Brian and Bob Myers at the 2015 Knoxville Nationals (Danny Howk Photo)
(Bill W) April 25, 2016 – Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team had their podium roll continue last Saturday night with a second place finish at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver has posted six podium finishes in his last seven events. His streak will be tested this weekend as he takes on the World of Outlaws at the Salina (Oklahoma) Highbanks on Friday and the I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri Saturday.
You timed in fourth quick Saturday at Knoxville.
It really wasn’t one of my best efforts personally. I made a corner on each end on different laps, but not a good lap overall. To mess up, and still come out fourth quick shows how good our Maxim chassis, Factory Kahne shocks and Charlie Garrett motor is.
The heat got off to a rough start, but you ended up second after starting in the third row.
There were a couple of close moments, especially on the start there. Dustin Selvage had an issue there and we barely missed him. We were hit from behind and we were able to survive it. We were able to get going, and we got by (Bryan) Clauson there late for second. Every lap you’re turning there, you build your notebook for August. Things are always different night to night.
The invert for the feature was six, and you started third.
We got a decent start. I missed the bottom of one and two and let Ian (Madsen) get by us. We rode there in fourth and got to traffic. It got pretty interesting. You had cars that were going a lot slower than the leaders. There were four cars fighting for the lead. There were a couple times when even I had my eyes shut. I’m sure it was exciting for the fans.
It was definitely getting exciting before the caution came out.
We ended up having a yellow flag there with eight to go. Lining up fourth, I didn’t think our chances to win were high. I was wishing we were up another spot or two. We were able to get by (Davey) Heskin pretty quick and then we were able to pass Tim (Kaeding) and get into second within the first lap of the restart.
You were able to reel in Ian, and it looked like you may have a shot at him.
We were able to run him down the last seven laps. With two to go, I thought I was almost close enough to try something. At that point, you have one opportunity to make something happen. One mistake and it’s not going to happen. Coming to the white, there was a lapped car down in the lane where I needed to make something happen. We ended up second. Congratulations to Ian. They work hard just like we do.
You have definitely been on a roll as far as podium finishes!
If you keep running second and in the top five the wins are going to come. I really feel like where we are this year compared to where we were last year is not even close. I feel like we’re back on top of our game. Last year, when we were running sixth or seventh, we were just looking for a top five.
The team has a big weekend ahead.
We’re looking forward to getting back to Salina, Oklahoma on Friday. We had a good run with the Outlaws there last year (5th). Then we have an FVP event Saturday at Pevely. We’ve had some good runs there too. We’re looking forward to getting down there and see our FVP customers and employees.
I know Bob Myers, the CEO of Casey’s is retiring at the end of April.
I want to congratulate him on his retirement. He’s been such a huge part of our program, and one of our biggest supporters, not only from the Casey’s side, but as a friend. He’s always been good for our confidence. I hope he enjoys his retirement, and maybe he can get to a few more races.
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
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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
Brown’s Bits
Brian made a dramatic pass on the final lap to pick up his first career win at Knoxville on May 25, 2002 in the 360 class. The margin of the win was just .024 seconds over fellow Missouri driver, Doug Wilson. Matt Folstad, David Hesmer and Tim St. Arnold rounded out the top five. Brian started 11th.
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 – Housby Trucks
Brian says, “Jack, Kelly and Kevin Housby have been great to me since I was in the Casey’s car. They have provided our truck, and they do great service on trucks in the Des Moines area.”
Since 1969, Housby has been known for the quality of new and used trucks they sell and their excellent customer service. What started out primarily as a Mack Truck dealership has grown into a conglomerate of vertically integrated businesses that share synergy by bringing multiple services to their customers. Businesses include Housby Mack, Inc., Housby Mixer Group, Housby Truck Lube, Vocon Remarketing, Second Generation and Housby Motorsports. Visit www.Housby.com for more information!
Associate Marketing Partner of the Week – Bell Helmets
Bell exists to inspire and enable the next generation of boundary breakers. It is built from auto racing, motorcycle and bicycle culture. They don’t just make helmets; they make possibilities. Born in a garage. Fueled by grease and will. Guided by pure intent to encourage the world to live, ride, drive and thrive. Hand-in-hand with the world’s best drivers and riders, Bell continues to enable the world’s best to be their best…as it always has. Bell—Established 1954. Proven ever since. Visit Bell Helmets online at www.BellHelmets.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, Next LED Sports, 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!
Photo: Brian with Bob Myers at last year’s Knoxville Nationals (Danny Howk Photo)
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