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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – AUGUST 14: Brandon Brown, driver of the #68 BMS Chevrolet Chevrolet, waits in the garage area during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – AUGUST 14: Brandon Brown, driver of the #68 BMS Chevrolet Chevrolet, waits in the garage area during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
The famed “Let’s go Brandon” driver has had a very interesting story. While the driver’s name got tangled up in a political chant, he also managed to make a name for himself in the Xfinity series. Recently, Brandon Brown did something very special. To give you a hint, Brown will not be racing alone in Road America. In fact, he has a very special teammate.
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – SEPTEMBER 11: Brandon Brown, driver of the #68 TradeTheChain.com Chevrolet, react on stage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Go Bowling 250 at Richmond Raceway on September 11, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Brandon Brundidge, a fan, brought Brown an Autism pendant with his name and car number engraved on it. How adorable is that?! However, that’s not all. Brown will also wear the necklace during the race, making the fan a teammate! That’s just a beautiful gesture from the Xfinity driver.
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My teammate for the weekend😎 https://t.co/8TD0cP43qs
— Brandon Brown (@brandonbrown_68) July 2, 2022
On top of that, Brandon Brundidge’s mother, Sheletta, tweeted thanking the driver.
I can't even put into words what this moment means not just for my family but for all families who have kids with #autism. @brandonbrown_68 and the @BMSRaceTeam putting my son's book on the hood of his car for this weekend's @roadamerica @NASCAR race creates #AutismAcceptance… pic.twitter.com/aaYV2FOpEw
— Sheletta Brundidge (@ShelettaIsFunny) July 1, 2022
Yes! you read that right Brundidge’s book will ride on Brown’s car in the race. And NASCAR fans just couldn’t get enough of his beautiful gesture.
I don't know how Brandon is gonna sleep tonight @Lindalhiggins cause he is still excited about his book on the hood of @brandonbrown_68's car. Then, to add to the excitement, @mnstonee gave him a @CocaCola. We might as well take our seats now for tomorrow's @roadamerica race… pic.twitter.com/dmfA4oAgNV
— Sheletta Brundidge (@ShelettaIsFunny) July 2, 2022
I think what you’re doing for your son is great, sharing his story and giving hope for autistic kids and their families. Only thing I suggest is not using the puzzle piece, as autistic people like Brandon and I are not puzzles to be solved. We’re people full of infinite potential
— Gabe Schmidt (@GeekDStudios) July 2, 2022
I can’t tell you how much I love this! I’m the hauler drivers wife and our middle daughter is on the spectrum. She was “raised up” at the race track but hated the noise!
— Mama Rebecca (@BackroadsMsport) July 2, 2022
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I am so very, very glad that Brandon Brown made this happen!!!! I hope your son enjoys his race weekend and will join us for years to come!
— Eurobasket Michelle 🤠🏁🏀 (@Lagreeneyes03) July 2, 2022
That’s awesome!!! You should trade him after the race so he can have a race worn pendant!
— Chris Blackmore 🇺🇸 (@USMC_NASCARFire) July 2, 2022
the duo we didn’t know we needed. this is why i’ve been a @brandonbrown_68 fan for years!🤝🏻
— Tmac Creative (@TmacDesignz) July 2, 2022
What’s The Story Behind The Brandon Brown Chant?
Driving his Chevrolet, Brandon Brown crossed the finish line at the 2021 Sparks 300 (Talladega) to clench his first Xfinity win. However, a sensational day for the driver turned sour very soon.
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 28: Brandon Brown, driver of the #68 Brandonbilt Foundations Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
What an NBC reporter believed the fans’ chant to be “Let’s go Brandon!” was actually a chant against the 46th President of the United States of America, Joe Biden.
Soon, “Let’s go Brandon” became a meme, and many NASCAR fans started using the chant against the President.
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It’s unfortunate how a driver’s win got tangled up in political matters.
