
NASCAR Legend Ned Jarrett Dies at 93
Ned Jarrett, the 1960s NASCAR champion known as “Gentleman Ned,” has died at 93, leaving behind a storied career, a celebrated radio show and a lasting imprint on the sport.
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Ned Jarrett, the 1960s NASCAR champion known as “Gentleman Ned,” has died at 93, leaving behind a storied career, a celebrated radio show and a lasting imprint on the sport.

Ned Jarrett, the 1961 and 1965 NASCAR Cup Series champion, passed away at 93, remembered for his calm demeanor, record‑setting victory at the 1965 Southern 500, and his role as a mentor and broadcaster whose voice echoed through the sport’s most iconic moments.

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