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Former NASCAR Driver Michael Annett Dies at 39

The former JR Motorsports driver was best known for his 2019 Xfinity victory at Daytona.

Overview

  • JR Motorsports announced Annett’s death on Friday, confirming he was 39 as no cause of death was released.
  • NASCAR issued a statement offering condolences and lauding his determination, professionalism, and positive spirit.
  • Annett captured his lone national-series win in the 2019 Xfinity season opener at Daytona after joining JR Motorsports in 2017.
  • He made 436 combined starts across NASCAR’s three national series, including 321 in Xfinity, and won ARCA races at Talladega in 2007 and Daytona in 2008.
  • He retired after the 2021 season due to a leg stress fracture, as peers such as Brad Keselowski and Jeremy Clements shared public tributes.