2014 Rookie of the Year: A Look at the Eight Contenders
By Katie Copple
Michael Annett: Tommy Baldwin and Michael Annett reunite as Annett signs on to pilot the No.7 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet in 2014. Replacing Dave Blaney, 27-year old Annett spent five full seasons in the Nationwide Series with his best finish of 5th in the standings (2012). Missing a handful of races in 2013 due to injury, Annett bounced back to end the season with eleven straight top-20 finishes. Although he has yet to make a start in the Sprint Cup Series, Annett can be a real asset to this small team in the middle of the big dogs.
Nov 16, 2013; Homestead, FL, USA; NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Michael Annett during the Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports