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Brian Brown – Turkey Classic in March!
by: Bill Wright
GRAIN VALLEY, MO (March 11) – Brian Brown is ready to race,
and Saturday he’ll get to do just that. The Brian Brown Racing SuperClean
#21 is primed and ready to go for the postponed Turkey Classic at the
Springfield Raceway near Springfield, Missouri. The Grain Valley, Missouri
driver is planning an even larger schedule in 2009 that will see around 75
races contested.
Brian is excited entering his first season as both owner and driver. “I’m
extremely excited about the possibilities this season,” he says. “It’s great
to be representing a great partner like SuperClean again, as well as the
rest of our sponsors. We had a strong end to the year last year, and we’re
looking to continue that this season. Chad (Morgan), my grandpa (George
Lasoski) and I have been working really hard in the shop this winter to make
sure 2009 is a success. You’re in the shop hours and hours, day after day,
and you’re ready to go race somewhere, that’s for sure.”
Brian ran second in the Inaugural Turkey Classic in 2007, and is looking
forward to running on Saturday. “The weather looks like it’s going to be
o.k.,” he says. “We’ll do our best. We ran there two years ago, and ran
second to my Uncle (Danny Lasoski). We had a good car and challenged for the
lead, but fell a little short. The track seems to suit my style.”
Brian will spend a lot of highway miles in the rig with Morgan, who joined
him last fall. Brian won four of his last ten races (including the Cowtown
Nationals, and finales for the WOW, the NCRA and the Sprint Invaders), and
finished outside of the top five on only two occasions. The team’s goal is
to win 20 features this year. “Our goal has been 20 wins the last few years,
but I haven’t always lived up to my side of the bargain,” he admits. “I
don’t see why we can’t do that with the way we prepared, and the luck falls
our way a bit. You have to win one, before you win 20 though. Chad is eager
to learn, and he loves to win. Hopefully, we can continue doing this for a
long time together.”
Brian’s early schedule will lean toward the Lucas Oil ASCS series before
Knoxville gets started. “The ASCS seems lucrative, and it has the TV
exposure,” he says. “We’ll run the first five or six of those shows, and sit
back and evaluate where we’re at. Hopefully, we’ll be leading the points at
that stage, and we’ll have a decision to make. I’m sure will be at Knoxville
the majority of the time, and the purse increase there is great too. We have
to race as much as we can to keep the bills paid.”
The 2007 Knoxville track champ again plans on running with just about every
organization that is within driving distance. “No matter the association,
we’ll go out and try to win,” says Brian. “It’s exciting to run with ASCS,
and then pick up the IRA, the Outlaws, the NCRA, the Sprint Invaders or the
ASCS-Midwest, and then head to Knoxville. It’s exciting to see how you stack
up. We want to produce better with the Outlaws especially, and get some
better results on the board. We were able to do that a bit last year
(including a 9th at Sedalia and a 5th at Spencer). We’d like to have better
results at Knoxville with them, and be able to challenge for a win.”
On March 20 and 21, the Brian Brown Racing #21 will head to the Devil’s Bowl
Speedway in Mesquite, Texas to compete in the opener for the Lucas Oil ASCS
series.
Website
For up to date information on Brian Brown, visit the revamped
www.BrianBrownRacing.com !
T-shirts
T-shirts are available and can be ordered at Brian’s website (
www.BrianBrownRacing.com
), www.Racingthreads.com , or
catch us at the races!
Brian's Q&A
Fred Schwickerath asks: Have you changed anything equipment-wise over the
winter?
Brian answers: Obviously, we’ll continue with Maxim chassis. That’s my #1
choice, because in my opinion, Mike, Brad, Chuck and everyone else over
there builds the best car. Motor-wise we’ll have Ostrich 410’s, a new one
and a fresh one too. We have an Ostrich 360 and two Wesmar 360’s. It’s a bit
of a mix. We’re still with Pro Shocks, Hoosier Tires, and our other great
support. A lot of people talk about the economy being so bad, but our
manufacturers are still helping the racers, doing anything they can to help,
and doing a tremendous job.
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 will be the first time Brian has started his season at the Springfield
Raceway and only the third time he has started out in his home state. In ten
season openers (features), Brian has five top five finishes and six top
tens. He has run at seven different tracks in seven different
states/provinces and two countries to start his seasons. He has competed at
the Devil’s Bowl twice, Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria twice, the
now closed Capital Speedway in Holt’s Summit, Missouri twice, Borderline
Speedway in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Volusia Speedway Park in
Volusia, Florida, Knoxville Raceway and Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta,
Kansas to start his seasons.
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 !
SuperClean Products include:
Tire Gloss
Get a showroom shine every time! Rejuvenate your tires with SuperClean Tire
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while protecting against dirt, dust and road grime.
Accuvision
When wet weather hits, rest assured that SuperClean AccuVision will help you
drive safely by keeping your windshield clear and the road in sight! Our
advanced technology improves visibility by repelling rain, sleet, and snow
without any rubbing, buffing or waxing. Use it on any glass surface for a
long-lasting, high-quality treatment.
Tough Task Cleaner-Degreaser
If you have tough, caked-on grease, then SuperClean Tough Task
Cleaner-Degreaser is the multipurpose cleaner you need. This concentrated,
industrial strength formula quickly removes grease, oil, wax, tar, and dirt
on contact leaving your surface as clean as new.
All Wheel Cleaner
If you love your car more than you love your…well you know, then SuperClean
All Wheel Cleaner is for you. This custom-blend formula instantly releases
road grime and brake dust, leaving wheels clean to the original finish.
See Heather at a grandstand entrance near you or visit the team’s trailer to
get your free sample! Superclean is available at Wal-Mart, Autozone,
O'Reilly Auto Parts, or to find a retailer near you visit
www.superclean.com .
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
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the subject line.
Brian would like to thank SuperClean, Ditzfeld Transfer,
Searsboro Telephone Company,
www.FaxMeService.com , Housby Trucks, Maxim Racing, Champion Racing XP,
NOS Energy Drink, Smiley’s Race Products, Impact Sign and Lighting, Arctic
Cat, Michael Ross Memorial Foundation, K&N Filters, Hostiowa.net, FSR Race
Products, Fuel-Safe Tanks, Awesome Racewear, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Weld Wheels,
Bell Helmets, Paul's Auto Body Supply, Engler Machine, All Pro Cylinder
Heads, Butler Built Seats, Rod End Supply, Winters Performance Products, 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 Brake Fluid, Schoenfeld Headers, www.Impact4800.com,
WSIB Insurance and Rubbin’ Repair for all their help!
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