Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Legend and Two-Time Cup Champion, Dies at 93
Sad news from NASCAR this afternoon. NASCAR Hall of Famer and two-time Cup Series champion, Ned Jarrett, has died at the age of 93. Jarrett, the patriarch of one of the sport's family dynasties, leaves an immeasurable mark on American motorsports.
Ned Jarrett had 50 wins in his Cup Series career to go along with the 1961 and 1965 Cup Series championships. He was one of the earliest stars in the sport, making his debut at Hickory Motor Speedway in 1953.
Jarrett, the father of NASCAR champion Dale Jarrett, and former driver Glenn Jarrett. From his time as a driver to his time on TV as a broadcaster, Jarrett helped define multiple generations of stock car racing for fans at home.
The NASCAR family is saddened by the loss of Ned Jarrett, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, two-time Cup Series champion and one of our sport's greatest ambassadors.
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 5, 2026
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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 10:17 AM.