HScott Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race Preview
Michael Annett
No. 46 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Coca-Cola 600 | May 24, 2015
Back-to-Back Short Tracks…The Coca-Cola 600, the longest race on the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series calendar, is next on the docket for Michael Annett and his No. 46 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet team. Annett will take to the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway this Sunday evening fresh off of a 23rd-place finish at Kansas Speedway, another 1.5-mile track, two weeks ago. Annett is in search of his 13th top-25 finish in the last two years at tracks 1.5 miles or larger.
Honoring Army Cpl. Michael E. Thompson…In observance of Memorial Day, all NASCAR teams will feature the name of a fallen service member on the car’s windshield during the Coca-Cola 600. Annett’s No. 46 will be adorned with the name of Army Cpl. Michael E. Thompson of Harrah, Okla., who perished in a 2008 helicopter crash during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Annett’s History at Charlotte…In NASCAR Xfinity Series competition, Annett scored six top-15 finishes in 10 starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway, including two 10th-place finishes in his three most recent attempts. He finished 28th in the 2014 Coca-Cola 600.
Michael Annett on Charlotte Motor Speedway:
“Keeping up with the changes to the track when it goes from day to night is the biggest challenge with this race. Cars handle so much differently from beginning to end, so, like every other team, we need to stay on top of that. The car that can sustain the most speed and adjust to the track the best is a good bet to win.”
No. 46 Pilot Flying J Team Members:
Driver:
Michael Annett
Crew Chief:
Jay Guy
Car Chief:
Steve Gassman
Engineer:
J. Cooper King
Engineer:
Nick Ollila
Engine Tuner:
Michael Brown
Shock Specialist:
Marcos Castro
Truck Drivers:
Barry Collins, Terry Lynch
Mechanic/Tire Specialist:
Craig Dalton
Interior:
Evan Harding
Front End Mechanic:
Michael Hubert
Spotter:
Dave Ramsey
Mechanic:
Michael Thomas
Get Up to Date on Michael Annett…Follow Annett on his very own Twitter and Facebook accounts and get live updates from the track by following @PFJRacing and @TeamHSM46 on Twitter. For a detailed bio and updated in-season statistics, please visit www.michaelannett.com.
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 more than 4,500 diesel lanes offering DEF at the pump. Pilot Flying J, along with its subsidiaries, employs 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.
About HScott Motorsports…HScott Motorsports, which was established in 1989 as Phoenix Racing, is owned and operated by Harry Scott Jr. and competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with technical support from Hendrick Motorsports. The team competes full time in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with Justin Allgaier driving the No. 51 BRANDT Chevrolet and Michael Annett driving the Pilot Flying J Chevrolet. Scott also owns HScott Motorsports with Chip Ganassi, which fields the No. 42 Camaro in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and is the co-owner of HScott Motorsports with Justin Marks, which fields five entries in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. His vision is to build a championship contender by developing talented young drivers, partnering with dedicated sponsors and competing hard every week. For more information, visit HScott Motorsports on the web at: www.hscottmotorsports.com.
