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Annett set for return at Charlotte after Daytona injury

Nationwide Series driver Michael Annett is very much looking forward to Saturday's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Annett, who drives the No. 43 Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports, is scheduled to compete in his first race since suffering a broken and dislocated sternum during an accident in the closing laps of the Feb. 23 Nationwide season-opener at Daytona International Speedway.He was medically cleared for the 300-mile race at Charlotte following his MRI on Monday."Obviously, I can't wait to get back into the No. 43," Annett said. "It has been a long three months, and I am more than ready to jump back in the car. The accident at Daytona was disappointing for our team, but I'm very grateful for the amount of support I had from the team, NASCAR, family, friends and fans, and not to mention the outstanding medical team that helped me through all of this. While it was really hard to be on the sidelines, I realize that it was even more important to heal properly."Aric Almirola, who driv...

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