Brain VanZalen

Car Number: 44
Division: Engine Pro Super Stock
Web site:
Birthdate: December 20, 1983
Hometown: Wyoming, MI
Family:
"Regular" job: Carpet Installer- Carpet One by Johnsons

Number of years racing at Berlin: 7
Number of years racing overall: 7
Driving History at Berlin:
2009: Finished 16th in Super Stock Points. 1 top 5 (2nd on 6/10), 3 to p10's, 2 heat wins, 1 pursuit win

2008: Won Sportsman Championship...7 wins...never finished outside of the top 8...4 fast times and 2 heat wins; 1 4-Cylinder attempt ...finished 6th in the A Feature on 10/18

2007: Finished 25th in Pro Stock points...1 attempt- finished 10th on 9-8... Finished 13th in Sportsman points...1 win (4-28)...6 top 5's and 9 top 10's...5 heat wins, 1 fast time, 1 hard charger

2006: Finished 8th in Sportsman points...1 win (May 20)…7 top 5's and 16 top 10's in 19 races…5 heat wins…missed 2 weeks.

2005: Finished 4th in Sportsman points...4 wins (5/7 - first career win)...12 top 5's and 15 top 10's...3 fast times, 5 heat wins and 4 Hard Chargers.

2004: Finished 29th in Sportsman points...qualified for 1 feature, finishing 16th…2 heat wins, 1 Consi win.

2003: Finished 42nd in Sportsman points as a rookie...8 attempts...best finish was 8th in a consolation race (August 16).

Car Owner: Steve VanZalen
Primary Sponsors: Enterprise Iron & Metal; Dale Roade - Finish Master; Jay Wolfenbarger- 3M Automotive Aftermarket
Other Sponsors: Valone's Pizza; Nylaan Body Shop; Praxair Gases
Engine Builder: Jamie Hamm
Chassis Builder: Port City
Crew Chief: Steve VanZalen
Pit Crew Members: Tom VanZalen, April