(Bill W) October 12, 2010 – Brian Brown and the FVP #21 team are looking forward to running the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas this weekend. The Lucas Oil ASCS National series two-night event will showcase a strong field, and the Grain Valley, Missouri driver goes in as one of the favorites. He will also run the 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kansas on Sunday. Last weekend’s trip to Wichita saw him lead until there were two laps to go, before a flat tire ended his run.
The show in Wichita last Saturday night was sanctioned by the NCRA. “The night started out well,” says Brian. “(Promoter) C. Ray Hall always does a good job of getting people out there and excited. There was a good field of cars.”
Brian would draw outside of row three for his heat race, but that would not stop him from a solid run. “We were able to drive up to second,” he says. “That gave us enough passing points to start outside the front row of the feature.”
Brian and crew chief, Chad Morgan, assessed the track conditions. “It was ice-slick with a big cushion,” says Brian. “Knowing that, we knew it would take rubber sooner or later. You also had to be in position to win, so we left our car somewhat neutral.”
The setup paid off early. “We were able to roll out there to a pretty good lead,” says Brian. “About halfway through, it took rubber around the bottom, and we got in line. There was a caution on lap 16, and at that point, my left rear was going flat.”
With nine laps to go, Brian could only milk it so far. “We were able to get seven more laps out of it, but it gave way with two laps to go in the race,” he says. “It was just unfortunate. We’ve been really fast everywhere since the Nationals, but we’ve had some things beyond our control happening that cost us a chance to win some races.”
Brian was not discouraged. “We’re going to keep trying, that’s for sure,” he says. “It’s a little easier going forward that you knew you had the fastest car at a lot of these races. It’s one of those deals. Jeremy Campbell did a good job.”
Brian is ready to get to Mesquite. “It’s the most excited I’ve been to go to Devil’s Bowl in awhile,” he says. “We’ve been really good with the ASCS National tour recently, and we’ve learned a lot at that track. We need to keep plugging away and pay attention to what the track is doing. Obviously, the draw plays a big part with ASCS.”
Despite the tough luck as of late, the FVP team feels they are hitting their stride. “We’re going in trying to win them all,” says Brian. “After Devil’s Bowl, C. Ray Hall is having another show in Wichita on Sunday, and we’ll try to redeem ourselves there. It’s too bad we’re winding down on the year. Usually, this time of year, you are ready to take a break, but we’re going as strong as ever. We still have some big shows left on the schedule and we feel good about that going in.”
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Web site
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T-shirts
Brian’s new t-shirts are here! You can choose from two styles!
Brian's Q&A
Bobby Russell asks: What is the key to getting around Devil’s Bowl?
Brian answers: It’s definitely tricky. People think I should go good there because it’s a half-mile. It’s tough. Going down the backstretch is uphill. Three and four is wide and sweeping, but one and two comes to a point. I’ve seen guys like Gary Wright, Shane Stewart, Jason Johnson and Kevin Ramey get through one and two, and they get their car going good there. We’re getting better in those corners, and I believe that’s the key.
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Brown's Bits
In twelve career feature starts with NCRA, Brian has three wins, six top fives and six top tens. His wins have come in April of 2006 at Nebraska Raceway Park, in July of 2007 at the Belleville (KS) High Banks and in September of 2008, when he topped Jack Dover, Gary Taylor, AJ Selenke and Mike Peters in Wichita.
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!
Splash
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 from SuperClean are what you need! Click on the “Splash Products” link at www.SuperClean.com!
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 – K&N Filters
Brian says – “We’re proud to run with K&N. They have a carbon-fiber air box. The key to horsepower is air. When you’re choosing the filter to save the bearing and keep the dirt out, it’s K&N.”
Brian is a proud partner with K&N Filters. K&N Engineering, of Riverside, California, is the inventor and leading innovator of reusable cotton gauze filter technology for automotive applications. From humble beginnings as a family run business over 35 years ago, K&N Engineering, now a truly global company with offices in the U.K. and the Netherlands, continues to exist as a family owned business with an enthusiast mindset and a direct connection with motor sports that carries over throughout all levels of management and manufacturing. Today, K&N exists as both the sales and brand leader for performance filters, and maintains a stocking catalogue of over 3,500 part numbers, including an extensive line of both factory replacement drop-in filters, FIPK (Fuel Injection Performance Kit) applications, and its line of innovative Performance Gold oil filters. Visit them at www.KNFilters.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!
- Bill Wright on Oct 12, 2010
- Article Date: 10/12/2010