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BRIAN LEPPO RETIRING FROM RACING
By Brad Vores for Brian Leppo Racing
September 30, 2014

Excitement was abundant from Brian Leppo friends and fans following last week’s announcement that Brian would be returning to the wheel of a sprint car for the Dirt Classic presented by Kasey Kahne at Lincoln Speedway.
With the Apple Motorsports #12 coming out of retirement for what was to be a one race deal, Brian strapped back for the event but Brian didn’t transfer into the main event.
Despite being asked to pilot the car in this weekend’s National Open at Williams Grove and talk about a 2015 deal with the team, Brian declined the offer and instead announced that he is stepping away from racing.
“I am stepping away from racing to continue to enjoy family time,” Leppo said about his sudden announcement. “This wasn’t an easy decision but I feel it’s the right one.”
Brian started racing family owned cars in 1990 and was able to compete in micro sprints before moving up through into the 410 sprint car ranks.
“I’ve been fortunate to have lived a dream out, thanks to my parents, grandparents, friends and family along with great car owners, great sponsors and great crew members,” Leppo added. “I greatly appreciate all of my fans and great people we’ve worked with along the way. I have a lot to be thankful for.”
Brian has been fortunate to race for some of the best car owners in the Central Pennsylvania during his years including Swope Motorsports, Keen Motorsports, CC Dietz Motorsports, CJB Motorsports, Zemco Racing and Apple Motorsports.
“I have to thank Lee Stauffer for asking me to run the car last week,” he stated. “Despite not having the results we were hoping for last Saturday, we had a good time being back at the races.”

See what I am saying people!!!!!!!!

Are you sure Lee didn't tell Brian he should "sit in the stands next week"?  

SOMETHING SMELLS LIKE A SKUNK

Maybe?

It  is  a shame  Brian Leppo  is retiring   from racing  , we   will  miss him , his  driving  ability  ,  his   great  personality , and   his   great  connection  with fans  . I  understand   why  Brian is   definitely   retiring  , he found   out what it  was  like  to  be  away from racing  with  his kids  , as   he is  a  great family man  and father  . Another  reason was  it  becomes  a   constant   battle   to obtain   good rides   in  410  sprint  car racing  ,especially  after   you have   good rides  and   then you lose  them for various reasons  . My   opinion  is we  will  lose  more  good drivers   for same  reasons . There   is not many   good reasons   to be in this business  now , as  it is just  that  a  business   not  a  sport  anymore   to have   fun with  as  it use to be . Costs  and continually  putting more  money  in  car  to keep up  with the next  guy is not helping   either .

Considering he was offered the ride and said no, he was also offered the ride for races next season as well.  So not too sure Lee told him to "Sit in the stands next week"

Good luck Brian.

Always rocked a skunk avatar and the number 71 because of him.

Won't ever forget him beating the All-Stars his first night in the Zemco ride, or taking it to Schatz in the CJB 51 (which was actually the fulfillment of one of the things I wanted to see most, Brian and Stevie both racing for the same team).

His version of the Keen 17 was one of the more attractive looking cars, too.