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Brian Brown – Lonestar Sprint Nationals Next!

(Bill W) October 12, 2011 – After a couple of weeks off, the Brian Brown Racing FVP #21 team is ready to head into action tomorrow night in Texas! The inaugural running of the Lonestar Sprint Nationals commences Thursday through Saturday at the Lonestar Speedway west of Kilgore, Texas, and will pay $12,000 to the winner. The best of the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series will be joined by several heavy hitters from around the country.

The Grain Valley, Missouri driver and the team used the time off to get regrouped. "Being off for two weeks is almost like having a fresh season again," says Brian. "Everything is ready, back in order and ready to 'Rock and Roll'. That's what Bryan (Sunby) and Chaddy (Cypert) have been doing. I'm amped up about the next month and a half."

Brian will have members of the partnership team in attendance. "I'm excited about Kilgore," he says. "It's cool that Sam (Hafertepe Jr.) and his family have put up good money for us to race for. With close to 70 cars there, it's going to be tough to come out on top, but we're giving it a shot. We have some of our partners down here who don't get to see us much: Smiley's, TI64 and Hoosier Tire Southwest."

After Kilgore, Brian will stay with the ASCS series at the Devil's Bowl Speedway near Mesquite, Texas next week, and the Short Track Nationals in Little Rock in two weeks. "It's great that Kilgore, Devil's Bowl and Little Rock are all lined up in consecutive weekends," he says. "We haven't had that in the past. Then it will be on to Charlotte (North Carolina) and Las Cruces (New Mexico) to finish off the year."

A lot of dough will be available. "There's a lot of money up for grabs, and I think the minimum amount to win is $6,000," says Brian. "I'm proud of the promoters and the tracks for stepping up and promoting sprint car racing. I think the fans will be the big winner. You're going to see some big car counts and some great racing from here on out."

The FVP team will be prepared for the competition. "With the level of competition, you really have to concentrate on what you're doing," says Brian. "The key is getting in a position to win every night. You don't have to want to come from the back with these fields. That's what our focus has been on getting the car ready."

Three years ago, Brian claimed the Cowtown Nationals in Kennedale, Texas and has had success at the Devil's Bowl and Little Rock too. "We've had some success down here definitely," he says. "I can't say we have a ton of wins, but we've done o.k. The last time we were at Kilgore, I thought we had the fastest car. It laid rubber and we ended up fifth. I think the new configuration will be fun to run."

T-shirts Available at the BA Trailer!

For FVP #21 T-shirts, catch Brian at the track, visit the BA Trailer in Kilgore, or visit www.BrianBrownRacing.com!

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!

Brian's Q&A

Nick Bronson asks: What are your thoughts on Toby Kruse being hired as General Manager at Knoxville?

Brian answers: I just talked to him yesterday and congratulated him. I wanted to let him know that we would help him in any way we can. I think Ralph Capitani has done a great job at getting Knoxville where it is, and Toby will bring some new energy to build on that. Toby is really going to concentrate on building the weekly show there and getting it to where it should be. I don't think he'll do it alone, but he has a good team with John McCoy and Brian Stickel. I think the "Prelude to the Nationals" is just one example of a great event that we can expect in 2012.

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

In 2007, Brian competed in 55 feature events. He has registered 14 (25%) wins, 29 (53%) top fives and 35 (64%) top tens.

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 – Impact Signs Awnings Wraps / impact4800.com

Brian says – "David and Julie Goodson 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. Visit them on the web at www.Impact4800.com!

Associate Marketing Partner of the Week – Carrillo Rods/CP Pistons

Brian says – "With our Ostrich Racing Engines, Carrillo and CP have been my choice the last three or four years. We're happy to use them, and hope we can win some races for them."

CP Pistons and Carrillo industries have joined forces with one goal in mind: offer high quality performance products with excellent customer service. CP has built a reputation of high-end quality pistons, buil5 to perform and outlast; especially in power-sport and sport compact. They are recognized as a technological leader in piston design and development for all venues of motorsports. They focus on providing industry-leading products and performance while maintaining the highest level of customer service.

Nearing their 50th Anniversary, the name Carrillo is synonymous with connecting rods. Carrillo has won more races in virtually every format of motorsports than any rod manufacturer in the world. They carry a full line of stock replacement rods and specialize in custom applications. They focus on providing industry-leading products and performance while maintaining the highest level of customer service. All products are proudly made in USA. Visit them online at www.CP-Carrillo.com!

Brian would like to thank 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, 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, and WSIB Insurance for all their help!

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