Michael Annett, known for winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2019, has died. He was 39.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Annett family with the passing of our friend Michael Annett,” JR Motorsports wrote on social media on Friday, Dec. 5.
The organization continued, “Michael was a key member of JRM from 2017 until he retired in 2021 and was an important part in turning us into the four-car organization we remain today.”
“NASCAR is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former NASCAR driver Michael Annett,” the company added in its own statement. “Michael was a respected competitor whose determination, professionalism, and positive spirit were felt by everyone in the garage.