Pair of Sixth Place Efforts for Russell Brown, Jr.
(September 28, 2025) For the first time since July, Russell Brown, Jr. and his #00 team were back at the racetrack on September 26-27 at both Golden Isles Speedway near Brunswick, Georgia and Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia. With a $3,000 payday up for grabs on Friday night with the Ultimate Super Late Model Series at GIS, Russell went seventh quickest overall in qualifying prior to finishing a solid sixth in the 30-lap headliner. A similar story was told at Needmore on Saturday evening, as Russell qualified eighth fastest before advancing to sixth in the $1,516 to win 604 Crate Late Model headliner. Full results from both Peach State venues can be found online at www.gisdirt.com and www.raceneedmorespeedway.com.

Fifth Place for Brown, Jr. in Gene Maine Memorial
(July 13, 2025) The RB2 Motorsports team invaded Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia on Saturday evening, July 12 for the annual running of the 'Gene Maine Memorial.' The Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series sanctioned the Super Late Model special, which boasted a $5,000 payday.

Russell Brown, Jr. laid down the seventh quickest time overall during the qualifying session, which locked him into the inside of the fourth row for the start of the 40-lap headliner. Russell then bolted up to the third spot and was looking for more when he unfortunately broke a power steering / fuel pump belt in the waning laps. Due to the mechanical woes, the Valdosta, Georgia ace was dropped to a fifth place effort behind only winner Jordy Nipper, Wil Herrington, Steven Roberts, and Allen Styck. Full results can be found online at www.southernthunderseries.com.

Russell Brown Jr. Enters $10,000 JT Kerr Memorial
(June 22, 2025) The #00 team ventured north to I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, Tennessee on June 20-21 for the annual 'JT Kerr Memorial.' The Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series sanctioned the prestigious event, which drew 51 competitors to vie for the $10,000 first place prize money. Russell Brown, Jr. timed in fifth quickest in his group during qualifying on Friday night prior to placing fifth in his heat race. The Valdosta, Georgia ace then slipped to a sixth place showing in Saturday's B-Main and ultimately missed out on the 60-lap headliner that was won by Cory Hedgecock! Full results from the 'JT Kerr Memorial' can be found online by clicking on www.crateracinusa.com. (That Lash Girl Photography)

Top Five for RB2 Motorsports in 604 at Needmore!
(April 27, 2025) Russell Brown, Jr., of Valdosta, Georgia, entered both a 602 and a 604 Late Model during the annual 'Borderline Brawl' at Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia on April 25-26. On Friday night in a $1,000 to win 602 show, Russell timed in fifth quickest overall during qualifying before a flat right rear tire in the feature dropped him to a disappointing twelfth place performance. At Needmore on Saturday evening with a $1,500 top prize up for grabs for the 604s, Russell laid down the fifth fastest lap during time trials and later moved up a spot during the A-Main en route to a strong fourth place showing behind only victor Jonah Bozeman, Austin Yarbrough, and Victor Matthews. Full results from the 'Borderline Brawl' can be found online at www.raceneedmorespeedway.com.

Russell Brown, Jr. Awarded $5,000 Needmore Win!
(March 30, 2025) In his 2025 season opener, Russell Brown, Jr. celebrated in victory lane on Saturday night, March 29 after being awarded a win in the Limited Late Model division at Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia! Russell advanced to fifth in his heat race on Friday night and later started ninth on the grid in Saturday's 30-lap feature event. After blasting up through the field and apparently finishing a strong second to Nevin Gainey, Russell was awarded the $5,000 first place prize after post-race inspection!

The Valdosta, Georgia ace also entered the Crate Racin' USA 604 Late Model Series portion of the 'Southern Heritage Classic' weekend at Needmore Speedway. Russell timed in sixth fastest in his group during qualifying on Friday prior to placing seventh in his loaded heat race. He then chose to skip the 604 action on Saturday and did not compete in the $10,000 to win, 50-lap headliner. Full results from the season-opening weekend at Needmore can be found online at www.raceneedmorespeedway.com.

