|
Brian Brown – Crazy Eights!
(Bill W) March 26, 2008 – Sprint car driver Brian Brown may not feel like writing home about a pair of eighth place finishes, but when 50+ of the best in the business are gathered, it's not bad! Such was the case last Friday and Saturday night at the American Sprint Cars on Tour Spring Nationals at the State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver's finishes were identical, but the two nights were vastly different for the driver of the Doogs family SuperClean #21. Mixing a good draw with a bad one on different tracks got the same results!
The weekend started well with the draw. "We drew a real good number and that was the key on Friday," says Brian. "We were able to win the heat and get into the top eight for the redraw. We were the seventh car to draw and there was a two and a six left in there. We would have loved to draw that two, but we got the six. It was really tough to pass, unless your name was Jason Johnson."
The conditions on Friday were heavy, and it was tough to get by anyone up front, especially with the talent assembled. "We weren't bad, we were rolling around there pretty good," says the 2007 Knoxville Raceway track champion. "With about ten to go, I ran out of tear-offs and our right rear tire started to go down, so our finish (eighth) wasn't bad compared to a lot of other guys who got stuff tore up or didn't make the show."
If Friday's draw was a good one, Saturday's couldn't have been worse. In addition, chilly weather and a much drier track awaited. "We drew 72 out of 72," says Brian. "The dry track fits my driving style a little better. I feel the most confidence when there's room to operate, and the car is dialed in!"
Starting eighth in a heat race that included such drivers as Aaron Berryhill, Terry McCarl, Billy Alley, Natalie Sather and others, Brian was able to surge from eighth to fourth. The performance was still not enough to earn a transfer to Saturday's finale, so Brian had to run the B, which he won ahead of Wayne Johnson and Josh Fisher.
The track slicked to a curb high on the banked 3/8 mile. The slick conditions suited Brown well, and he made some hay early on from his row nine starting spot. "There wasn't a whole lot of passing going on out there, especially after lap fifteen on," he says. "On lap twelve, we were only running twelfth, so we were good to get up to where we did by the end."
The pair of eighth place finishes bode well for the team as they get closer to the meat of their season. It was an improvement over the previous week's efforts at Devil's Bowl and they will look to go several spots higher starting this weekend. The weekend in Oklahoma City was an opportunity for some SuperClean representatives to see the team in action as well. "It was great having them here," says Brian. "We would have liked to have had them in victory lane with us for sure, but I think they had a good time!"
As he steadies his focus on another Knoxville track championship, Brian is also realistic about the team's first two outings. "We're probably still not where we should be, but looking at the quality of the cars we've seen the first couple of weeks, it's like a 'Who's Who?' of sprint car racing. We'll be ready to go and use the next couple weeks to get there."
Up Next
Look for Brian and the Doogs #21 SuperClean team to head to the Eagle Raceway near Eagle, Nebraska this weekend for the Ice Breaker Challenge.
Website
For up to date information on Brian Brown, visit the revamped www.BrianBrownRacing.com!
T-shirts
New t-shirts are available and can soon be ordered at Brian's website (www.BrianBrownRacing.com), www.Racingthreads.com, or catch us at the races!
Brian's Q&A
Richard in Rock Port, MO asks: What are your thoughts about NASCAR? Do you watch it much? Is there anyone you follow?
Brian answers: I really enjoy it. I enjoy watching it, and I think it's really good racing, probably the best in the world as far as side-by-side racing. I follow Tony (Stewart), Kasey (Kahne) and Clint Bowyer the most. I talk to Clint once every couple of weeks, so we keep in touch with how we are both doing. It's fun to turn it on and watch people you know and are able to cheer for. I'm still a Tony Stewart fan, first and foremost!
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 has 30 career feature wins with the Winged Outlaw Warrior (WOW) 360 series. He is second to Randy Martin who has 35. He won five out of nine features with the series in 2007, 8 of 12 in 2006, 3 of 7 in 2005, and 3 of 5 in 2004. The only year he ran the full series schedule was the inaugural season in 2000. He won the championship and Rookie of the Year honors on the strength of seven feature wins in the 20 race series.
SuperClean
SuperClean is the "super product" for your home, auto, outdoor and marine cleaning jobs. Whether it be 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:
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.
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, Big Ox, 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 in action at the State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City (Doug Johnson Photo)
Bill W MediaMonroe, IA USA[email protected]
If this post isn't results, stories or something c
constructive, it isn't me!
@BillWMedia
www.OpenWheel101.com
|
This message was edited on
March 29, 2008 at
08:04:20 PM by tinker
Reply to:
Posted By: Bill W on March 26 2008 at 07:47:52 PM
Brian Brown – Crazy Eights!
