Nix the #86, Allgaier to Pilot the Deuce
SPRINGFIELD, IL (June 1, 2005) The #86 Allgaier Motorsports team has started their 2005 ARCA RE/MAX Season with a streak of bad luck that has included motor woes at an open test and in the final practice at Salem Speedway shortly after Justin Allgaier qualified a solid 7th place. Eighteen-year-old Justin Allgaier again wheeled his #86 Hoosier Tire Midwest/U.S. Air Force Pontiac to a strong third place qualifying position before rains cancelled the remainder of qualifying for Toledoıs ³Hantz Group 200² and the #86 was prematurely forced back on to the trailer as the field was set according to ownerıs points. With extra tenacity and a new number, the Illinois-based team is hoping Lady Luck will join them for their Milwaukee Mile debut. ³We have had good runs and an awesome car but we just canıt catch a break,² stated the new pilot of the #2 Hoosier Tire Midwest/U.S. Air Force/TRASHMAN Pontiac. ³Toledo was a disappointment because we had a great car that was capable of winning and were not able to show it. Bad luck is bound to come to an end so weıre ready to shake it off and hopefully have a solid finish at Milwaukee before attempting the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race there later this month.² When asked about the number change, Allgaier commented, ³After my first few races with Ken Schrader Racing, we have always used the #86 (the year he was born - 1986) so I am a little attached. But, Wayne Hixson, owner of Hixson Motorsports, followed up on past conversations and a mutual agreement was struck to allow us to use the #2 for our remaining 2005 ARCA RE/MAX schedule. I would really like to thank Wayne for opportunity heıs a great friend. The cars, motors and everything else will remain exactly the same it is still Allgaier Motorsports but the #2 will be on the door. I may add a little 86 somewhere on the car just so itıs still there I havenıt decided yet. Iım a little superstitious but the #2 has worked well for another guy from around our way, Rusty Wallace, so hopefully this ARCA number has a little luck left in her as well.² The #2 Hoosier Tire Midwest/U.S. Air Force team will compete at Milwaukee Mile for the ³ARCA RE/MAX 150² on Saturday, June 4, 2005. The race will air live on the PEE Channel from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (EDT). In addition to traditional race activities at the one-mile track, a special pre-race ceremony, ³A Salute to American Military Champions², will take place on the front stretch between 11 a.m. and noon with Grammy Award-winning recording artist Lee Fleetwood to honor Americaıs past, present and future military personnel. All branches of the military will be represented and Four-Star General (Ret., U.S. Army) Tommy Franks will act as the eventıs grand marshal. As an outreach to include the participation of all active, active reserve and retired military personnel, one free ticket will be given to all servicemen and women who present a Military I.D. For more information on Justin Allgaier and his upcoming schedule, visit www.allgaiermotorsports.com. Justin Allgaierıs #2 ARCA RE/MAX sponsors include Hoosier Tire Midwest; The United States Air Force; Petroff Towing; Auto Xpress; Law Automotive; TRASHMAN; SEM Products; Race Against Drugs Campaign; Ebbyıs Pit Stop; Rhyne Engines; Hoosier Tire; Hurst, Wright & Hafel, LLP; Schluckebier Farms; P3; Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool; The Pits Online; raceXR.com; Leading Edge; Sherman Chiropractic; Deatherage Certified Opticians; Jungle Jimıs Café; VP Race Fuel; Simpson Safety Products; Power Tech; Weld Wheel; Red Line Oil; Ringers Gloves; Gatorade; MAC Tools; Klushman Racing Products; Landrum Springs; Techworks; Autometer; Race Deck; Butlerbuilt and Benchmark.