HScott Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preview
Justin Allgaier
No. 51 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet
Dover International Speedway
AAA 400 | September 28, 2014
Monster Mile…Justin Allgaier will make his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) start in the No. 51 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevy at Dover International Speedway on Sunday. Allgaier’s first NSCS start at Dover was earlier this season in the AccuDoc Solutions Chevy, and he finished 26th. Allgaier has 10 starts in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) at Dover, with one top-five and four top-10 finishes at the 1.0-mile oval, along with 16 laps led. Steve Addington, crew chief of the No. 51, has three wins at Dover, with Kyle Busch in 2008, Kurt Busch in 2011 and Tony Stewart in 2013.
Meet Justin…On Saturday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m. EDT, Allgaier will participate in a Q&A located in the Velocity Club suite at Dover. A suite ticket must be purchased in order to gain entrance.
New Hampshire II Recap…Allgaier made his second-career NSCS start at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) last Sunday. After getting caught in a late-race accident at NHMS in July and settling for a 37th-place finish, Allgaier and the No. 51 PlanBSales.com team were looking for redemption at the Magic Mile. Despite going down two laps early in the race, Allgaier and his HScott Motorsports team rallied, fighting their way onto the lead lap and earning a 20th-place finish.
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 New Hampshire, Allgaier is currently third in the standings, behind Kyle Larson and Austin Dillon.
Justin Allgaier on Dover International Speedway:
“I’m looking forward to getting back to a short track. Unfortunately, Dover [International Speedway] is a very difficult track to drive. You have to hit all of your marks perfectly or your whole lap is messed up and you lose spots in a hurry. I struggled a little bit at Dover earlier this year, and it’s never really been one of my favorite tracks, but I’ve worked with Steve [Addington] and the engineers and I think we’ve figured a few things out for this weekend.”
Crew Chief Steve Addington on Dover International Speedway:
“Dover [International Speedway] is a very difficult track for a rookie driver. We’ve come up with different things to try this weekend to suit Justin’s style better. It’s extremely important to get a good starting spot this weekend because cars get lapped so quickly. We just need another solid weekend, to log laps and bring home a clean car.
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 Kuettel
> 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
> Spotter: Rocky Ryan
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.co
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.
