HScott Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preview
Justin Allgaier
No. 51 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Kobalt 400 | March 9, 2014
Viva Las Vegas…Justin Allgaier will be making his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) in the No. 51 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevy. Allgaier and the No. 51 team will get a little extra track time this week at LVMS as the track is open for four hours of testing on Thursday. Statistically, in his NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) career at LVMS, Allgaier has done very well. He has one top-five, and four top10s in his five career NNS starts at the 1.5-mile track, with a best finish of second.
Sunoco Rookie of the Year…After graduating to the NSCS this season, Allgaier is competing for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in the No. 51 BRANDT Chevy. In 2009, Allgaier took home the Rookie of the Year title in the NNS. After Phoenix, Allgaier is currently tied for second place with Cole Whitt.
See Justin…Justin will appear at the Chevy stage 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 9 for a Q&A session.
Phoenix Recap…Allgaier made his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) on Sunday afternoon. However, Allgaier’s first foray into NASCAR’s new knock-out qualifying format didn’t go as planned. On his first lap in qualifying, Allgaier got loose in Turn 3 at PIR and backed his No. 51 BRANDT Chevy into the wall. The team brought out the backup car and Allgaier started 43rd. On lap 171, Allgaier was running in the 26th position and was involved in an on-track incident that damaged his left-front fender. He spent the remainder of the day logging laps, ultimately finishing in the 30th position for HScott Motorsports.
Justin Allgaier on Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
“I’m ready to get on track at Las Vegas [Motor Speedway]. The last two weeks haven’t gone as I would have liked. There’s test time on Thursday, and that’s going to be a huge help to me. The more track time I can get in the car, the better. I really enjoy Las Vegas because it is a very fast mile-and-a-half track, and I’ve done really well there in the Nationwide car in the past. I’m looking forward to a smooth weekend, and to have a solid race.”
Crew Chief Steve Addington on Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
“Las Vegas [Motor Speedway] is a very fast track. We are testing there on Thursday, which is great for our team because it will give Justin more track time. It’s also a mile-and-a-half track which is the bread and butter of the season, so whatever we learn on Thursday, we can apply it to several race tracks. Overall, we just need a solid weekend without any wrecked racecars.”
About Competition Director and Crew Chief Steve Addington:
Spartanburg, S.C. native Steve Addington joined HScott Motorsports in January 2014 as competition director and crew chief for the No. 51 BRANDT Chevrolet SS. Steve comes to the team from Stewart-Haas Racing, where he spent the past two seasons as crew chief on the No. 14 team and earned four wins with Tony Stewart. Addington also served as a Sprint Cup Series crew chief at Team Penske and Joe Gibbs Racing, racking up a total of 20 wins in the series. Addington began his career working on dirt cars and is a former Nationwide Series crew chief. Addington resides in China Grove, N.C. with his wife Katie and has three children.
No. 51 BRANDT Team Members:
> Driver: Justin Allgaier
> Crew Chief: Steve Addington
> Car Chief: Pierre Keuttel
> Engineer: Garett Peterson
> Engineer: Jonathan Bowen
> Shock Specialist: Clay Alexander
> Tire Specialist: Kyle Louchart
> Interior Specialist:Jamie Edwards
> Mechanic: Ronnie Griffin
> Mechanic: Mark O’Donnell
> Engine Tuner: Howard Shipwash
> Truck Driver: Mike Clemenston
About BRANDT: A leading agricultural company, BRANDT consists of three divisions-Specialty Formulations, Retail Agronomy and Dealer Support-serving growers around the globe. Founded in 1953 by Glen Brandt and his sister Evelyn Brandt Thomas to help Illinois farmers adopt new and profitable technologies, the company has experienced aggressive growth under the leadership of President and CEO Rick Brandt. Innovation, technology and strong customer service are a few of the core beliefs that drive BRANDT today. BRANDT’s focus is providing the products and services that give growers the best opportunity for maximum return while building a stronger, healthier and more abundant food supply. For more information, visit BRANDT on the web at: www.brandt.com
About HScott Motorsports: HScott Motorsports, which began as Phoenix Racing in 1989, is owned and operated by Harry Scott Jr. and competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Scott purchased the team from long-time owner James Finch in September 2013. His vision is to develop talented young drivers, and partner with dedicated sponsors to build a championship contending team. HScott Motorsports is aligned with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series powerhouse team Hendrick Motorsports. HScott receives chassis, engines and technical support from Hendrick Motorsports. 2014 marks Scott’s first full year of Sprint Cup team ownership. Scott also owns part of Turner Scott Motorsports, a championship team based in Mooresville, N.C. which competes full time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Camping World Truck Series and K&N Pro Series East.
