(Bill W) February 25, 2013 – The season couldn’t have started better for Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team. They picked up a win after starting tenth in the Lucas Oil ASCS National series opener last Friday night at Tucson International Raceway in Arizona. After leading all but two laps in Saturday’s finale, they would settle for a solid second. This weekend, the series moves to Cocopah Speedway near Yuma for a two-night stand.
How did the car operate to start out the season?
The car was really good. Practice went well Thursday. We were good right out of the box. Friday, the track started taking a little rubber, even in the hot laps and heats. We started third in the heat and got to second. We stayed there, really because of the way the track was.
You had to be concerned with the track taking rubber, and your tenth starting spot.
At that point, I thought it would be a long night with the passing point situation starting tenth. They went out before the A and reworked the track. We guessed that it would slick off the way it was, but it really didn’t slick off as much as we thought.
So you’re starting outside row five, things must have clicked right away.
Our start wasn’t good. We backed up to 14th. We were able to work our way back up. We kind of went where they weren’t. We plugged away. There was a red about four or five laps in. I think we finally got to the lead about lap 19. We were able to pull away from there.
It has to be huge to win the season opener!
It’s just a great start to the season getting a win like that, especially starting tenth. It was awesome for Casey’s General Stores and FVP. Searsboro Telephone Company supplied us a brand new Charlie Garrett engine. He does all 410 stuff, and this 360 ran flawless. The Maxim chassis worked really well.
You couldn’t have drawn a better number (the pole) to start Saturday’s finale.
No you couldn’t. With the one…it’s nice to start on the front row, but I’m not always a fan of it. Sometimes you can outthink yourself. I don’t think we did. The car was really nice. It was heavier than we thought again. We got a good start out front and got going.
It sounds like you led most of the way.
We went two or three laps, and the next 28 went non-stop. We worked traffic pretty well. We had a few issues throughout. We really had the one issue with a lapped car with two to go and it cost us the race to Roger Crockett. As the leader, it’s your responsibility to get by the lapped cars whether they are going 2 miles per hour or 200. We didn’t do our job and Roger did. It was a good example of being in second being an advantage. We were able to get back to him, but it wasn’t meant to be. First and second is a really good start to the season with Chad Morgan and Travis Marsch.
There’s a big payday this weekend at Cocopah Speedway.
I’m looking forward to Yuma. Everything I have heard about the place is top notch, from the facility to the fans. We let one slip away, and it pays $10,000 on Saturday night, so we’ll definitely be going in with our elbows up! We’re not racing for points…we’re racing for wins.
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
Brown’s Bits
Brian has a jump on last year with his season opening win. Last year’s first win came on April 7 at I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska. It was event #9 on his calendar.
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 - Carrillo Rods/CP Pistons
CP Pistons and Carrillo industries have joined forces with one goal in mind: offer high quality performance products with excellent customer service. CP has built a reputation of high-end quality pistons, buil5 to perform and outlast; especially in power-sport and sport compact. They are recognized as a technological leader in piston design and development for all venues of motorsports. They focus on providing industry-leading products and performance while maintaining the highest level of customer service.
Nearing their 50th Anniversary, the name Carrillo is synonymous with connecting rods. Carrillo has won more races in virtually every format of motorsports than any rod manufacturer in the world. They carry a full line of stock replacement rods and specialize in custom applications. They focus on providing industry-leading products and performance while maintaining the highest level of customer service. All products are proudly made in USA. Visit them online at www.CP-Carrillo.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!
- Admin Account on Feb 25, 2013
- Article Date: 2/25/2013 by Bill Wright