India, Dec. 6 -- Former NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Michael Annett has passed away at the age of 39, JR Motorsports announced on Monday.

In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the team wrote, "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."

Born June 23, 1986, in Des Moines, Iowa, Annett was the son of Harrold Annett, founder of TMC Transportation. He carved out a decade-long career in NASCAR, competing full-time in the Xfinity Series from 2012 to 2021. He spent most of his career driving the No. 1 Chevrolet for JR Mo...