Former driver Michael Annett has passed away. No details are available at this time.
An Iowa native, Annett climbed through ARCA and into NASCAR’s national series. He made his full-time Xfinity Series debut in 2009 and spent several years bouncing between Xfinity and Cup with teams.
His career took a turn for the better when he joined JR Motorsports in 2017. He got his his first, and only, NASCAR national-series win in the 2019 season opener at Daytona.
Annett retired after the 2021 season, stepping away following a leg injury.
NASCAR Statement: “NASCAR is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former NASCAR driver Michael Annett. Michael was a respected competitor whose determination, professionalism, and positive spirit were felt by everyone in the garage. Throughout his career, he represented our sport with integrity and the passion of a true racer. NASCAR extends its condolences to Michael’s family and many friends.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Annett family with the passing of our friend Michael Annett. 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. https://t.co/oZdMymjBz6 pic.twitter.com/PUsCZHkXEg
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) December 6, 2025