Ned Jarrett Kids

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Ned Jarrett is a retired American Race car driver and a broadcaster. He was the two-time NASCAR Grand National Series Champion, and competed in the NASCAR Grand National Division between 1953 and 1966, as per Wikipedia. He has been married twice, once with Olene Rebecca Proctor, and then with Martha Bowman.

How many kids does Ned Jarrett have?

Ned Jarrett has three children from his two wives. He married his first wife Olene Rebecca Proctor on January 14, 1950. In 1950, Olene gave birth to Ned Jarrett's first child. The couple then got divorced between 1950 and 1956, as per Wikipedia. Ned Jarrett got married to his second wife in 1956, Martha Bowman, with whom he has two children.

Glen Jarrett

Glen Jarrett is the oldest son of Ned Jarrett. Like his father, Glen Jarrett is a former American NASCAR driver. He was born on August 11, 1950, to Ned Jarrett and Ned’s first wife, Olene Rebecca Proctor. Glen Jarrett is currently a pit reporter for MRN radio coverage as of August 2024, as per Wikipedia.

Dale Jarrett

Dale Arnold Jarrett is a retired American race car driver and currently works as a commentator for NBC. Born on November 26, 1956, Dale Jarrett was the first child of Ned Jarrett and Ned’s second wife, Martha Bowman, as per Wikipedia. Dale Jarrett is best known for winning the Daytona 500 thrice in 1993, 1996, and 2000, and winning the NASCAR Winston Cup Series in 1999.

Patricia Dawn Jarrett

Patricia Dawn Jarrett or Patty, or Patty Makar, is the youngest child of Ned Jarrett and Martha Bowman. Patty was born on August 31, 1959. She is married to Jimmy Makar, who was Dale Jarrett’s crew chief, when he drove the 18-number car for Joe Gibbs Racing.

FAQs on Ned Jarrett's Kids

A. Martha (nee: Bowman) Jarrett passed away on February 5, 2023, as per Dignity Memorial’s official website.

A. In the year 1966, Jarrett went on to win the second of his two championships. When Ford announced its exit(temporary) from NASCAR that year, Ned Jarret also decided to retire from the series, as per Wikipedia.


A. Ned Jarrett’s nickname is ‘Gentleman Ned’ due to his calm demeanour.

A. As of August 2024, Ned has won 50 races in his NASCAR Cup Series Career.

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