NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race Preview
Michael Annett
No. 46 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 7 pm ET on NBC
100th Career Cup Series Start for Annett… Michael Annett will make his 100th career start in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this weekend when his No. 46 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet team competes at the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Remembering Brandon Head… Annett and his team will honor Brandon Head, the 22-year-old son of TMC Transportation employee and short track racer Stephen Head, carrying Brandon’s name above the right side window. Brandon lost his 14-year battle with cancer this week. An avid NASCAR fan that was also a champion for cancer awareness, Brandon participated in Relay for Life, The Polar Plunge and Locks of Love.
Appearing in the Fan Zone… Fans are encouraged to attend when Annett takes the interview stage in the Charlotte Motor Speedway Fan Zone on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 8 from 2:30 to 2:45 ET for a Q&A session hosted by PRN’s Doug Rice.
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, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J has more than 650 retail locations, 52 Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Centers (Wingfoot) and 44 Boss Shops, all of which accept MyRewards cards for Pilot Flying J’s loyalty program. The Pilot Flying J network provides drivers with access to more than 70,000 parking spaces for trucks, 4,800 showers and more than 4,400 diesel lanes offering Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at the pump. Pilot Flying J is currently ranked No. 7 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies. Visit www.pilotflyingj.com for more information.
