RURAL HALL, N.C. (August 10, 2010) – Tim Brown, a Cana, Va. native, made his debut in the No. 02 T and C Motorsports modified in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour which made its stop at the infamous “Madhouse” this past Saturday. The modified piloted by Brown had the potential of being a top three finisher until a cut right front tire early in the race sent him into the wall, damaging the car. He returned to the track nearly 100 laps down, and collected a 15th place finish.
Brown currently sits in 11th in the NWSMT point standings, a mere 19 points behind the No. 31 of Gene Pack in 10th position.
Brown and the T and C Motorsports team made several adjustments to the No. 02 car throughout practices on Friday and Saturday evening. Brown qualified eighth after posting a time of 13.717 seconds, and drew ninth for his starting position in the top 10 redraw.
Fans were on their feet to greet the starting line up as the teams pushed the modifieds out on the track. As the field came around to the green flag, it quickly became clear that Brown had a very strong car. Over the opening 25 circuits, he wasted no time making his way up to the seventh position. However, only a few circuits later, things made a turn for the worse.
As Brown made his way down the back stretch on lap 31, a cut right front tire sent him into the wall between turns 3 and 4, damaging the No. 02 modified. Able to drive the modified into the pits, Brown parked it and the crew worked diligently over the following 95 laps to get the car repaired and back out on track. The Rocket piloted returned to the track on lap 126, and crossed the checkered flag in 15th position on lap 199.
“This is definitely not the results that I had hoped to give the T and C Motorsports Team in our first outing together. We had a very good race car and unfortunately some debris cut the right front tire down. We made progress on the car and worked well together as a new team and I look for good things to come from this new relationship. I am excited that Tom and Connie have given me this opportunity to drive for them in the remaining races for 2010.” stated Brown.
Aside from the less-than-desired results of the night, the T and C Motorsports crew stayed focused on fixing the car and getting the best finish possible. The Rocket will pilot the No. 02 modified in the UNOH Perfect Storm 150 at Bristol Motor Speedway next Wednesday, August 18th. It will air live on Speed at 6:00 p.m., don’t miss it!
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