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Brian Brown – Rising Expectations!
(Bill W) March 18, 2013 – For almost any sprint car driver in the world, twelfth and thirteenth place finishes with the World of Outlaws would be a major thrill. For Brian Brown and the Casey's General Stores/FVP #21 team, it is a time to reflect and look for improvement. That was the case last weekend in California at Tulare's Thunderbowl Speedway. This weekend, the WoO will tackle a new track in Stockton on Friday, and tow to Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico on Saturday.
You seem a bit disappointed with your finishes at Tulare.
Twelfth and thirteenth aren't horrible finishes considering the field we're running in. But with our results the last couple of years, I think our expectations are a lot higher. We expect to contend for wins. I need to do a better job as a driver to get there.
You qualified third quick on Friday night. It sounded like a rough track.
Qualifying was probably our strongest point all weekend. That goes back to our Charlie Garrett engines. Qualifying at Tulare is just kind of 'hold your breath and pray'. You need to get through or around the holes as best you can and just hold on. You have to put yourself in positions you don't want to be in. In my case, I can do that for about two laps, but I'm not as good doing it eight or ten laps. That hurts me.
The heat didn't go so well, but you transferred through the B.
You need to manhandle it and bounce through the holes there. You have to risk equipment in every corner if you're going to finish up front. I never got comfortable enough to go up there and wrestle around. We were able to transfer through the B.
Not your type of track, but how did the feature go?
We passed a couple and got passed by a couple (after starting 11th). I think we ended up 13th. (Turns) Three and four got slick with a big cushion…if they ever got one and two like that, it would have been great.
Describe turns one and two.
There were ruts that were three feet wide and a foot and a half deep. Not growing up on that kind of track, it's hard to pick up. I felt we got better as the weekend went on, and maybe we'll be better on some of these tracks coming up.
I bet that kept the crew busy, didn't it?
Chad (Morgan) and Travis (Marsch) stuck by me, knowing that isn't really my kind of deal the way the track was. A strong team shows when you struggle and they stick by you. They were good cheerleaders all weekend long.
You came right back on Saturday and registered fifth quick.
It was hold it on the floor and hope you're in the right place again. I think I could qualify better than race, because it was still daylight during that time. I could see the holes a little better. The clay is so dark, and the track isn't lit so well…it's hard to see those holes later on. I think I turned it over four or five times this weekend…I just never finished it off and got on my lid!
What did you do to prepare for the heat race?
We freed the car up to maybe go up in the holes a bit. We never ventured up there and stayed low. We weren't very good. The heat was disappointing (8th).
You made it through the B main again.
We were able to end up second after (Jason) Sides and (DJ) Netto got together. At that point, we were getting better.
It sounded like the track took rubber, and you were starting 12th.
We were able to get up to 8th. Then it laid rubber, and we were way too tight. As the rubber got thicker and thicker, we got tighter and tighter. I had to back my corners up and a few guys were able to get outside me (Brian finished 12th).
This weekend you'll be at a new track in Stockton and at Chico.
We're looking forward to Stockton. I'm hearing good things about the track. We weren't great at Chico the last time we were there, but we're hoping to be better there too!
Follow Brian on the Web, Twitter and Facebook!
Follow Brian at his website located at www.BrianBrownRacing.com!
Also keep up with FVP, Casey's and Brian on Facebook and Twitter at the following links…
Twitter Links – @BrianBrown21, @FVPRacing, @CaseysGenStores
Facebook Links
Brian Brown Racing – www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Brown-Racing/200630163294222
Casey's General Stores – www.facebook.com/pages/Caseys-General-Stores/112073528804354
FVP Racing - http://www.facebook.com/FVPRacing?ref=ts&fref=ts
Other Web site info
Casey's: www.caseys.com
FVP: www.fvpparts.com
Brown's Bits
Brian's first career win came at Thunderhill Raceway in Mayetta, Kansas on September 11, 1999. Scott "Breezy" Whitworth, Bob Weuve, Jaymie Moyle and Vince Williams rounded out the top five. With his win at Knoxville on June 6, Brian has amassed 78 careers victories.
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 – All Pro Cylinder Heads
All Pro Heads is the Industry Leader in Small Block Chevy Aluminum Cylinder Heads, (as well as the new Generation 3 and Mopar W9RP) ,catering to the hard core racer always looking for the perfect design for a specific application. Whether it's Sprints, Super Late Models, Drag Racing, Off-Road, Marine or Road Racing, you can count on All Pro. Visit them on the web at www.AllProHeads.com!
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!
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