2014 Rookie of the Year: A Look at the Eight Contenders
By Katie Copple
Justin Allgaier: It one of NASCAR famed “Worst Kept Secrets,” it was announced just recently that Justin Allgaier would be moving up to the Sprint Cup Series with Phoenix Racing, driving the No.51 Brandt Chevrolet. Allgaier spent five seasons in the Nationwide Series and collected three wins. His best finish in the standings was third in 2011. Moving to the Sprint Cup Series with a reliable team like Phoenix Racing was a good move on Allgaier’s part and with a little more experience, he could take this team far.
Nov 9, 2013; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Justin Allgaier (51) during practice for the Advocare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports