CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A driver who earned his only NASCAR win at the famed Daytona International Speedway died at age 39, his former team confirmed this past week.

JR Motorsports said on Friday, Dec. 5, that Michael Annett -- who competed in NASCAR’s top three series from 2008-2021 -- died. The team did not say how the former driver passed.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Annett family with the passing of our friend,” the race team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. posted . “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 competed in a combined 436 races across NASCAR’s Cup, Xfinity and Truck series. He found his best success in the second-tier Xfinity Series

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