Michael Annett is currently being treated at the Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. after an accident during Saturdays Nationwide Series event. He will be kept for observation. Annett was transported to the hospital after complaining of pain in his chest and sternum. Annett was treated for bruising on his chest and underwent a CT Scan.(Richard Petty Motorsports PR)(2-23-2013) UPDATE: Michael Annett has been released from the Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla., today. Annett was transported to the hospital after complaining of pain in his chest and sternum during an accident in Saturdays Nationwide Series race at the Daytona International Speedway. Annett will travel back to his home in North Carolina today where he will be evaluated again later this week.(Richard Petty Motorsports PR)(2-24-2013) UPDATE 2: After further evaluation by two different doctors in North Carolina, it has been determined that Richard Petty Motorsports driver Michael Annett has suffered a fracture and dislocation of his sternum. He will immediately undergo surgery for his injuries in Charlotte. He suffered the injury as a result of an accident during Saturdays NASCAR Nationwide Series event in Daytona Beach, Fla. Annett will not be able to compete for an indefinite amount of time as he heals from the surgery. Richard Petty Motorsports driver Aric Almirola will drive the #43 Pilot Flying J Ford this weekend at the Phoenix International Raceway as the team evaluates its options moving forward. Richard Petty Motorsports primary concern is the health of Annett and getting him the proper treatment he needs for a full recovery.(Richard Petty Motorsports PR)
