Michael Annett News

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 04: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 PFJ Thank A Trucker Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 04, 2021 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sad News – Michael Annett

Sad News – Michael Annett

December 5, 2025
Former driver Michael Annett has passed away. No details are available at this time
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - OCTOBER 23: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 23, 2021 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Pilot Flying J Will Not Return to JR Motorsports in 2022

Pilot Flying J Will Not Return to JR Motorsports in 2022

January 7, 2022
By Dustin Albino
Michael Annett Martinsville Scheme

Michael Annett, Pilot Flying J Running Special Veterans Salute Paint Scheme at Martinsville & Phoenix

Michael Annett, Pilot Flying J Running Special Veterans Salute Paint Scheme at Martinsville & Phoenix

October 26, 2021
Americans owe a lot to our veterans, and Pilot Company is proud to honor them with a special paint scheme for the NASCAR
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 04: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 PFJ Thank A Trucker Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 04, 2021 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Michael Annett is Retiring on His Own Terms

Michael Annett is Retiring on His Own Terms

October 20, 2021
By Dustin Albino
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 13: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Call 811 Before You Dig 200 presented by Arizona 811 at Phoenix Raceway on March 13, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Michael Annett Expected to Drive in Xfinity Race at Charlotte ROVAL

Michael Annett Expected to Drive in Xfinity Race at Charlotte ROVAL

October 9, 2021
According to Bob Pockrass, Michael Annett is expected to drive the No. 1 Chevrolet in Saturday's Drive for the Cure 250
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - JUNE 18: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, waits in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 18, 2021 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Michael Annett Retiring from Full Time Competition Following 2021 Season

Michael Annett Retiring from Full Time Competition Following 2021 Season

October 6, 2021
With a racing career spanning 16 years and over 90,000 laps turned, Michael Annett announced today his retirement from full
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 21: Josh Berry, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J TMAF Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series New Holland 250 at Michigan International Speedway on August 21, 2021 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Josh Berry Replacing Michael Annett at Las Vegas

Josh Berry Replacing Michael Annett at Las Vegas

September 20, 2021
JR Motorsports announced on Monday afternoon that Josh Berry will drive its No. 1 Chevrolet in this weekend's Alsco Uniforms
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 04: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 PFJ Thank A Trucker Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 04, 2021 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Josh Berry to Fill In for Injured Michael Annett in JRM’s No. 1 Car at Bristol

Josh Berry to Fill In for Injured Michael Annett in JRM’s No. 1 Car at Bristol

September 17, 2021
Michael Annett, driver of the No. 1 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet for JR Motorsports, will miss this weekend's NASCAR Xfinity
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 29: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J myRewards Plus Chevrolet, and Josh Berry, driver of the #8 Tire Pros Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Josh Berry Replacing Michael Annett at Michigan

Josh Berry Replacing Michael Annett at Michigan

August 18, 2021
Michael Annett will miss this Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Michigan International Speedway as he continues to
Michael Annett Thank A Trucker

Michael Annett Running Special Thank A Trucker Paint Scheme for 4 Races

Michael Annett Running Special Thank A Trucker Paint Scheme for 4 Races

August 17, 2021
We are revving up for our annual Driver Appreciation Month and who better to help us start the engines than co-owner of
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 07: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 PFJ Spicy Chicken Sandwich Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey at Watkins Glen International on August 07, 2021 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chase Elliott Replacing Michael Annett in Xfinity Series Race at Indianapolis Road Course

Chase Elliott Replacing Michael Annett in Xfinity Series Race at Indianapolis Road Course

August 14, 2021
Chase Elliott will drive in place of Michael Annett in today's Pennzoil 150 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Indianapolis
Michael Annett Trucking Moves America Forward

Trucking Moves America Forward Sponsoring Michael Annett at Michigan

Trucking Moves America Forward Sponsoring Michael Annett at Michigan

August 10, 2021
Sponsored by Trucking Moves America Forward, Michael Annett will sport a new paint scheme on Aug. 21 during the Xfinity
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 13: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Call 811 Before You Dig 200 presented by Arizona 811 at Phoenix Raceway on March 13, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Michael Annett Cleared to Return to Action at Watkins Glen

Michael Annett Cleared to Return to Action at Watkins Glen

August 4, 2021
Michael Annett, driver of the Pilot Flying J Chevrolet for JR Motorsports, has been medically cleared by NASCAR to return
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - MARCH 20: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series EchoPark 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 20, 2021 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Josh Berry Replacing Michael Annett at New Hampshire; Annett Gets Playoff Waiver: UPDATE

Josh Berry Replacing Michael Annett at New Hampshire; Annett Gets Playoff Waiver: UPDATE

July 12, 2021
UPDATE: Michael Annett has been approved for a playoff waiver, meaning he's still eligible for the postseason
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 28: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J myRewards Plus Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Dillon Replacing Michael Annett at Atlanta

Austin Dillon Replacing Michael Annett at Atlanta

July 10, 2021
Within an hour of the green flag for Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series' Credit Karma Money 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway,