Ned Jarrett Sponsors

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2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies
2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies (credits: Getty Images)

Ned Jarrett is a retired American race car driver and broadcaster, who is a two-time NASCAR Grand National Series champion. Also known as “Gentleman Ned Jarrett”, he is the father of former drivers Glenn Jarrett and Dale Jarrett. Ned was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1997. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame as one of the five NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees of the 2011 class.

Ned Jarrett’s last race was in 1966 at the American 500, Rockingham, after which he pursued his career as a broadcaster/racing announcer. In 1978, he became a radio broadcaster for MRN Radio and interviewed U.S. President Ronald Reagan live at the 1984 Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway, the race famous for Richard Petty’s 200th win. Ned Jarrett is a broadcaster for NBC Sports. He and his son Dale Jarrett became the second father-son combination to win Cup championships after Lee Petty and Richard Petty.

Ned Jarrett's Major Sponsorships

Kellogg's, a well-known brand in Ned Jarrett’s early racing days, was one of his main sponsors. He also had strong associations with Dale Earnhardt Inc. However, the connection was more closely tied to his role as a commentator and team owner later in his career. Ford was also an important sponsor because Jarrett drove Ford cars during several of his best seasons.

FAQs on Ned Jarrett's Sponsors

A. Martha 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 demeanor.

A. Ned Jarrett drove mostly for Ford. The other brands were Chevrolet, Pontiac, Studebaker, Olds, and Buick.

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