Ned Jarrett

Stock-car racing driver, broadcaster

American Newton, North Carolina, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionStock-car racing driver, broadcaster
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth12/10/1932
Age93 years (died on 04, Jun, 2026)
BirthplaceNewton, North Carolina, U.S.
Date of Death04/06/2026

Latest News about Ned Jarrett

04/06/2026

Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, passed away peacefully at age 93 from natural causes at his home in Newton, North Carolina. His family confirmed the death on Thursday, June 4, 2026, stating he died surrounded by his children Dale, Glenn, and Patty, all of whom built careers within NASCAR.

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForTwo-time NASCAR Grand National champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee
Career HighlightsWon NASCAR championships in 1961 and 1965; recorded 50 career victories; later worked as a broadcaster
Full NameNed Miller Jarrett

Personal Life

Birth NameNed Jarrett
NicknameGentleman Ned Jarrett

Family

RelationSon
NameDale Jarrett
RelationSon
NameGlenn Jarrett
RelationDaughter
NamePatty Jarrett

Career

RacingProfessional stock-car driver in NASCAR
BroadcastingWorked in motorsports broadcasting after retirement from driving
HonoursInducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was known as a calm and respectful competitor.
2. His 50 career victories are tied for 10th all time in NASCAR history.
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