Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett has passed away at the age of 39
6 december 2025 в 19:13
Michael Annett, a former NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, passed away on December 5, 2025, NASCAR confirmed. He was only 39 years old. His death shocked the racing community, and many, mourning his loss, are wondering what could have led to this.
«NASCAR is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of former driver Michael Annett», - the organization stated that day. «Michael was a respected competitor whose determination, professionalism, and positive spirit were felt by all in the garage. Throughout his career, he represented our sport with the honor and passion of a true racer. NASCAR extends its condolences to Michael’s family and his many friends».
JR Motorsports also paid tribute to Annett, stating in a post on X that he was «a key member of JRM from 2017 until his retirement in 2021 and played an important role in transforming us into the four-car organization we remain today».
«Our thoughts and prayers are with the Annett family in the passing of our friend Michael Annett», - they concluded in their statement.
Here’s what we know about Annett’s untimely death and what happened to him.
Annett was only 39 years old at the time of his death. He was born on June 23, 1986.
Details regarding Annett’s final days remain unclear. He tried to keep his personal life away from public attention, but he had an account on X.com where he occasionally posted updates. His last tweet was in September 2025.
«The broadcast was on pause. I watched the raw feed. It was touching».
At the time of publication, the cause of Annett’s death had not been disclosed.
Annett retired at the end of the 2021 racing season. At that time, he was 35 years old and expressed that he was «very grateful for the opportunities» he had in the sport.
«The chance to make a living driving race cars is, honestly, a dream come true for me», - Annett said in his statement. «It has been a privilege to work with great teams and alongside some of the most talented people in the garage. None of this would have been possible without the support of my partners, and I am happy to call them friends for life. Those relationships and friendships are what I value the most»
«NASCAR is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of former driver Michael Annett», - the organization stated that day. «Michael was a respected competitor whose determination, professionalism, and positive spirit were felt by all in the garage. Throughout his career, he represented our sport with the honor and passion of a true racer. NASCAR extends its condolences to Michael’s family and his many friends».
JR Motorsports also paid tribute to Annett, stating in a post on X that he was «a key member of JRM from 2017 until his retirement in 2021 and played an important role in transforming us into the four-car organization we remain today».
«Our thoughts and prayers are with the Annett family in the passing of our friend Michael Annett», - they concluded in their statement.
Here’s what we know about Annett’s untimely death and what happened to him.
Annett was only 39 years old at the time of his death. He was born on June 23, 1986.
Details regarding Annett’s final days remain unclear. He tried to keep his personal life away from public attention, but he had an account on X.com where he occasionally posted updates. His last tweet was in September 2025.
«The broadcast was on pause. I watched the raw feed. It was touching».
At the time of publication, the cause of Annett’s death had not been disclosed.
Annett retired at the end of the 2021 racing season. At that time, he was 35 years old and expressed that he was «very grateful for the opportunities» he had in the sport.
«The chance to make a living driving race cars is, honestly, a dream come true for me», - Annett said in his statement. «It has been a privilege to work with great teams and alongside some of the most talented people in the garage. None of this would have been possible without the support of my partners, and I am happy to call them friends for life. Those relationships and friendships are what I value the most»
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