MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 23, 2014) – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rookie Michael Annett and his Pilot Flying J Chevrolet SS team travel to the oldest, and arguably most prestigious, track on the circuit this weekend, competing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 21st running of the track’s 400-mile race.
The track, opened in 1901, has seen multiple races won by legends such as Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, Michael Schumacher, and in NASCAR, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. Establishing himself among racing’s greats falls on Annett’s to-do list and the 2.5-mile “Brickyard” has already proven to be a sound track for his talents.
In the inaugural NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the facility in 2012, Annett finished sixth. He followed that up with a ninth-place finish in the same event in 2013. Rolling into Indianapolis after a bye week, Annett and his Tommy Baldwin Racing team are searching for their fifth top-21 finish in seven races.
The race will air live on Sunday, July 27 at 1 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.
SPECIAL GUEST… Teddy Kremer, the honorary batboy for the Cincinnati Reds, will enjoy this weekend’s race from the comfort of Michael Annett’s pit box. The No. 7 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet SS will also sport Teddy’s name above the passenger’s side window. Annett was inspired by Kremer, a 31 year-old with Down syndrome, after watching a segment on ESPN’s E:60 television program. Kremer’s story was also told on ABC’s World News with Diane Sawyer.
Kremer attended the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona three weeks ago as Annett’s guest, but could not stay for the rain-delayed start.
MICHAEL ANNETT QUOTE:
On special guest Teddy Kremer…
“Teddy’s story is incredible and I enjoyed having him visit us in Daytona. Since he couldn’t stay for that race because of the rain, we’re going to bring him with us to Indy. His positive spirit is contagious. I look forward to having him as our guest.”
On Indianapolis…
“I finished sixth in my first Nationwide race at Indy and got another top-10 finish last year. It’s definitely a different atmosphere than what we’re used to, and there’s so much history at that place, but for us it’s a big track that offers another opportunity for a good finish. Our speedway program has improved so much this year and that’s showing in our results. We need to take advantage of what Indy offers, because it certainly plays to one of our strengths.”
To Learn More About Michael Annett Please visit: www.michaelannett.com
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ABOUT TOMMY BALDWIN RACING:
Founded in 2009, Tommy Baldwin Racing is a NASCAR organization that fields two full-time Chevrolet teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Baldwin, a native of Long Island, New York, is a Daytona 500-winning crew chief in his sixth season as a full-time Cup Series car owner.
For more information on Tommy Baldwin Racing, please visit them on Facebook,Twitter or their website.
ABOUT PILOT FLYING J:
Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers and travel plazas in North America, is committed to making life better for professional drivers.Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., Pilot Flying J has more than 650 retail locations. The Pilot Flying J network provides drivers with access to more than 65,000 parking spaces for trucks, 4,400 showers and 4,000 diesel lanes, with more than 3,900 offering DEF at the pump. Pilot Flying J subsidiary Pilot Logistics Services is one of the fastest growing independent energy logistics companies in North America. Together, Pilot Flying J and Pilot Logistic Services employ more than 24,000 people. Pilot Flying J is currently ranked No. 7 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies.
Visit www.pilotflyingj.com for more information.
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