Brian Simo
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Brian Simo is a race car driver from Carlsbad
, California
, USA. On the NASCAR
circuits, he is a road course ringer
who races selected road course races. He drove the #33 Korbel Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing
at Infineon Raceway
in the NASCAR
Nextel Cup Series in 2005, recording a top ten finish. He is a veteran of Trans-Am racing and he also created the No Fear
clothing line.
. He raced the #90 Hills Brothers Coffee Ford to a 36th place finish and failed to qualify the #90 car at Watkins Glen
. For the 2001 season, Simo again returned to run the road courses for Donlavey Racing
. He earned a 15th place starting spot at Infineon
, but unfortunately finished 42nd after transmission failure. At Watkins Glen
, Simo qualified 42nd and ended up finishing the race in 37th after a crash. Simo did not return to the Sprint Cup Series until 2005 when he raced the #33 Korbel California Champagnes Chevrolet at Infineon
. He started the race in 22nd and worked his way up to 10th place to finish the race with his first top ten. In 2006, Simo was selected to run the road course events for Front Row Motorsports
. He was unable to qualify the #61 Chevrolet at Infineon
, however he did qualify the #34 Chevrolet for Watkins Glen
. Unfortunately, his race at Watkins Glen
would end early with a crash and he finished in the 41st position. For 2007, Simo attempted both road course for Front Row Motorsports
in the #37 Dodge, however he was unable to qualify. In the 2008 season, Simo again drove for FRM in the #34 Ford at Infineon
, finishing 43rd.
and raced the #34 Sobe No Fear Chevrolet at Watkins Glen
to a 22nd place finish. In 2007, he returned to race for Frank Cicci Racing
in the #34 Chevrolet at Mexico City
. Simo started the race in 39th and provided another 22nd place finish for Frank Cicci Racing
. For the 2008 season, Simo has been selected to run the road courses for Front Row Motorsports
. His first start came at Mexico City
in the #24 Hefty Chevrolet and he finished the race in the 28th position. He competed at two more road courses, finishing 30th at Montreal and 20th at Watkins Glen.
Carlsbad, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Carlsbad had a population of 105,328. The population density was 2,693.1 people per square mile . The racial makeup of Carlsbad was 87,205 White, 1,379 African American, 514 Native American, 7,460 Asian, 198 Pacific Islander, 4,189 from other...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, USA. On the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
circuits, he is a road course ringer
Road course ringer
Road course ringer, also known as Road course specialist, Road course expert, or Road runner, is a term used to describe a non-NASCAR driver who is hired by a NASCAR team to race, specifically, on road courses...
who races selected road course races. He drove the #33 Korbel Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing
Richard Childress Racing
RCR Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Richard Childress Racing, is a NASCAR team based in Welcome, North Carolina, and is owned and operated by former driver Richard Childress...
at Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway, is a road course and drag strip located on the landform known as Sears Point in the southern Sonoma Mountains near Sonoma, California, USA. The course is a complex series of twists and turns that go up and down the hills...
in the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Nextel Cup Series in 2005, recording a top ten finish. He is a veteran of Trans-Am racing and he also created the No Fear
No Fear
No Fear is a lifestyle clothing brand that was created in 1989 by Mark Simo, Brian Simo, and Marty Moates. No Fear Inc. products are sold at various retail stores and . It also offers No Fear energy drinks under the same brand, in a joint venture with Pepsi. The company currently employs about 450...
clothing line.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Simo attempted his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2000 with Donlavey RacingDonlavey Racing
Donlavey Racing is a stock car racing team that competed from 1950 until 2002 in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. It was owned by Junie Donlavey and ran a total of 863 races in NASCAR...
. He raced the #90 Hills Brothers Coffee Ford to a 36th place finish and failed to qualify the #90 car at Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen International is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The facility is owned by International Speedway Corporation...
. For the 2001 season, Simo again returned to run the road courses for Donlavey Racing
Donlavey Racing
Donlavey Racing is a stock car racing team that competed from 1950 until 2002 in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. It was owned by Junie Donlavey and ran a total of 863 races in NASCAR...
. He earned a 15th place starting spot at Infineon
Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway, is a road course and drag strip located on the landform known as Sears Point in the southern Sonoma Mountains near Sonoma, California, USA. The course is a complex series of twists and turns that go up and down the hills...
