Michael Annett Virginia 529 College Savings 250 Race Recap

Starting the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway from the 13th position, Annett slipped back one spot in the early laps of the race and remained there until the first caution flag of the night flew on Lap 38. Prior to the yellow flag waving, Annett communicated to the crew that the car was loose on entry and exit of the corners. Crew Chief Philippe Lopez elected to bring the Pilot Flying J Ford onto pit road for four tires, fuel, and trackbar and air pressure adjustments under caution. The lightning quick stop allowed Annett to gain one position in the pits and he restarted in 13th. Shortly after pitting, Annett relayed to the team that the changes made on the previous stop had not helped his car and that he need more drastic changes during the next stop. Running in the 17th position at Lap 96, the Iowa native was fighting a car that was loose in, tight in the middle and loose off. Having his hands full with an ill handling car, Annett was just trying ...