Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series’ season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
Michael Annett, a former racecar driver who made 436 combined starts in NASCAR’s three national touring series, has died. He was 39.
JR Motorsports, one of Annett’s former teams, posted the news on social media on Friday. No cause of death was announced.
NASCAR also confirmed the death in a statement on their website, saying, « NASCAR is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former NASCAR driver Michael Annett », and describing him as a « respected competitor, whose determination, professionalism, and positive spirit were felt by everyone in the garage.
