5/4/2026
Brian Brown
Blackjack finds tough luck at Knoxville, set to return May 9
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (May 4, 2026) - “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing did their best to beat the best Saturday night at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, but in the end, it was a busted hand, forced to surrender early due to a hiccup on the cushion.
Brown, the driver of his own Casey’s, FVP, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Wilkerson Crane Rental, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mountain Dew, Ditzfeld Transfer, Ditzfeld Container Service, No. 21 sprint car, was on a roll before the aforementioned incident, powering on to a third-quick qualifying effort before finishing second in his respective heat.
The Grain Valley, Missouri, ace via Higginsville went on to start fifth in the A, and after a great battle to keep himself in top-five contention, it was the cushion that bit him; he was scored 22nd.
“We took our notes from the Outlaws weekend with the intent to be even better this week and we were able to do that. Near the top of the board in hot laps, third quick in qualifying, had a strong car in the heat and ran second…things were in motion,” Brown stated. “We didn’t feel the best in the world in the A, but we were maintaining. Just as things were starting to really get good, I ended up getting into the turn one cushion and got above it. I tried to stay in the throttle to get back out of it, but I put myself in more trouble and tripped over the right front. Definitely not what I was hoping to do by any means of the imagination. It was 100% driver error. It was unfortunate, but sometimes you’re going to have that when you’re pushing the issue.
“The plan is to get things fixed up and get back to Knoxville this week.”
ON DECK:
Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing will continue their 2026 campaign with a return visit to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, May 9.
2026 BBR STATISTICS:
Wins: N/A
Top-Fives: 3
Top-Tens: 6
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Brian-Brown-Racing-200630163294222/
X: www.twitter.com/brianbrown21
News coverage: www.fullyinjected.com
Online home: www.brianbrownracing.com
Merchandise: www.shopbrianbrownracing.com
BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com
Watch Knoxville Raceway weekly at www.dirtvision.com
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series at www.floracing.com
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brian Brown Racing would like to thank Casey’s, FVP, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Wilkerson Crane Rental, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Mountain Dew, Ditzfeld Transfer, Ditzfeld Container Service, Weld Wheels, Lies Trash Service, MC Power, Housby, MyRacePass, Maxim Chassis, J.D. Welding & Machine, Waldinger, Smiley’s Racing Products, Nicky B’s TrucK and RV Collision, Bell Helmets, K1 RaceGear, Bryant Paver Motorsports, Clem’s Helmets, Factory Kahne Shocks, Cometic Gaskets, C&M Lawn & Landscape, Walker Performance Filtration, System One, Flying A Coaches and Trailers, Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce, FSR Racing Products, Ti64, AL Driveline, Vortex Wings, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, Rod End Supply, Winter’s Performance Products, KSE Racing Products, ISC Racers Tape, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Racing Optics, XYZ Machining, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Ultra-Lite Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, Outerwears, MPD, All Star Performance, Heartland VP, System 1 Ignition, Classic Ink USA Screenprinting, Stehman Motorsports, Kat Excavation, and Garrett Racing Engines for their continued support.
ABOUT CASEY’S:
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (Nasdaq: CASY) operating approximately 2,900 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.
ABOUT FACTORY MOTOR PARTS:
Founded in 1945, Factory Motor Parts is a multi-generational, family-owned company supplying premium, name-brand automotive parts, premium private label products, and value-added services to professional service providers, fleets, dealerships, and retailers. With an extensive distribution network and a commitment to exceptional customer service, Factory Motor Parts delivers the quality, availability, and expertise today’s automotive professionals depend on. For more information, visit FactoryMotorParts.com.
ABOUT FVP:
FVP is built on a commitment to quality and delivered with unmatched service. FVP products are specifically engineered to provide OE quality that is equal or superior in performance to national brands at a competitive price.
The FVP brand started with competitively priced OEM quality batteries, filters, and radiators for cars, trucks and specialty vehicles. FVP now proudly offers a full line of batteries for all of your automotive, RV, boating, commercial and lawn & garden needs. FVP also offers a wide array of condensers, hub assemblies, motor oil, oil filters, cabin air filters, fuel filters, transmission filters, antifreeze, DEF, and chemicals.
FVP products are verified, proven, and built to the industry's highest quality standards. Visit http://www.FVPparts.com to learn more.
ABOUT BRIAN BROWN RACING:
Brian Brown Racing is a professional winged sprint car team that is based in Grain Valley, Mo. Brian Brown, who is the owner and driver, has amassed 200+ total feature victories, as well as six track championships at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. For more information, visit http://www.BrianBrownRacing.com.
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