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Michael Annett, Former NASCAR Driver, Dies at 39

Official statements confirmed his death, with no cause disclosed.

Michael Annett's cause of death remains unknown; he passed away at the age of 39.
Former NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Michael Annett has passed away.
Michael Annett's cause of death is not know at this point, but he's had a storied NASCAR career.
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Overview

  • Annett’s management group Team RSMG and former team JR Motorsports announced his passing and offered condolences.
  • The Des Moines, Iowa native made 321 starts in NASCAR’s O’Reilly (formerly Xfinity) Series and 106 in the Cup Series.
  • His lone national-series victory came in the 2019 Xfinity season opener at Daytona International Speedway with JR Motorsports.
  • He retired after the 2021 season following a stress fracture in his right femur that caused multiple missed races.
  • Drivers, teams and NASCAR officials shared tributes on social media, reflecting his reputation as a respected competitor.