TMC at the Track

We are waving the checkered flag on another successful weekend at Iowa Speedway! We had a fantastic turnout for our annual TMC at the Track employee outing.

Over one thousand TMC employees and their family and friends filling the stands for Michael Annett’s, a Des Moines native, home game. Race day kicked off with a lively pre-race tailgate, and everyone got to enjoy lunch from our very own Chrome Café and Baymont Inn banquet staff. Burgers, brats, and other tailgate staples were served up next to a shiny Black and Chrome truck.

Michael Annett and his crew chief, Travis Mack, made a special appearance at the TMC tailgate tent to greet the crowd and answer questions alongside Lou Sipolt, host of IowaLive on CW Iowa 23 and track announcer at the Iowa Speedway. Michael rounded out his visit by taking time to sign autographs and take pictures with his biggest fans.

New at the tailgate this year was a raffle run by a few of our Family Assistance Fund (FAF) team members. Sponsored by our gracious partners, raffle prizes including Yeti coolers, Cabela’s gift packs, Lucas Oil detailing kits, and race memorabilia autographed by JR Motorsports team members (including Dale Jr. himself!). All proceeds from the raffle went towards FAF, which was created to provide assistance and support to employees in times of need.

As engines revved and the Xfinity Series U.S. Cellular 250 was ready to begin, fans took their TMC pride to the stands. A sea of charcoal gray t-shirts with the orange and gold TMC logo provided the loudest applause during driver introductions as Michael stepped onto the track.

Michael started the race in 9th and fell to 10th for most of Stage One while trying to switch from the inside lane. Before the end of Stage One, a crash moved him back up to 9th in the restart. During Stage 2, Michael moved up to 7th after falling briefly to 11th. He held that spot for the restart of Stage Three.

Michael saw quite a few position changes during this final stage, even encountering a minor spinout, which he quickly recovered from thanks to his quick thinking pit crew. When it was all said and done, Michael finished the race in 10th. This was his 13th top-10 finish in 19 races this season and eighth in the last 10 events. we have ever had. TMC’s pride was on full display and this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our amazing employeeowners. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the day great! <<<

This year’s TMC at the Track held the largest attendance we have ever had. TMC's pride was on full display and this wouldn't have been possible without the support of our amazing employee-owners. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the day great!