Michael Annett, 39, a NASCAR driver from Iowa, has died after a career spanning over 430 starts.

Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett, a Des Moines, Iowa, native, has died at age 39. He competed in over 430 national series starts across NASCAR’s Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series, earning one career win at Daytona in 2019 while driving for JR Motorsports. Annett, who raced full-time in the Cup Series from 2014 to 2016 and made 321 Xfinity starts, was known for his consistency and professionalism. He retired after the 2021 season due to a stress fracture. JR Motorsports confirmed his passing, expressing condolences, but no cause of death has been released. The racing community has mourned his loss, honoring his contributions to the sport.