(Bill W) April 2, 2010 – The trip to south Texas worked good the first time, so why not do it again? The Brian Brown Racing FVP #21 team is back in the Lone Star State for this weekend’s ASCS-Gulf South action in Beaumont and Baylands. Both events carry a winner’s share of $3,000.
Tonight the series takes to the Golden Triangle Raceway Park near Beaumont. Brian had a top ten finish there early in March in his first outing of the year. The next night, he tasted victory at Battleground Speedway near Highlands. “We had some success the last time we were down there in the Houston area,” says the Grain Valley, Missouri native. “We were decent at Beaumont, and then we were able to win at Battleground.”
Tomorrow night the series will move over to Houston Raceway Park near Baylands. Unfortunately, Brian had been planning to get a race in there with the World of Outlaws in March, but motor issues in Kilgore sidelined him for that weekend. He appreciates the opportunity to get this early action in. “Early in the year, with the level of competition that is down here…it will make us stronger when we go back home,” he says. “Everyone else is just getting their stuff out in a couple weeks.”
The events this weekend should be just that. In Beaumont, an Easter Egg Hunt is planned an hour before the races are scheduled to start tonight. A big crowd is expected at Houston Raceway Park tomorrow night, as fans can call 281-383-7223 for FREE tickets! “Baytown should be rocking,” says Brian. “They’re letting in all the fans for free, so it will be fun to race in front of that kind of crowd. We’re looking forward to familiarizing them with FVP.”
Last weekend, some rare time off was welcome. “One of my best friends had his birthday, but other than that it was pretty low key,” says Brian of the weekend. “I did get the movie ‘Brothers’ watched, and I give it four stars (out of five?).”
Downtime is not good for Brian, however. “We’re excited to get back at it, especially with the night we had at Devil’s Bowl,” he says. “Unfortunately, it seems when you have a night like that, that you have a break afterwards.”
It’s been “so far, so good” in 2010. “I’ve been really excited about our start,” says Brian. “To get the win early for FVP and the rest of our partners was big. I can’t say how much they mean to the program, and we’re hoping to take $6,000 back with us this weekend and get them to victory lane.”
Follow Brian and FVP Racing on Twitter, Facebook and Youtube!
The FVP marketing team has launched a Twitter page, a Facebook page, and a Youtube page (make sure to subscribe to all!) to keep up to date with Brian and FVP racing! You can become a fan and follow along by clicking on the links below:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fvpracing
Facebook: http://bit.ly/2rakgn
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=fvpracing
Web site
For up to date information on Brian Brown, visit www.BrianBrownRacing.com!
T-shirts
Catch Brian at the track for the new t-shirt, and it will also be up on the website soon!
Brian's Q&A
Eddie Roach asks: The Knoxville Nationals will go 50 laps this year. What do you think?
Brian answers: I know it’s the 50th, but 50 laps doesn’t quite seem like a sprint car race to me. I have to respect the fans, and it is what they voted for though. I’ve seen a lot of 30 lappers over the years that had me on the edge of my seat. Fifty laps put so many variables in with the tires and everything else…it makes it into a bit of an endurance race rather than a sprint.
Got a question for Brian? Send it to us at sprntcar@iowatelecom.net, and we may answer it in this section! Put "? for Brian" in your subject line.
Brown's Bits
This week in 2005, Brian won with the Eagle Sprint Touring Series at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Nebraska. The win came in dramatic fashion, as Brian had started 12th in the field. In turn two on the final lap, he shot around leader Chad Humston to take the win. Don Droud Jr. was third ahead of Jason Danley and the late Steve King.
FVP
FVP specializes in the battery that you need. They know it has to be tough and priced right. They have a line of high-performance batteries for SUVs, trucks, cars and other specialty vehicles that give you quality without breaking the bank. To find a dealer near you, visit them on the web at www.FVPparts.com!
SuperClean
SuperClean is the “super product” for your home, auto, outdoor and marine cleaning jobs. Whether it is grease, oil, wax, tar or dirt that you need to clean from concrete, wheels or just about anything else, SuperClean is the product for you! To learn more about SuperClean, visit www.SuperClean.com!
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, “At FSR, we’ve become pretty good friends with Garry Bell. I’ve run his radiators for a couple of years now. They are always leaders in technology and invention in sprint car racing and have some great new innovations.”
The products used from FSR (Four Seasons Radiator) 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 WARRANTY! Visit them on the web at www.fsrradiator.com!
Brian would like to thank FVP, SuperClean, Splash, Ditzfeld Transfer, Searsboro Telephone Company, www.FaxMeService.com, Housby Trucks, Maxim Racing, Champion Brands, My State Insurance Rates, Smiley’s Race Products, Impact Sign and Lighting, Arctic Cat, K&N Filters, Hostiowa.net, FSR Race Products, Fuel-Safe Tanks, Awesome Racewear, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Weld Wheels, Bell Helmets, CP Pistons, Carrillo Rods, A1 Mortgage, Rockwell Security, Paul's Auto Body Supply, Engler Machine, Vortex Wings, Ostrich Racing Engines, Penray, All Pro Cylinder Heads, Butler Built Seats, Rod End Supply, KSE Racing Products, Winters Performance Products, Santomauro Racing Products, Cometic Gaskets, Kaeding Performance, Donovan, Magtech, ISC Racers Tape, Racing Optics, Pro Shocks, Don's Truck Wash, Gardner Farms, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Peterson Fluid System, Red Devil Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, www.Impact4800.com and WSIB Insurance for all their help!
Photo - Brian in action at the Battleground Speedway in March (ASCS Photo)
- Bill Wright on Apr 02, 2010
- Article Date: 4/2/2010