(Bill W) March 26, 2008 – Sprint car driver Brian Brown may not feel like writing home about a pair of eighth place finishes, but when 50+ of the best in the business are gathered, it's not bad! Such was the case last Friday and Saturday night at the American Sprint Cars on Tour Spring Nationals at the State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver's finishes were identical, but the two nights were vastly different for the driver of the Doogs family SuperClean #21. Mixing a good draw with a bad one on different tracks got the same results!
The weekend started well with the draw. "We drew a real good number and that was the key on Friday," says Brian. "We were able to win the heat and get into the top eight for the redraw. We were the seventh car to draw and there was a two and a six left in there. We would have loved to draw that two, but we got the six. It was really tough to pass, unless your name was Jason Johnson."
The conditions on Friday were heavy, and it was tough to get by anyone up front, especially with the talent assembled. "We weren't bad, we were rolling around there pretty good," says the 2007 Knoxville Raceway track champion. "With about ten to go, I ran out of tear-offs and our right rear tire started to go down, so our finish (eighth) wasn't bad compared to a lot of other guys who got stuff tore up or didn't make the show."
If Friday's draw was a good one, Saturday's couldn't have been worse. In addition, chilly weather and a much drier track awaited. "We drew 72 out of 72," says Brian. "The dry track fits my driving style a little better. I feel the most confidence when there's room to operate, and the car is dialed in!"
Starting eighth in a heat race that included such drivers as Aaron Berryhill, Terry McCarl, Billy Alley, Natalie Sather and others, Brian was able to surge from eighth to fourth. The performance was still not enough to earn a transfer to Saturday's finale, so Brian had to run the B, which he won ahead of Wayne Johnson and Josh Fisher.
The track slicked to a curb high on the banked 3/8 mile. The slick conditions suited Brown well, and he made some hay early on from his row nine starting spot. "There wasn't a whole lot of passing going on out there, especially after lap fifteen on," he says. "On lap twelve, we were only running twelfth, so we were good to get up to where we did by the end."
The pair of eighth place finishes bode well for the team as they get closer to the meat of their season. It was an improvement over the previous week's efforts at Devil's Bowl and they will look to go several spots higher starting this weekend. The weekend in Oklahoma City was an opportunity for some SuperClean representatives to see the team in action as well. "It was great having them here," says Brian. "We would have liked to have had them in victory lane with us for sure, but I think they had a good time!"
As he steadies his focus on another Knoxville track championship, Brian is also realistic about the team's first two outings. "We're probably still not where we should be, but looking at the quality of the cars we've seen the first couple of weeks, it's like a 'Who's Who?' of sprint car racing. We'll be ready to go and use the next couple weeks to get there."
Up Next
Look for Brian and the Doogs #21 SuperClean team to head to the Eagle Raceway near Eagle, Nebraska this weekend for the Ice Breaker Challenge.
Website
For up to date information on Brian Brown, visit the revamped www.BrianBrownRacing.com!
T-shirts
New t-shirts are available and can soon be ordered at Brian's website (www.BrianBrownRacing.com), www.Racingthreads.com, or catch us at the races!
Brian's Q&A
Richard in Rock Port, MO asks: What are your thoughts about NASCAR? Do you watch it much? Is there anyone you follow?
Brian answers: I really enjoy it. I enjoy watching it, and I think it's really good racing, probably the best in the world as far as side-by-side racing. I follow Tony (Stewart), Kasey (Kahne) and Clint Bowyer the most. I talk to Clint once every couple of weeks, so we keep in touch with how we are both doing. It's fun to turn it on and watch people you know and are able to cheer for. I'm still a Tony Stewart fan, first and foremost!
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 has 30 career feature wins with the Winged Outlaw Warrior (WOW) 360 series. He is second to Randy Martin who has 35. He won five out of nine features with the series in 2007, 8 of 12 in 2006, 3 of 7 in 2005, and 3 of 5 in 2004. The only year he ran the full series schedule was the inaugural season in 2000. He won the championship and Rookie of the Year honors on the strength of seven feature wins in the 20 race series.
SuperClean
SuperClean is the "super product" for your home, auto, outdoor and marine cleaning jobs. Whether it be 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:
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.
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, Big Ox, 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 in action at the State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City (Doug Johnson Photo)
Bill W MediaMonroe, IA USA[email protected]
|
What the heck kind of front hubs are on Brown's car?
http://www.brianbrownracing.com/PhotoGet.aspx?width=500&height=333&id=182
http://www.brianbrownracing.com/PhotoGet.aspx?width=500&height=333&id=184
|
