CONCORD, N.C. (February 24, 2013) – Richard Petty Motorsports NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Michael Annett has been released from the Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla., today.
Annett was transported to the hospital after complaining of pain in his chest and sternum during an accident in Saturday’s Nationwide Series race at the Daytona International Speedway.
Annett will travel back to his home in North Carolina today where he will be evaluated again later this week.
About Richard Petty Motorsports:
A performance and marketing driven company, Richard Petty Motorsports, co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty and successful business entrepreneurs Andrew Murstein and Douglas Bergeron, is one of the most recognized brands in all of motorsports. With a history of over 200 wins and business partnerships with national and global leaders, today the race operation fields two teams in competition in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Aric Almirola pilots the famous No. 43 Ford Fusion with primary partners Smithfield Foods, U.S. Air Force and STP and Marcos Ambrose drives the No. 9 machine with primary partners Stanley and DEWALT. In addition, Michael Annett wheels the No. 43 Pilot Flying J Ford Mustang full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The team is headquartered in Concord, N.C.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Michael.Hope your test come back clear.