Brian and the team celebrate their win in Sedalia (Nicole Lee – High Fly’N Photo)
(Bill W) August 22, 2016 – Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team got just the “pick-me-up” they needed Sunday night by winning the $15,000 “High Roller Classic” at the Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia. Thanks to Matt Wood Racing, who supplied their Ford power for the night, Brian was able to win, let alone compete. Making it extra special was the fact that the MWR #17w team rode along to the races. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver dedicated his win to Bryan Clauson.
After the 360 Nationals, you didn’t know if you’d be able to compete at Sedalia.
We were really lucky and thankful to have Matt Wood step up for us and let us use that engine. We always wondered what it would be like to run a Ford, and it was really good. It was even better than I expected. Without him, we wouldn’t have even been able to compete.
You started fourth in your heat race.
I knew we had to get going. Blake Hahn’s been running really well, and Sam Hafertepe was behind us. We were able to get a good run on the start. We led the first lap, and things went really well from there.
That put you in a redraw that saw you pull the third starting spot for the feature.
The bottom was the preferred line to take off, and Sam was up front. We were able to get under him and (Josh) Baughman. Sam peeled around the bottom of one and two, and we were able to get outside of him and get by. We were able to lead there until we got to traffic.
How was it getting through traffic?
It was difficult. The cushion was the predominant line, and you had to make your moves count. We were able to get through traffic pretty well and kind of set sail. Chad (Morgan) and Michael (Williams) had the car phenomenal. We were able to go wherever we wanted.
It had to feel great to bounce back and win one close to home!
We are really thankful for all of our partners, but it was especially great to do well for our local sponsors down there, Impact, Ditzfeld Transfer, Champion Oil, Weld Wheels and our other partners in the Sedalia area.
It was also special in that you had the #17w crew ride with you from their shop in Grain Valley.
Every single one of the Elk Grove Ford #17w team was with us. It was cool to be able to give them a little something to smile about, even if it was just for an hour. They’ve had a rough couple of weeks to say the least. Again, we have to thank Matt Wood. That was the most special win we’ve had in a long time, if not ever.
This Saturday is Season Championship Night at Knoxville.
We’re looking forward to getting back up there. We didn’t have the best Nationals, but we have a strong team. They always bounce back. They never give up, and work really, really hard. To bounce back like we did at Sedalia gives us momentum heading back to Knoxville. There’s still some money on line with the NSL and with the Knoxville points. We’re looking forward to getting back there and hopefully, getting a win.
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Also keep up with FVP, Casey’s and Brian on Facebook and Twitter at the following links…
Twitter Links – @BrianBrown21, @FVPRacing, @CaseysGenStores
Facebook Links
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Other Web site info
Casey's: www.caseys.com
FVP: www.fvpparts.com
Great Marketing Opportunities for 2016!
There are great marketing opportunities available with Brian Brown Racing for 2016 with available spots on the car including the side of the nose wing. For more information, e-mail Brian at Brian@BrianBrownRacing.com.
Brown’s Bits
Brian enters Season Championship Night in second place in the 410 point standings. Though he can’t catch Danny Lasoski, he wants to maintain his advantage over Ian Madsen, who is just twenty points behind, and Craig Dollansky, who is 214 points out in fourth.
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 – 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 – Racing Optics
Brian says – “Bart at Racing Optics is one of the smartest guys in sprint car racing. He came up with the laminated tear-off. Looking through ten is like looking through one, and they sure help on those nights where the track is heavy.”
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Racing Optics is the world's largest manufacturer of laminated tear-offs for Auto Racing Helmets, Motorcycle racing Helmets, helmet shield protectors and NASCAR windshield tear-offs. Racing Optics also makes Laminated Tear-offs for Police and Military applications along with Medical and Industrial applications. Racing Optics has you covered from professional racers to professional law enforcement. Take some time to view all of their products at www.RacingOptics.com, and you might be surprised to see what else they do!
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s General Stores, FVP, Wormall Civil, 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 and the team celebrate their win in Sedalia (Nicole Lee – High Fly’N Photo)
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