(Bill W) March 28, 2016 – After spending a few weeks on the west coast, Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team are happy to be home in the Midwest. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver notched a pair of top five finishes in NSL National 360 competition at 81 Speedway near Wichita, Kansas last weekend. This weekend sees more NSL National 360 action. This time, the venue will be the Randolph County Raceway east of Moberly, Missouri.
It was a little cold in Wichita Friday and Saturday.
It definitely wasn’t California weather for sure. It was definitely a stacked field of cars though. We started eighth in our heat. We were able to get up to fourth. We tried to make a move on a restart, and it ended up costing us a spot.
How did the car feel?
Usually we are right in the game right away with the 360, but we really struggled Friday night. We’ve been on FK Shocks and some other new things we’re trying. It takes time to get that balance feel as a driver. With a heat, Qualifier and feature on Friday that gave us some more laps to try and figure it out.
You started outside row one for the Qualifier.
We were able to work on the car for the Qualifier. We were able to get the lead there, and John Carney II was able to get by us with a couple laps to go. We weren’t where we needed to be and we continued to work on it.
You started eleventh in Friday’s prelim on a track that was one-lane.
It was rubber from the get-go. It made a second lane in one and two later on in the feature. I finally got enough nerve to try it, and we passed four or five cars there towards the end. I wish we would have tried it a little earlier, but we didn’t. Considering everything, we felt good going from 11th to fifth and we got ready for Saturday from there.
You started third in your heat on Saturday.
Our heat was really tough. We were able to get to second and settle in behind Ian (Madsen). That put us in a pretty good spot with the passing points. Then we were able to go from fourth to second in the Qualifier. From there, we were able to use everything we’d learned over the weekend for the feature.
That gave you enough points to start inside row three. How did things go from there?
I felt we were really good. We didn’t get the best of starts and we fell behind (Don) Droud and Parker Price-Miller. We had to work hard to get by those guys. Once we got into traffic, we were able to get by Danny (Lasoski) and run the top two guys down. At that point, the track started laying down rubber. There are times you aren’t good enough, and there are times that you know you’d have a shot if circumstances were different.
I’m guessing you were wishing circumstances were different. Still, you finished on the podium.
It was a good start. It was two top five finishes to start our Midwest campaign. I’m just proud of the guys (Chad Morgan, Michael Williams, Wyatt Burks). They worked hard all weekend long in very cold conditions.
This weekend you are headed to Randolph County Raceway.
We’re looking forward to getting over to Moberly. It’s a place we’ve had a lot of success at in a 360. I feel we should be able to apply what we learned last weekend and we’re going to shoot for that $7,500 prize!
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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…
Twitter Links – @BrianBrown21, @FVPRacing, @CaseysGenStores
Facebook Links
Brian Brown Racing – www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Brown-Racing/200630163294222
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FVP Racing - http://www.facebook.com/FVPRacing?ref=ts&fref=ts
Other Web site info
Casey's: www.caseys.com
FVP: www.fvpparts.com
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Brian is undefeated at Randolph County Raceway in 360 competition. His last win came on September 1, 2013 with the ASCS-Warrior region. The win was worth $4,000 and came ahead of Jeff Swindell, Jonathan Cornell, Jason Johnson and Russ Hall.
About Casey’s General Stores
Casey’s General Stores is a Fortune-500 company (NASDAQ CASY) operating over 1,850 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 5th 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 – 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 – FSR Race Products
Brian says – “Garry (Bell) and his family have been a big supporter of Brian Brown Racing since its inception. We use a lot of their products that I feel racers should be using like their engine mount radiators, block heaters, toe plates and their hot water heater. They make a lot of great products, and it’s great to represent them.”
This is Brian's second year being involved with Four Seasons Radiator (FSR) Race Products. The products used from FSR include engine mount radiators and an engine block heater that runs off 110 volts. FSR Radiator wants to insure the highest level of customer service by meeting your product needs. They are dedicated to Ground Support Equipment and understand the high demands of the industries they are involved in. They specialize in building radiators and fuel tanks for tug and beltloader applications. They also build forklift, push-back and other GSE radiators. Their radiators are designed to fit! No Universal Applications! Plus, all of their radiators come with a ONE YEAR WARANTY! Visit them on the web at www.fsrradiator.com!
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s General Stores, FVP, Searsboro Telephone Company, MC Power, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps / impact4800.com, Champion Brands, Ditzfeld Transfer, Maxim Racing, Smiley’s Racing Products, Weld Wheels, Housby Trucks, Schure Built Suspension, Arctic Cat, Lincoln Electric, K&N, www.hostiowa.net, FSR Race Products, TI64, Fuel-Safe 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, Tru Square, Snap-On Tools, Rod End Supply, KSE Racing Products, Winters Performance, Cometic Gaskets, Shell Shock, Donovan, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, Hoosier Tires, Klein RV, Duke’s Meats, BIGS Sunflower Seeds, NGK Spark Plugs, XYZ Machining, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Red Devil Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, 6B Apparel, Garrett Racing Engines, MSD and Fortress Wealth Management for all their support!
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