Michael Annett Race Preview: Phoenix

Michael Annett
No. 46 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet
Phoenix International Raceway
Quicken Loans 500 | November 15, 2015

Two to Go…Michael Annett and his No. 46 Pilot Flying J team venture west of the Mississippi River for the second consecutive weekend, heading to Phoenix International Raceway for the penultimate race of the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

Annett at PIR…In four NASCAR Xfinity Series races on Phoenix’s current track configuration, Annett averaged a 10th-place finish. In his first two Cup Series starts there as a rookie in 2014, he registered results of 34th, despite his throttle return spring coming loose late in the event, and 26th, despite breaking a drive flange late in a race in which he led one lap.

Michael Annett on Phoenix International Raceway:
“I enjoy racing at Phoenix – it’s a track that’s unique and fun to drive. The guys that are really good there are able to pass consistently, even though that’s been tough to do at this place since the reconfiguration. If we can get our car as close to neutral as possible, we’ll be able to negotiate passes a little easier.”

No. 46 Pilot Flying J Team Members:
Driver:
Michael Annett
Crew Chief:
Jay Guy
Car Chief:
Steve Gassman
Mechanic:
Michael Thomas
Engineer:
Jonathan Bowen
Engine Tuner:
Michael Brown
Shock Specialist:
Marcos Castro
Truck Drivers:
Steve Peterson, Mike Smith
Mechanic/Tire Specialist:
Craig Dalton
Interior:
Evan Harding
Front End Mechanic:
David Lefleur
Spotter:
Dave Ramsey

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.

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.

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