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.

Brown, Jr. Wraps Up Season in Early Bird 50
(November 19, 2023) Valdosta, Georgia ace Russell Brown, Jr. closed out his version of the 2023 racing season on November 17-18 in the 'Early Bird 50' at Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia. The Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series special boasted a $10,000 first place prize. Russell laid down the quickest lap in his group during qualifying before running second in his heat race on Friday night. After rolling off from the outside of the fourth row in Saturday's 50-lap headliner, Russell ultimately slipped out of the top ten and placed twelfth in the final rundown of the 'Early Bird 50.' Complete results from the season finale at Needmore can be viewed online at www.crateracinusa.com.

Russell Brown, Jr. Eleventh in Georgia Rumble
(September 17, 2023) Russell Brown, Jr. and his #00 team made their way to Cochran Motor Speedway in Cochran, Georgia on Saturday evening, September 16 for the running of the 'Georgia Rumble.' The Southern All Stars (SAS) Dirt Racing Series sanctioned the single-day throwdown, which boasted a $10,000 payday for the ground-pounding Super Late Models. Russell started sixteenth on the grid in the 40-lap feature event and flirted with a top ten showing at the Peach State venue. At the checkers, Russell found himself in the eleventh finishing position - the last car on the lead lap. Complete results from last night at Cochran Motor Speedway can be found online at www.sasdirt.com. (Ducklens Photography)

Top Ten for Russell Brown, Jr. Against HTF Foes
(August 26, 2023) The Russell Brown, Jr. Racing team invaded Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia on Friday night, August 25. The Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series presided over the action and Needmore last evening and a $5,000 payday was on the line. Russell Brown, Jr. knocked down the ninth fastest lap overall during the qualifying session prior to placing sixth in heat race action. The Valdosta, Georgia ace then advanced to seventh in the running order during the 40-lapper before going for a spin, which forced him to the rear of the field. Russell then stormed back inside of the top ten and ultimately finished ninth at the unfurling of the checkered flag. Full results can be found online at www.raceneedmorespeedway.com.

Tight Racecar Slows Matt Henderson at GIS...
(July 30, 2023) Tennessean Matt Henderson once again piloted the #00 Russell Brown Race Cars entry for Russell Brown, Jr. on Saturday night, July 29 at Golden Isles Speedway near Brunswick, Georgia. Fighting a tight racecar, Matt laid down the twenty-sixth fastest lap overall during Crate Racin' USA Series qualifying prior to placing sixth in his B-Main. He was then an early retiree in the $5,000 to win headliner and was ultimately paid for a twenty-sixth place performance. Complete results from last night's 40-lapper at GIS can be found online at www.crateracinusa.com.

Russell Brown, Jr. Lands on Needmore Podium
(July 22, 2023) Russell Brown, Jr., of Valdosta, Georgia, was in 602 Late Model action on Friday night, July 21 at Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia. Russell clicked off the second fastest lap overall during the qualifying session to earn the outside of the front row starting spot for the $1,000 to win headliner. After running in the second position through most of the race, Russell wound up third at the unfurling of the checkers behind only race winner Cole Exum and runner-up Nevin Gainey. Complete results from last night at Needmore Speedway can be viewed online at www.raceneedmorespeedway.com.

Brown, Jr. Blasts to Seventh in Rare EAMS Visit
(July 2, 2023) For the first time in quite awhile, Russell Brown, Jr. traveled to the historic East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama on Saturday, July 1. A weekly 602 Late Model show was held and Russell started off the evening by laying down the sixteenth fastest lap overall during time trials. After rolling off from the outside of the eighth row in the A-Main, Russell blasted past nine competitors during the contest to land in the seventh finishing position. Complete results from last night at EAMS can be found online at www.eamsdirt.com.

Matt Henderson Moonlights in #00 Saturday at GIS
(June 25, 2023) Tennessean Matt Henderson moonlighted in the RBRC #00 entry on Saturday night, June 24 at Golden Isles Speedway near Brunswick, Georgia. Matt stopped the clock fifth quickest overall during 604 Late Model qualifying and later rolled off from the inside of the third row in the A-Main. He then advanced two spots to land on the podium in third behind only race winner Jordan Yawn and runner-up David Showers, Jr.! Complete results from last night at GIS can be found online by visiting www.gisdirt.com.

Late Flat Tire Dooms Brown, Jr. at Needmore...
(May 14, 2023) Next up on the racing schedule for Russell Brown, Jr. was a visit to Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia on Saturday, May 13 for the annual running of the 'Gene Maine Memorial.' The Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series sanctioned the $10,000 to win shootout, which drew a stout 43 car field. Russell timed in fifth quickest in his group during qualifying prior to grabbing the third transfer spot through his heat race.

The Valdosta, Georgia ace then rolled off from the inside of the sixth row in the 40-lap feature and was up to the eighth position with only two circuits remaining when a flat tire unfortunately ruined his top ten run. At the checkers, Russell was relegated to a fifteenth place showing. Complete results from last night at Needmore Speedway can be accessed online by clicking on www.crateracinusa.com. (Chris Anderson Photo)

Brown, Jr. Kicks Off 2023 Season in HTF Opener
(April 8, 2023) Russell Brown, Jr. and RB2 Motorsports kicked off their version of the 2023 racing season on Friday night, April 7. The Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series sanctioned their opener last night at All-Tech Raceway in Ellisville, Florida and 40 competitors were on hand for the $20,000 to win 'Southbound Throwdown.' Russell clicked off the eighteenth quickest time in Group A during the qualifying session before placing seventh in his heat race and eighth in his B-Main. Unfortunately, the Valdosta, Georgia ace was unable to transfer into the 50-lap headliner that was ultimately won by Ricky Thornton, Jr. Complete results can be found online at www.htfseries.com. (Chris Anderson Photo)