3/4/2010
Sprint Source
Brian Brown – Let’s Get It Started!
(Bill W) March 3, 2010 – It’s time to get the season underway for Brian Brown and the Brian Brown Racing FVP #21 team! They will head for Texas this weekend for a pair of shows with the ASCS-Gulf South region. The next three weekends will feature races in the “Lone Star State” and the Grain Valley, Missouri driver will be in attendance for all of them.
Both events this weekend will pay $3,000 to the winner. Friday’s event will be at Golden Triangle Raceway Park near Beaumont, and Saturday they will move to Battleground Speedway near Highlands. “I really don’t know much about either,” says Brian of the venues. “Beaumont is a small quarter mile, and I was at Highlands with Danny (Lasoski) in the late ‘90’s with the Beefpacker team. I think it’s a big 3/8. It will be exciting to get down there. The Gulf South is having some big paying races and we want to see if our hard work in the offseason has paid off.”
The team is as strong as ever heading into 2010. “Grandpa (George Lasoski) leads the charge at the shop, of course,” says Brian. “My crew chief, Chad Morgan, is back for a third year. Kelby Hopkins has joined the team, as well, so we’ve got some great help. They’ve been working hard to be more prepared than we’ve ever been. Of course, Derek Beckman and Snook (Glen Wignall) will be with us at Knoxville and other places too.”
The main focus this season will be the Knoxville 410 point chase. Brian was one spot short last season after suffering a couple nights of bad luck along the way. “We’re looking at the Knoxville point championship,” he assures. “We have a lot of good partners there that help us. It always pays really well, and it’s close to home. Everyone in the country knows by noon on Sunday who won at Knoxville, so that’s where we want to be. We were lucky enough to win it once (2007), but I feel like we’ve got some unfinished business after last year.”
The 410 action won’t be limited to Knoxville. Next week, Brian will take on the World of Outlaws at Lone Star Speedway and Houston Raceway Park. “Lee Nelson has built us some great 410 motors,” he says. “We’re going to run some Outlaw shows like next weekend. We want to run well with them at Knoxville too, like I felt we did last year. The Nationals are always circled on our calendar, and we’re really looking forward to that and the 360 Nationals. Those races are always the big ones on the schedule.”
The reopening of weekly racing on Fridays in Sedalia, Missouri should add to an already busy schedule. “I think we have around 85 races in twelve states on the schedule, so it will be good to run that many shows with so many different sanctions,” says Brian. “I think that makes you a better racer. It’s great brand exposure for FVP and that’s our #1 goal this year. We want to let the people know about the great products FVP has to offer, and grab a few wins along the way.”
Brian is sticking with the goal of 20 wins for 2010. “There’s no reason we can’t have a solid season this year,” he says confidently. “You always want to get off on the right foot, and we’ll be trying to do that in Texas. The Gulf South always brings a bunch of cars, and there will be some heavy hitters. It will be a good test to see if our hard work has paid off.”
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!
Brian's Q&A
Alan Brooks asks: Are you excited about racing returning to Sedalia weekly this year?
Brian answers: We’re looking forward to Sedalia running on Friday nights again this year. Jason Bodenhamer and Reid Millard have put up the time and effort to bring local racing back to Sedalia. We’ll be there once or twice a month, and do whatever we can to support them. Sprint car racing belongs in the Sedalia area!
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
Brian will try to capture his second victory in the “Lone Star State” this weekend. The lone Texas win to date was a big one, however. He topped the inaugural Cowtown Nationals at the Cowtown Speedway near Kennedale with an exciting last lap pass of Jason Johnson. Jack Dover was third, ahead of Gary Wright and Wayne Johnson. The victory was worth $5,000.
FVP
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SuperClean
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Marketing Partner of the Week – Ditzfeld Transfer
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 – Smiley’s Race Products
Smileys Racing Products and Hoosier Tire Southwest have been in the racing business for 30 years in the Dallas, Fort Worth area. Visit Smiley’s the next couple of weeks, either in Kennedale, at the showroom store in Mesquite, or at the racetracks. All employees at Smiley's Racing Products and Hoosier Tire Southwest are directly involved with race teams either as owners, drivers, pit crew members etc. What this means to you our customers is racing advice that has been tested on the track first, and then we pass our findings on to you our customers. From parts and tires to complete race cars, Smiley’s Racing Products and Hoosier Tire Southwest is ready to help you get to the checkered flag first. All aspects of our business can be seen at www.SmileysRacing.com. Click on catalog and put your information in and we will send you a catalog free of charge.
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Brian would like to thank FVP, SuperClean, Splash, Ditzfeld Transfer, Searsboro Telephone Company, www.FaxMeService.com, Housby Trucks, Maxim Racing, Champion Racing XP, 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, All Pro Cylinder Heads, Butler Built Seats, Rod End Supply, 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!
Submitted By: Bill Wright