Brown, Jr. Concludes Season in Early Bird 50
(November 24, 2024) Russell Brown, Jr. Racing wrapped up their version of the 2024 season on November 22-23 in the annual running of the 'Early Bird 50' at Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia. The Crate Racin' USA tour presided over the special event, which boasted a $10,000 first place prize. Russell Brown, Jr. stopped the clock fourth quickest in his group during the qualifying session on Friday night prior to placing fifth in his heat race. After starting Saturday's 50-lapper from the inside of the eighth row, Russell wound up finishing right where he started... in the fifteenth position. Full results from the season-ending 'Early Bird 50' can be located online by clicking on www.raceneedmorespeedway.com.

Russell Brown, Jr. Sixth in 602 LM at All-Tech
(September 22, 2024) Valdosta, Georgia standout Russell Brown, Jr. invaded All-Tech Raceway in Ellisville, Florida on Saturday night, September 21. Behind the wheel of a 602 Late Model during the weekly program, Russell dropped a driveshaft during hot laps before advancing five spots during his heat race to finish in the third position. After rolling off from the inside of the third row in the 20-lap feature, Russell fell back as far as tenth in the running order before salvaging a solid sixth place effort behind only winner Wyatt Gainey, Jason Garver, Fletcher Mason, Parker Blankenship, and Brody Smith! Full results from last night in the Sunshine State can be viewed online at www.alltechraceway.com.

Brown, Jr. Doomed by Incident at Needmore...
(August 25, 2024) After several months away from the racetrack, Russell Brown, Jr. returned to action on Saturday evening, August 24 at Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia. Russell competed in the 6th Annual 'Morgan Sheffield Memorial' for 602 Late Models and started his night by laying down the fourth quickest time overall during qualifying. After rolling off from the outside of the second row in the $3,016 to win main event, Russell was running in the third spot when he was involved in an incident that forced him to retire with right front and nose damage. The Valdosta, Georgia native was relegated to a disappointing twenty-second place performance in the 'Morgan Sheffield Memorial.' Full results can be viewed at www.raceneedmorespeedway.com.

Early Wreck Dooms RB2 in Gene Maine Memorial
(May 12, 2024) Russell Brown, Jr. and his #00 team headed back to Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia on Saturday night, May 11 for the annual 'Gene Maine Memorial.' The 604 Late Model portion of the program shelled out a $3,201 first place prize. Russell stopped the clock eleventh quickest overall during qualifying before starting the A-Main from the inside of the sixth row. Unfortunately, the Valdosta, Georgia ace was caught up in an early incident and was forced to retire from the contest in the twelfth finishing position. Complete results from last night at Needmore Speedway can be viewed online at www.raceneedmorespeedway.com.

Top Ten for Brown, Jr. at Needmore Speedway
(April 20, 2024) The RB2 Motorsports team invaded Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia on Friday night, April 19 to vie for the $1,500 top prize in the 604 Crate Late Model division. Russell Brown, Jr. laid down the seventh quickest lap overall during the qualifying session, which earned him the rights to the inside of the fourth row for the start of the A-Main. The Valdosta, Georgia ace then wound up finishing right where he started in the contest... in the seventh position. Complete results from last night at Needmore Speedway can be viewed online at www.raceneedmorespeedway.com.

Southern Heritage Classic Keeps Brown, Jr. Busy
(March 31, 2024) Valdosta, Georgia ace Russell Brown, Jr. pulled double duty over the March 29-30 weekend in the 'Southern Heritage Classic' at Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia. In 602 Late Model competition, Russell timed in sixth quickest in his group during qualifying prior to finishing fourth in his heat race. After starting Saturday's $4,000 to win main event from the outside of the seventh row, Russell worked his way past a handful of competitors en route to a steady ninth place effort. Behind the wheel of a 604 Late Model, he unfortunately could not transfer into the $10,000 to win A-Main that was eventually won by Richie Stephens. Full results can be found online at www.raceneedmorespeedway.com.

Mechanical Woes Sideline Brown, Jr. in Deuces Wild
(February 25, 2024) Russell Brown, Jr. and his #00 team attempted to lift the lid to their 2024 racing season on February 23-24 in 'Deuces Wild' at Golden Isles Speedway near Brunswick, Georgia. On Friday night, the $10,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series weekend opener was unfortunately doomed by inclement weather. At GIS on Saturday evening, Russell signed in for the $20,000 to win 'Deuces Wild' grand finale, but never made a competitive lap. Mechanical trouble in the pit area forced the Valdosta, Georgia ace to scratch from the program, which was ultimately won by Mike Marlar. Complete results from Golden Isles Speedway can be viewed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com.