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Brian Brown – A New Chapter!
(Bill W) September 10, 2008 – Brian Brown is entering a new chapter in his career…full-time car owner. After being part owner of the SuperClean #21 the last couple of seasons with Tim and Gina Doogs, Brown has assumed sole ownership of the team. The majority of the team's sponsors will stay aboard the Brian Brown Racing #21 including the primary sponsor, SuperClean. This weekend Brian will jump into his ownership role headfirst with four races with the World of Outlaws!
Brian is thankful for his time with the Doogs, who he first partnered with in 2004. "If it wasn't for Tim and Gina Doogs, I can guarantee you I'd be nowhere near where I am with my career right now if I was even racing," he says. "They gave me an opportunity when I was fired from the Casey's car when nobody else would, and we turned a one night a week race team into Knoxville champions together…and it very easily could be two Knoxville championships."
The team went from 360 weekend racers to traveling the Midwest, racking up almost 50 wins in both 410 and 360 action. "All of our marketing partners as well as our teamwork helped us to do a lot of great things in a short amount of time," says the Grain Valley, Missouri driver. "I'm just very thankful for what Tim and Gina have done for me. Hopefully, somewhere down the line they can somehow be a part of Brian Brown Racing again in some capacity."
In a time when race teams come and go like the wind, the team lasted over four years. "It really was a good run," says Brian. "We just had a really good chemistry that you don't find very often. It was like a family, and we won and lost as a team. They never put a lot of pressure on me to perform. We wanted to win every night, and when we rolled into the track, a lot of nights we were the car to beat. We got off that path a bit this year, and we really don't know why."
Looking Ahead
Little will change with the team going ahead, despite rumors and innuendo otherwise. "SuperClean will still be a vital part of the team and will be for some time to come," says Brian. "Ditzfeld Transfer who was my very first sponsor, American Compressed Steel, Housby, Maxim, Champion Brands, Hoosier, SuperClean and all the other partners continue on with Brian Brown Racing. The list goes on and on. No matter what kind of team you have, if you don't have those people believing in your team, you're not going to make it."
Brian is excited about his new opportunity. "I'm looking forward to the next chapter of my career," he says. "I always wanted to be a car owner; I just didn't think it would be this soon! Being a driver/owner presents a lot of challenges, and some I don't even know yet. We'll take it day by day, and see how we can do! I'm just looking forward to getting back racing after a week and a half off. There's not a lot of season left, so we'll roll the sleeves up and get after it!"
Brian will have some familiar faces helping him at the races and in the shop, led by his grandfather, George Lasoski, Glen Wignall and Derek Beckman. Chad Morgan from Kansas and Cody from Washington will be joining the team as well this week. The SuperClean #21 team will hit the track tonight with the WoO in Spencer, Iowa at the Clay County Fairgrounds. From there, they will race at the US36 Raceway near Cameron, Missouri on Friday, Heartland Park near Topeka, Kansas on Saturday, and Lucas Oil Speedway near Wheatland, Missouri on Sunday. "There's nothing like being thrown to the wolves the first time out!" says Brian. "It will be a good opportunity this week to see where we stack up. We'll have some folks from SuperClean at all four events this week, and I look forward to doing well for them and the rest of our partners."
The four tracks present their individual challenges. "We haven't been to Spencer, but I think it will fit our style," says Brian. "It's been feast or famine at Cameron. It was nice and slick when it opened, but the last few years they've wanted to set world records on it, running 9.9 in time trials and 10.2 in the heats. That doesn't make for much passing. Hopefully, it's drier this time. I've never been to Topeka, but Wheatland is one of the top one or two facilities in the country. We've had success there beating the ASCS National guys, so I'm probably looking forward to that one more than any."
Website
For up to date information on Brian Brown, visit the revamped www.BrianBrownRacing.com!
T-shirts
New 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
Michael in ShawneeMission, KS asks: When you have a few nights of racing in a row, it's a quick turnaround. Do you do anything maintaining your cars between shows that other drivers might not do?
Brian answers: It's pretty much the same for us as anyone else. We clean the torsion bars and the ball. We'll do maintenance on the motor…everything that time allows when you're traveling. We check the driveline, the driveshaft and rear-end about every three races. We try to get on the same schedule every time, so we don't forget anything.
Got a question for Brian? Send it to us at [email protected], and we may answer it in this section! Put "? for Brian" in your subject line.
Brown's Bits
According to www.OpenWheelTimes.com, Brian teamed with the Doogs for 211 main events. They were victorious 47 times (22%), had 124 top fives (59%) and 161 top tens (76%). They won the 2007 Knoxville Raceway 410 track championship, won 37 360 races and 10 410 events at Knoxville. The team won with such series as ASCS, WOW, ASCS-Midwest, ASCS-Northern Plains, ASCS-Sooner, ESTS and NCRA. They won in five different states (Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Oklahoma).
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 Gloss. Our unique formula clings to tires, giving them a long-lasting luster 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.
Concrete Cleaner
Great house…dirty driveway? Then you need SuperClean Concrete Cleaner. This concentrated, professional strength formula cuts away grease, grime, dirt, and organic stains leaving your concrete surface as clean as 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 – Maxim Chassis
This is Brian's third year partnering with Maxim. After years of success as a car owner, Chuck Merrill started his chassis business in a rented three-bay garage in November of 1988. The first car was driven by Johnny Herrera at the Florida All Stars Sprint Week in February of 1989. By June of that year, Maxim moved into a 7,000 square foot facility. By 2001, Maxim had grown substantially producing 304 chassis that year. In 2002, Maxim moved to its present 12,500 square foot location in Springfield, Illinois. Maxim continues to offer their customers unmatched service and support, and currently has 17 quality employees, and builds over 400 chassis on an annual basis. Their world-famous "K-car" was designed for Steve Kinser, and has won ten Knoxville Nationals titles and fourteen World of Outlaws championships! For more information on Maxim, visit www.racemaxims.com!
Brian's Updates
Brian's Releases are an up close look at the past, present and future of 2007 Knoxville Raceway track champion, Brian Brown. To receive Brian's weekly updates, send an e-mail to [email protected] with "Brian" in the subject line.
Brian would like to thank SuperClean, Ditzfeld Transfer, Boss Hogg Food Products, Maxim Racing, American Compressed Steel, Michael Ross Memorial Foundation, Champion Brands, Legend Suzuki, Housby Trucks, K&N Filters, Hostiowa.net, Yeager's Harley Davidson, Saldana Radiators, Fuel-Safe Tanks, Blue Springs Extreme Powersports, Awesome Racewear, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Shock Doctor, Weld Wheels, Fire-Down Graphics, Bell Helmets, CP Pistons, Paul's Auto Body Supply, Butler Built Seats, Rod End Supply, Winters Performance Products, ISC Racers Tape, Simpson, Racing Optics, Pro Shocks, Dake Law Office, Wes. Mo. Auto, Don's Truck Wash, Sunshack Tan, McCroskey Chevrolet, Gardner Farms and Hoosier Tires for all their help!
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