DES MOINES, Iowa — Michael Annett, a former winner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Des Moines native, has died at age 39.
JR Motorsports, who Annett raced with from 2017 to 2021, shared the news in an X post on Friday afternoon saying,
“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.”
Annett spent three years in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving for Turner Scott Motorsports from 2014 through 2016 and making 106 starts. Then joining JR Motorsports, racing for the company through the remainder of his racing career before stepping away in 2021 due to a stress fracture…