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NASCAR Legend Ned Jarrett Dies at 93

6/7/2026

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Ned Jarrett Dies

Ned Jarrett died of natural causes at Newton, North Carolina home on 4 June 2026, age 93.
He won Series titles in 1961 and 1965, earned 50 wins in 352 starts, claimed a 14-lap Southern 500 victory—largest margin, and retired 1966.
Jarrett hosted “Ned Jarrett’s World of Racing” and broadcast for Motor Racing Network and ESPN.
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell posted a tribute on X praising kindness, noting wife Martha died on 5 February 2023.

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Ned Jarrett Honored

Ned Jarrett entered the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010, cementing his pioneering status.
Jarrett earned the nickname “Gentleman Ned” for clean driving and sportsmanship, shaping NASCAR’s early reputation.
After retiring, Jarrett expanded NASCAR’s national reach through radio and television, becoming a trusted voice.
Jarrett called the final laps of the 1993 Daytona 500 as his son driver Dale Jarrett won his first victory.

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Ned Jarrett Dies

Ned Jarrett died of natural causes at Newton, North Carolina home on 4 June 2026, age 93.
He won Series titles in 1961 and 1965, earned 50 wins in 352 starts, claimed a 14-lap Southern 500 victory—largest margin, and retired 1966.
Jarrett hosted “Ned Jarrett’s World of Racing” and broadcast for Motor Racing Network and ESPN.
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell posted a tribute on X praising kindness, noting wife Martha died on 5 February 2023.

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