Brian in action “Down Under” (Corey Gibson Photography)
(Bill W) February 13, 2017 – Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team are set to kick off their season here in the United States this Wednesday through Sunday in Volusia, Florida with the All Stars and World of Outlaws. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver recently returned from a successful racing trip “Down Under”.
How is the team’s preparedness heading into Volusia?
When Michael (Johnson) and I were in Australia, Chad (Morgan) did a phenomenal job to make sure we’re prepared to go this week. Michael has been working really hard since we got back too, and it’s probably the most prepared we’ve ever been going into a season. We’ll be running Maxim chassis and Charlie Garrett engines, of course. I feel like going to Australia kept me sharp and we’re destined to have a good season.
Florida isn’t usually a part of your schedule.
I haven’t been to Volusia for about ten years. It was the year that Jason Martin’s back was broken. I think we had a top five for them down there with the Outlaws.
Why did you decide on the early start this year?
When we looked at the big picture, Australia kept us sharp. It made sense to keep it going. I think the track really fits our program. We’re kicking it off Wednesday and hopefully, we have a good run.
You usually prefer the big tracks like Volusia.
Volusia is a horsepower track. The air is usually really good down there this time of year. Our engines are second to none with Charlie Garrett. It will be a good opportunity for us to go down there and air our engines out and see where we stack up.
You had several good runs with the Outlaws to end last year.
We ended 2016 on a really strong note with the Outlaws. We’re hoping to keep that going in Florida. We aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel this offseason. We just want to treat this like the next race after Charlotte (in November).
You’ve also had some exciting news on the partner front.
We’re really excited to be able to resign with FVP for a multi-year contract. We signed a deal with 5-hour ENERGY too. Along with Casey’s General Stores, we have the vast majority of our partners who have been with us for multiple years. We just need to go out, do our job, and produce.
Team with the Children’s Miracle Network through Brian and Casey’s General Stores in February!
Brian’s car will carry the Children’s Miracle Network decal. Stop in at any Casey’s General Stores in the month of February to donate to the Children’s Miracle Network.
Brian also has a partnership through Casey’s with “Hope for the Warriors”. That decal will be on the car all year long.
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
Brian’s Bits
Brian recorded seven wins on the way to a Winged Outlaw Warriors championship in 2000, as he also took the series inaugural Rookie of the Year award. Brian is second to Randy Martin on the all-time series win list with 35 features to his credit.
About Casey’s General Stores
Casey’s General Stores is a Fortune-500 company (NASDAQ CASY) operating over 1,900 convenience stores in 14 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 4th largest c-store chain and fifth largest pizza chain in the United States.
About FVP
Built on a commitment to quality and delivered with unmatched service, FVP is the confident solution for all of your OEM needs. FVP products are engineered to provide customers with OE quality products that are equal or superior in performance to the major national brands at a competitive price. FVP is proud to carry a full line of high quality oil, air, cabin air and fuel filters, powerful batteries for multiple applications including cars, trucks, SUV’s, commercial, boats and other specialty vehicles as well as automotive chemicals and oil, antifreeze, DEF, hub assemblies, radiators and condensers. To learn more about FVP or to find out where you can have FVP products installed in your vehicle, visit FVPparts.com! FVP…The Confident Solution.
Marketing Partner of the Week – Maxim Racing
In October of 2014, Dan Musselman (Previously Director of Operations) and his brother Ron formed a partnership and acquired Maxim Inc. Both have been involved in sprint car racing for over 40 years and have over 30 years of business, manufacturing and customer satisfaction experience. Dan and Ron would like to thank the sprint car racing community for embracing the change in ownership. The outcome has been very humbling.
Maxim Racing conducts business in its 12,600 square foot building located in Springfield, Illinois. At present, Maxim is fourteen employees strong and builds over 400 chassis annually.
Maxim Racing prides itself on providing great customer service, helping our clients on setup advice along with focusing on the highest level of quality and safety.
Visit Maxim Racing online at www.RaceMaxims.com and on Facebook at Maxim Racing Inc.
Associate Marketing Partner of the Week – Next LED Sports
Next LED Sports provides comprehensive digital display solutions including high definition video screens, scoreboards, ribbon boards, timing and scoring hardware components and the seamless integration of in-game production components with race day presentation software. They specialize in smaller athletic and community venues where overall value and cost savings is paramount.
Whether you have specific plans for an event venue upgrade or are just in the early stages of learning about Digital Video Screens and LED technology, Next LED Sports can be a one-stop shop for your questions and design plans as they relate to Digital Screens and spectator experience. Visit Next LED Sports online at www.NextLEDSigns.com!
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s General Stores, FVP, Wormall Civil, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps/ impact4800.com, Champion Brands, Weld Wheels, Ditzfeld Transfer, Maxim Racing, Smiley’s Racing Products, MSD ignition, MC Power, Housby, Searsboro Telephone Company, Next LED Sports, Hope for the Warriors, Factory Kahne Shocks, Arctic Cat, Lincoln Electric, K&N, www.hostiowa.net, FSR Race Products, TI64, ATL Tanks, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Bell Helmets, Hinchman Uniforms, CP Pistons, Carrillo Rods, Vortex Wings, Penray, All Pro Cylinder Heads, Butler Built Seats, AkzoNobel, Kenny's Components, Snap-On Tools, Rod End Supply, KSE Racing Products, Winters Performance, Cometic Gaskets, Shell Shock, Donovan, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, 5 Hour Energy, Hoosier Tires, NGK Spark Plugs, XYZ Machining, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Red Devil Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, 6B Apparel, Garrett Racing Engines, and Fortress Wealth Management for all their support!
Photo: Brian in action “Down Under” (Corey Gibson Photography)
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