4/15/2013
Sprint Source
Brian Brown – Back Home as California Trip Closes!
(Bill W) April 15, 2013 – Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 are back in familiar territory now as they have returned to the Midwest from their western swing with the World of Outlaws. An eleventh place finish at Perris Auto Speedway finished things up on Saturday, and the Grain Valley, Missouri driver looks forward to competing in his hometown and at the Knoxville Raceway this weekend.
Things started for you with the WoO at Hanford (King’s Speedway), where you won in the 360 a week ago.
We were really looking forward to getting there after our win. I think we were third quick overall hot lapping, and we were the first car out. We’ve been kind of fighting getting our car balanced the way it needs to be balanced. You miss a little bit with the Outlaws and you’re where we ended up (14th).
That put you inside row three for your heat.
We were running fifth and challenging Steve (Kinser) for fourth. Then we had a double-file restart, and I kind of got used up on it. It seems on the double-files, you’re either taking advantage, or being taken advantage of. We feel we haven’t been aggressive enough on those. We need to be.
Did things feel better in the B?
We changed our car quite a bit. We got it better, and we were able to win it.
You started outside of row seven in the main event.
We were maintaining through the first couple yellows. We were kind of four-wide there, and I probably should have pushed the issue more, but I didn’t. I got up over a guy’s right rear and came to a stop off of three and four. The Outlaw officials thought that I brought out the caution on purpose, so that was the end of the night for us.
Four-wide? It must have been a racy track!
It ended up being a great race. It was dry-slick with several grooves. I was just sorry not to be a part of it. It was the track I was looking forward to most, and they had a great track for us to run on. It was one of the best races I’ve seen in a while.
It sounds like you made some adjustments for Perris on Saturday.
Chad Morgan and Travis Marsch decided to bring down our Knoxville car for Perris. We’re trying to sort through some issues. The engine we had in was fresh. We qualified well (10th). We made the invert.
Running second in your heat qualified you for the Dash, but you didn’t get to run it.
Pushing off, we had an ignition switch go bad. So, when we had an opportunity to make something happen, we weren’t able to.
You wound up your trip with a solid 11th place finish.
I think the fastest lap of the night was turned in the A main. So it was heavy and there wasn’t much passing. We settled for 11th.
You must be happy to be headed toward the Midwest.
We’re happy to be headed home. Knoxville obviously is on our schedule for Saturday. Looks like Jackson (MN) is already postponed. It looks like we’ll run Valley Speedway in Grain Valley on Friday (ASCS-Warrior event). We’ll just have to look at the weather. It will be good to get to some tracks we know. It was good to go to California. It was good for FVP and their customers and employees. We had some good finishes and some bad, but I think we learned a lot from the trip. It was good for the big picture.
It looks like this year will be as tough as any in the 410 class at Knoxville.
Everyone will be ready to go. They will have fresh stuff and be looking to win. We’re going to do our best. The rest of the guys don’t really care where we’ve been racing, they want to win. Terry McCarl, Mark Dobmeier, Davey Heskin, Don Droud, Lucas Wolfe…the list goes on and on. Knoxville’s 410 program is as strong right now as it’s been in a long time. They’re not going to roll over for us that’s for sure!
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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…
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Facebook Links
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Other Web site info
Casey's: www.caseys.com
FVP: www.fvpparts.com
Brown’s Bits
Brian recorded his 100th career win in last year’s Jackson Speedway Spring Nationals. The $5,000 score came over Danny Lasoski, Dylan Peterson, Jason Johnson and Justin Henderson.
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 – Ditzfeld Transfer
Brian says – “Ditzfeld Transfer is a family deal. Ronnie and his sons were our very first sponsor. They haul our motors, and if I would need anything hauled across the country, I would call them first.”
Ditzfeld Transfer has been with Brian since the start of his racing career, and was his first sponsor. The Sedalia based family owned trucking business has been in operation for over 45 years, and has a commitment to maintaining the highest level of service. Currently, Ditzfeld Transfer utilizes more than 50 power units and 160 trailers. To learn more about Ditzfeld Transfer, visit www.DitzfeldTransfer.com!
Associate Marketing Partner of the Week – Tru-Square
Just attach TRU-SQUARE to the rear-end and the chassis. The rear-end is moved into position by adjusting the length of the TRU-SQUARE tools. Once the rear-end is in position, TRU-SQUARE holds it in place while you time the birdcages and hook up the rod and torsion arms. Not only will TRU-SQUARE save you time aligning your rear-end, but with the rear-end firmly secured in position, you can also work on other parts of the car at the same time, without fear of knocking the rear-end out of square. TRU-SQUARE’s centering tool allows you to install a rear-end in a chassis without being hooked up to a motor plate. This is helpful when setting up an extra chassis before heading to the track. Visit them online at www.Tru-Square.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!
Attached: Brian at Perris (Mike Seifert – Hoseheads West Photo)
Article Credit: Bill Wright
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