Michael Annett Prepares for Homecoming Debut In Challenge Series at the Rusty Wallace Signature Track

By Rising Star Driver Development

Chicago, Illinois (10/11/2006):

Rising Star Driver Development TM (RSDD) driver Michael Annett makes his Challenge Series debut and homecoming to Iowa this weekend at the Rusty Wallace Signature Track, located in Newton, Iowa, near his home in Des Moines. Annett will be competing in one of the biggest events in the ASALMS’ four-year history on Friday and Saturday October 13-14, 2006 featuring two of his sponsors in the Northland Oil 250 Presented by TMC Transportation. For Annett and his TMC Transportation team it will be his first time in the highly competitive ASA Challenge Series and a chance to drive in front of his hometown fans.

" I am really excited for this upcoming weekend. We have a really well prepared car ready to go for the race. We have had some extra time to get some things put together so that we can go into this race knowing that we are well prepared," stated Annett who is racing in his first televised ASA Challenge Series event.

" It's really important for me to run well this weekend in front of all the people from TMC and Northland Oil. It's a privilege to have a company like Northland on the hood of our car and I want to have a good showing for them," Annett continued.

Annett finished by saying, "Our team is coming together well and everyone is putting forth all the effort they can to make sure that the TMC Racing team shows this weekend what kind of operation we have."

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.

About Pilot Travel Centers
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., Pilot operates 271 travel centers across the United States; one travel center in Tilbury, Ontario, Canada; and 39 convenience stores in Tennessee.
For more information about Pilot Travel Centers, visit www.pilottravelcenters.com.

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