Key facts
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett died at age 93.
- He passed away of natural causes at his home in Newton, North Carolina.
- Jarrett was named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998.
- He won 43 races driving for Ford, holding the top spot for Ford drivers.
- Jarrett had a notable broadcasting career after retiring from driving.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett, a celebrated driver and broadcaster, has passed away at the age of 93. He died of natural causes at his home in Newton, North Carolina. Jarrett was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame and was named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998. During his Cup Series racing career from 1953 to 1966, he won 43 races driving for Ford, a record for the manufacturer that remains standing. Joey Logano is the highest active driver on that list with 35 wins for Ford. After retiring from driving, Jarrett transitioned to broadcasting, working as a pit reporter for Motor Racing Network and later as a TV announcer for CBS and ESPN. He is particularly remembered for his call of the 1993 Daytona 500, where his son Dale Jarrett competed against Dale Earnhardt Sr. Jarrett's sons, Dale and Glenn, also pursued careers in broadcasting after their racing careers. His wife of 67 years, Martha, passed away in 2023. Ned Jarrett was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 after 50 career wins on the sport's top circuit.