First and foremost, our hearts remain heavy with the news of yesterday's tragic events. The RFK Racing family, as well as the NASCAR community as a whole, continues to keep those close to the Biffle family and all those affected in our thoughts.

Michael Annett made 436 combined starts across NASCAR’s three national touring series before retiring in 2021.

This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Be like (NASCAR) Mike today. Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images I have to begin today by giving props to our Scoop City writer Jacob Robinson,