Ned Jarrett
| Ned Jarrett | |||||||
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Jarrett working for MRN in 1985 | |||||||
| Born | October 12, 1932 Conover, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||
| Achievements | 1961, 1965 Grand National Series Champion 1957, 1958 NASCAR National Sportsman Division Champion 1965 Southern 500 Winner Led Grand National Series in wins 2 times (1964, 1965) | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 352 races run over 13 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 1st (1961, 1965) | ||||||
| First race | 1953 (Hickory) | ||||||
| Last race | 1966 American 500 (Rockingham) | ||||||
| First win | 1959 (Myrtle Beach) | ||||||
| Last win | 1965 Tidewater 300 (Moyock) | ||||||
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| Statistics up to date as of May 3, 2013. | |||||||
Ned Jarrett (born October 12, 1932) is an American former race car driver and broadcaster. He is a two-time NASCAR Grand National Series champion. Because of his calm demeanor, he became known as "Gentleman Ned Jarrett". He is the father of former drivers Glenn Jarrett and Dale Jarrett.