HScott Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preview
Justin Allgaier
No. 51 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet
Talladega Superspeedway
GEICO 500 | October 19, 2014
Superspeedway Racin’…Justin Allgaier will make his third NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) start at Talladega Superspeedway (TSS) on Sunday afternoon. TSS is one of four tracks where Allgaier made NSCS starts last year in the No. 51 BRANDT Chevy. He has completed all laps in his two NSCS starts at the 2.66-mile superspeedway. Allgaier has five starts in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) at TSS, with one top-five and three top-10 finishes, along with four laps led. TSS is the fourth and final superspeedway race of the 2014 season.
Charlotte II Recap…Allgaier and the No. 51 BRANDT team put together a solid weekend in racing’s back yard. Last weekend, he completed all three practice sessions and earned the 16th starting spot, one position higher than his starting spot in the May Charlotte race. Despite going one lap down about midway through the race, Allgaier battled back for a lead-lap finish and also led two laps. He gained several positions during the race’s green/white/checkered finish to earn a 15th-place finish in the No. 51 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet for HScott Motorsports, scoring his career-best NSCS 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 Charlotte, Allgaier is currently third in the standings, behind Kyle Larson and Austin Dillon.
Justin Allgaier on Talladega Superspeedway:
“We are coming off of a good weekend at Charlotte [Motor Speedway], so I have a lot of confidence for Talladega [Superspeedway]. I think we will unload off of the truck really well, and that’s really important at a superspeedway. There’s not much you can change once you are at the track to make a big difference in the car. The key to Talladega will be to avoid the wrecks. I’ve been lucky enough to avoid them so far in the Sprint Cup Series, so I hope that trend continues this weekend.”
Crew Chief Steve Addington on Talladega Superspeedway:
“We are fortunate enough to get our cars from Hendrick [Motorsports] and they build the best superspeedway cars in the industry, so we’ll have a great car. There’s going to be a lot of different drivers with different agendas because Talladega [Superspeedway] is a Chase race. Everyone at HScott Motorsports has been working really hard and that showed last weekend at Charlotte [Motor Speedway]. As long as Justin doesn’t get caught up in a mess on the track, we will have a great weekend.”
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 AllgaierCrew Chief: Steve AddingtonCar Chief: Pierre Kuettel
Engineer: Jonathan BowenShock Specialist: Clay AlexanderTire Specialist: Kyle Louchart
Interior Specialist:Jamie EdwardsMechanic: Ronnie GriffinMechanic: Mark O’Donnell
Engine Tuner: Howard Shipwash
Truck Driver: Mike ClemenstonSpotter: 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.
