Michael Annett (39) has passed away. The famous American racer has competed in all three major NASCAR series. No information has yet been released about the cause of his death. He retired in 2021. Annett raced full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series from 2014 to 2016. He made 106 races and finished as high as 13th in the 2015 Daytona 500. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he ran 321 races and spent between 20218 and JR seasons. His only NASCAR victory came at Daytona in 2019 with Dale Earnhardt Jr. ‘s team. His best championship finish was a fifth-place finish in 2012 while driving for Richard Petty Motorsports. Michael Annett made only nine starts in the truck series, but still impressed with a strong second-place finish at Kentucky in 2008. He finished just half a second behind Johnny Benson Jr. ended. He also enjoyed success in ARCA racing, winning at Talladega in 2007 and Daytona in 2008. 11th. He missed several events that season due to a stress fracture in his right femur. Tributes for Michael Annett “Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Annett family on the passing of our friend Michael Annett,” JR Motorsports said in a statement. “Michael was a key member of JRM from 2017 until he retired in 2021 and was an important part of turning us into the four-car organization we remain today,” it added. “Very sad to lose someone who meant so much to me and my family. Michael was a wonderful person to so many, and we will miss him dearly,” wrote racer Sammy Smith on Twitter (now X). “We are saddened to lose a family member. Michael Annett will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts are with the Annett family at this time. Rest in peace MA,” talent rep agency RSMG wrote. “RIP Michael Annett – I was on the radio with him at Hawkeye Downs Speedway the first time he drove a big car on asphalt. Life is precious,” NASCAR driver Landon Cassill posted. NASCAR racer Noah Gragson wrote: “Love you Diesel Mike. Will always cherish my time with you mate!” “It’s sad to hear the news of Big Mikes passing. Chased each other for a long time to get through ARCA together. Spent many days together in the gym before he retired,” said racer Ricky Stenhouse Jr. writing.