Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, dies at 93

Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, died Thursday of natural causes in his home, his family said in a statement shared by the racing organization. He was 93.
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, dies at 93

Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, dies at 93 Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and broadcaster Ned Jarrett has died at the age of 93. Known as ‘Gentleman Ned,’ he amassed 50 career wins and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011. Beyond his racing success, Jarrett had a distinguished broadcasting career spanning over 20 years with CBS.

  • Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and broadcaster, died at 93.
  • He had 50 career wins and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011.
  • Jarrett was known for his kind demeanor, earning him the nickname ‘Gentleman Ned’.
  • He had a broadcasting career with CBS for over 20 years.
  • He is the second father-son combination to win Cup Series championships with his son, Dale Jarrett.
  • NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell remembered Jarrett as a fierce competitor and kind ambassador for the sport.
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