Michael Annett's day at I-70 ends early. LaCrosse and the 37th annual Oktoberfest weekend up next for the TMC Racing Team.

By Rising Star Driver Development/M.P.H. Promotions

Des Moines, Iowa (09/27/2006):

Michael Annett and his new TMC Racing Team was hoping that a return appearance at a track where Annett made his ASA Late Model Series Northern Division debut would result in enough success to give the team a legitimate shot at the Appleton Rack and Pinions Rookie of the Year title.

Annett and the TMC Racing Team returned to the site of Annett's auto racing career debut and in one of the biggest events of the 2006 season. The Steve Oliver Automart North VS South All-Star Shootout/World Cup 200 at the wicked fast high-banked of the I-70 (MO) Speedway in Odessa, Missouri this past Saturday and Sunday September 23-24, 2006.

" I was really excited to get to I-70 with our new team," stated Annett as he reflected on the World Cup weekend. "We were missing some speed throughout the whole day on Saturday. By the end of the day though we knew we had a car that would make the race and be competitive," he added.

As Sunday morning rolled out, Annett knew he had to qualify into the show since the team was brand new, they had no ASALMS North Owners Points to fall back on in case a provisional was needed.

" We were not happy with our qualifying efforts, but we were confident that the car would race better than it qualified," continued the Des Moines, Iowa freshman. "I knew there would be some early cautions so I just tried to keep my nose clean through the first 100 laps," Annett stated.
Annett came into the 10 minute break at _ way in 10th spot. "At the break we were going to try and fix the tight condition that developed towards the end of the first 100 laps," remarked Annett. "About 30 laps into the second 100, the car got extremely loose and I was just trying to hang on to it for the remainder of the race."

Unfortunately for Annett, his day would come to an end as on lap 160, Annett spun coming out of turn four and slammed into the inside front stretch retaining wall, ending his afternoon. "I was coming off of turn four and the back end just snapped around," he explained.

" I was really disappointed for all my guys on the TMC racing crew. I know how much work they have put into the car and they deserve good finishes," Annett added. "We have a great group of guys on our team and I know that we will take what we learned at Odessa and put it towards races to come in the future," he ended.

So far in his first season of ASALMS Northern Division competition and with one points event to go, the Hawkeye State driver has recorded three Top Five finishes with two of those being runner-up showings. His first podium finish came back on July 14, 2006 at the Motordrome (PA) Speedway during the NAPA Auto Parts 100.

The Des Moines, Iowa freshman stands eighth in the overall points standings for the ASALMS Northern Division Championship.

This is Annett's first season behind the wheel of a race car! Prior to beginning his racing career this year, Annett was an accomplished Minor League Hockey Player. Annett began his hockey career at six years old and retired at the end of the 2004-2005 season after completing the season with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the United States Hockey League (USHL).

In his last two seasons of his hockey career, the now 20-year-old Annett played on two Clark Cup Championship teams for Waterloo. Prior to his career in Waterloo, Annett played for Team Illinois that won the 2002 Calgary Mac's AAA Hockey Tournament.

In addition to Annett's chase for the Appleton Rack and Pinions Rookie of the Year title in the ASALMS Northern Division, Annett will also be running a select schedule at the South Boston (VA) Speedway in a car provided by Barry Beggarly in the tracks NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series.
For the remainder of the 2006 season, Annett will carry sponsorship on the side of his Monte Carlo SS from; TMC Transportation as well as Benson International, Allstate Peterbilt Group, Rising Star Driver Development, Pilot Travel Centers and Northland Motor Oil and Lubricants.
To learn more about Michael Annett, log onto to his website at www.michaelannett.com.

About RSDD
Rising Star Driver Development™ was formed to create the most highly trained, marketable and successful race car drivers in the USA and around the world. Their innovative program offers amateur and professional drivers the sort of one-stop comprehensive training and marketing resource that is sure to increase their likelihood of winning on the track. The drivers are hand selected and provided dedicated resources to elevate their status among sponsors, fans and teams – ultimately enabling their transition to the highest ranks of professional racing. The founders have over 40 years of experience in motorsports and sports marketing. You can visit the RSDD web site at – www.risingstardd.com

About TMC
The largest privately-held provider of open-freight transportation in the U.S, TMC was founded in 1972 and provides expert transportation service and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. TMC is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, and is known for its integrity, innovation, superior safety record and unwavering dedication to quality and customer service. TMC’s claim-free, on-time delivery record is the best in the business and is consistently recognized by its customers. You can visit the TMC web site at – www.tmctrans.com

About Benson International
Benson International is a manufacturer of class 6, 7, & 8 specialty trailers and bodies that has served the transportation industry for over 40 years with four locations in Mineral Wells, W.Va.; Cadiz, Ky.; Meyersdale, Pa. and Oneida, Tenn. For more information contact Benson International at 877-489-9020, or visit www.bensonintl.com

About Allstate Peterbilt Group
W.D. Larson Companies LTD., Inc., owner of Allstate Peterbilt Group, was established in 1971 and has grown into the second largest Peterbilt dealership group in North America. With dealership locations in Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Ohio, we are committed to providing the very best in sales, leasing, financing, service and parts support to our customers. We provide a wide range of medium and heavy-duty trucks, trailers and accessories to a diverse customer base. You can visit the Allstate Peterbilt web site at - www.allstatepeterbilt.com
About Northland Products Company

Northland Products Company, headquarted in Waterloo, Iowa, formulates, manufactures, markets and distributes premium quality engine oil, lubricants, engine coolants and associated fluids throughout North America. Since 1908, Northland’s superior products and customer-driven service are provided to trucking fleets, OEM factory-fill, industrial, automotive and agriculture markets.

Northland Technical Laboratories, a division of Northland, provides extensive oil analysis and lubricant performance evaluation services performed in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Norsolv Environmental Services, another division of Northland, offers shop waste management throughout Iowa. Norsolv services include parts washer machines and service, used oil filter collection, and used fluid reclamation.

Northland Products has enjoyed continued customer growth due to a staff of experienced and talented employees, advanced lubricant technology, a customer focused service strategy and premium quality products. Uncompromising quality, professional service, and superior customer support is the foundation of Northland’s success. Northland Products Company is certified to the ISO 9001 and the ISO 14001 standards.

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