, but unfortunately finished 42nd after transmission failure. At Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen International is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The facility is owned by International Speedway Corporation...
, Simo qualified 42nd and ended up finishing the race in 37th after a crash. Simo did not return to the Sprint Cup Series until 2005 when he raced the #33 Korbel California Champagnes Chevrolet at Infineon
Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway, is a road course and drag strip located on the landform known as Sears Point in the southern Sonoma Mountains near Sonoma, California, USA. The course is a complex series of twists and turns that go up and down the hills...
. He started the race in 22nd and worked his way up to 10th place to finish the race with his first top ten. In 2006, Simo was selected to run the road course events for Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports is a team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup. The team began running part-time in 2004 as Means-Jenkins Motorsports under a partnership with Jimmy Means and restaurant entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, with Jenkins becoming the full team owner in 2005...
. He was unable to qualify the #61 Chevrolet at Infineon
Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway, is a road course and drag strip located on the landform known as Sears Point in the southern Sonoma Mountains near Sonoma, California, USA. The course is a complex series of twists and turns that go up and down the hills...
, however he did qualify the #34 Chevrolet for Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen International is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The facility is owned by International Speedway Corporation...
. Unfortunately, his race at Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen International is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The facility is owned by International Speedway Corporation...
would end early with a crash and he finished in the 41st position. For 2007, Simo attempted both road course for Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports is a team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup. The team began running part-time in 2004 as Means-Jenkins Motorsports under a partnership with Jimmy Means and restaurant entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, with Jenkins becoming the full team owner in 2005...
in the #37 Dodge, however he was unable to qualify. In the 2008 season, Simo again drove for FRM in the #34 Ford at Infineon
Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway, is a road course and drag strip located on the landform known as Sears Point in the southern Sonoma Mountains near Sonoma, California, USA. The course is a complex series of twists and turns that go up and down the hills...
, finishing 43rd.
NASCAR Nationwide Series
Simo's first start in the Nationwide would come in the #03 400 Auto Wreckers Chevrolet. He started the race in the 20th position, but had a driveshaft failure after eight laps and ended the race in the 40th position. In 2008, he failed to qualify for the Gumout Long Life Formula 200. Simo returned to the series in 2006 with Frank Cicci RacingFrank Cicci Racing
Frank Cicci Racing was a NASCAR Busch Series team. The team was owned by Frank Cicci of Elmira, New York and was last driven by Jay Sauter.- Beginnings :FCR first began racing as a short track team in Upstate New York...
and raced the #34 Sobe No Fear Chevrolet at Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen International is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The facility is owned by International Speedway Corporation...
to a 22nd place finish. In 2007, he returned to race for Frank Cicci Racing
Frank Cicci Racing
Frank Cicci Racing was a NASCAR Busch Series team. The team was owned by Frank Cicci of Elmira, New York and was last driven by Jay Sauter.- Beginnings :FCR first began racing as a short track team in Upstate New York...
in the #34 Chevrolet at Mexico City
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is a race track in Mexico City, Mexico, named for the famous racing drivers Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez. The circuit got its name shortly after it opened when Ricardo Rodríguez died in practice for the non-Championship 1962 Mexican Grand Prix...
. Simo started the race in 39th and provided another 22nd place finish for Frank Cicci Racing
Frank Cicci Racing
Frank Cicci Racing was a NASCAR Busch Series team. The team was owned by Frank Cicci of Elmira, New York and was last driven by Jay Sauter.- Beginnings :FCR first began racing as a short track team in Upstate New York...
. For the 2008 season, Simo has been selected to run the road courses for Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports is a team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup. The team began running part-time in 2004 as Means-Jenkins Motorsports under a partnership with Jimmy Means and restaurant entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, with Jenkins becoming the full team owner in 2005...
. His first start came at Mexico City
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is a race track in Mexico City, Mexico, named for the famous racing drivers Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez. The circuit got its name shortly after it opened when Ricardo Rodríguez died in practice for the non-Championship 1962 Mexican Grand Prix...
in the #24 Hefty Chevrolet and he finished the race in the 28th position. He competed at two more road courses, finishing 30th at Montreal and 20th at Watkins Glen.