(3/19/2019) (Photo by Krazy KC Photography)
After last week’s win at Marysville Raceway, Pittsburg driver Keith Brown Jr decided to go back and attempt to win his 2nd straight race. Unfortunately for Brown, this past Saturday would go nothing like the previous event.
With an unlucky pill draw setting Brown up towards the back of his heat race, he knew he’d have plenty of work ahead of him to claim a solid finish. At the waving of the green flag, Brown was on the move, making quick work of his fellow competitors to win the heat race after a intense run through the field. Brown would win by just over 2 seconds ahead of Patti Ryland and Todd Cooper.
Despite his heat race victory, a less than preferable re-draw would line Brown up 8th in the 13 car field. Things appeared to be going well for Brown on the opening lap, as he made his way up to 5th before a caution came out. On the restart Brown again appeared to be moving forward, but would spin in turn 3 after contact with another driver, bringing out another yellow.
After restarting in the rear, Brown would quickly make his way back up towards the front, moving up to 6th within a few laps, before yet another caution. Brown would pick off 5th and 4th on the ensuing restart, before settling into a great side by side battle with Danny Roe for third. The two would race next to each other for multiple laps before one last caution came out. Brown would go on to finish 4th in the feature.
After Saturday’s finish, Brown now heads into Points Race #3 tied with Guy Ahlwardt for the points lead.
When Keith was asked about his night, he said: “Our night started off pretty decent picking up the heat race win , the main event was rough we started 8th. At one point I spun and had to start in the rear and was able to work my way back up to a 4th.”
Up next (if weather permits) for Keith Brown Jr will be Silver Dollar Speedway Friday and Marysville Raceway Saturday. If Chico rains out early we will head to Watsonville or Kcrp Friday then Marysville Saturday.
Keith would like to thank all of his sponsors and supporters, including:
My wife
Ricky Childress jr
My dad
Tim Barlow
Joe Glade
Darrell Hughes
Steel City Motorsports
JGE Motorsports
HRT Shock Service
Little J’s Burgers
Engine Quest
CTA Prints
Performance Bodies
Tire Demon
Competition Carburetors
Interested in having writeups like these done for your race team throughout the season? Contact Daren Ricks of DRC Motorsports Media here on Facebook, at darenricks999@gmail.com or at (530) 828-0112 to discuss a plan that fits your team’s needs.
Daren Ricks
DRC Motorsports Media
DRC Motorsports Media 