We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of ARCA Menards Series driver Michael Annett and ARCA Menards Series West driver Nick Joanides, both of whom have recently passed away.
Annett, a native of Des Moines, Iowa, competed in 10 ARCA Menards Series events between 2007 and 2009 for Kevin Cywinski, Bill Davis, and Shigeaki Hattori, earning victories at both Talladega and Daytona. He was 39.
Joanides, from Woodland Hills, California, made 39 starts in the ARCA Menards Series West from 2004 to 2025, driving for teams owned by John Wood, Chris Lowden, Jan Qualkenbush, and Joe Nava. After returning to racing following an illness, he competed for Nava in 2025 at Sonoma, Madera, and most recently on October 10 at the LVMS Bullring…