, Smiley's Racing Products, Weld Wheels, Housby Trucks, My State Insurance Rates, 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, A1 Mortgage, Rockwell Security, Paul's Auto Body Supply, Engler Machine, Vortex Wings, Ostrich Racing Engines, Penray, All Pro Cylinder Heads, Butler Built Seats, Rod End Supply, KSE Racing Products, Winters Performance Products, Santomauro Racing Products, Cometic Gaskets, Kaeding Performance, Donovan, Magtech, ISC Racers Tape, Racing Optics, Pro Shocks, Don's Truck Wash, Gardner Farms, Hoosier Tires, GoPro, XYZ Machining, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Peterson Fluid System, Red Devil Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, www.Impact4800.com and WSIB Insurance for all their help!
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