MICHAEL ANNETT READY TO LAUNCH ASALMS SOPHOMORE SEASON AT SAN AN


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Oct 13, 2008

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Source: Michelle Petroff,
Date: 02/25/2007

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DES MOINES, IA -- Michael Annett has eagerly anticipated the start of his sophomore season since the conclusion of his impressive freshman debut in 2006. While Annett’s career behind the wheel is just beginning, his family involvement in motorsports spans three decades and includes numerous championship titles and crown jewel trophies. The Hawkeye State native hopes to expand on his family’s trophy case this year while competing in the ASA Late Model Series Challenge Division as well as various events in the Northern Division of the ASA Late Model Series and will have his first opportunity at the upcoming “2nd Annual Alamo 200” at San Antonio Speedway.

Annett and his TMC Racing Team took advantage of the winter off-season to prepare both on and off the track. In addition to the hectic pace around the shop preparing cars and equipment, Annett has participated in various tests and events to help prepare for his team’s title contention for the ASALMS Challenge Division.

“Everyone on the TMC Racing Team has put in a lot of work during the off season,” commented Annett. “We had a good test at San Antonio a few weeks ago and learned a lot about the track and how our car reacts there. We have also assembled a great team and we are all really working well together so everyone is ready to kick this year off with a strong run in Texas.”

Annett will make his debut at the high-banked, half-mile oval of San Antonio Speedway for the ASALMS Challenge Division season opener on March 2-3, 2007. Annett’s #12 Ford Fusion team that will continue to carry sponsorship from TMC Transportation, The Marmon Group, Pilot Travel Centers, Northland Oil, Benson International and Allstate Peterbilt.

“I’m honored to once again represent our returning sponsors – TMC Transportation, Pilot Travel Centers, Northland Oil, Benson International and Allstate Peterbilt,” noted Annett. “We are also pleased to have The Marmon Group onboard for a partner. They are one of the largest private companies in the nation and are a premier international association of various independent business that operate in several different sectors. My goal is to show our appreciation to all of them in the best way possible for any racing team… in victory lane!”

The twelve event tour of the Challenge Division will visit the full spectrum of racing surfaces to the famed high-banks of Bristol Motor Speedway to the wide, flat surface of the Milwaukee Mile but the Lone Star State’s San Antonio Speedway will take center stage with their crown jewel “2nd Annual Alamo 200”. Pre-race events will get underway on Friday, March 2nd, and the green flag for the 200-lap main event will wave at 8:30pm on Saturday, March 3rd. For ####