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 Jarrett was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1997 and into the NASCAR Hall of Fame as one of the five NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees of the 2011 class.
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. Jarrett is currently a broadcaster for NBC Sports. Ned and Dale Jarrett became the second father-son combination to win Cup championships after Lee Petty and Richard Petty.
Who is Ned Jarrett’s Wife?
Jarrett experienced two marriages and had three children from his two wives.
Olene Rebecca Proctor
Jarrett married his first wife Olene Rebecca Proctor on January 14, 1950, and had one child together named Glen Jarrett. The couple then got divorced between 1950 and 1956, as per Wikipedia. Olene was the daughter of the late Dorus Proctor and Mamie Correll Proctor.
Martha Bowman
Jarrett married his second wife Martha Bowman in 1956. They have two children together - Dale Jarrett and Patricia Dawn Jarrett.
What does Olene Rebecca Proctor do?
Olene Rebecca Proctor passed away at the age of 81. As per Dignity Memorial’s official website, Olene was a member of Cavalry Baptist Church in Newton. She worked as an office manager of Hickory Knitting Mills and retired as a manager of the Battered Women’s Shelter in Conover.
What does Martha Bowman Jarrett do?
Martha Bowman Jarrett passed away on February 5, 2023, at 91. She was the daughter of the late Adrian Curtis Bowman and Lena Evelyn Winebarger Bowman. Martha was an avid golfer and was a member of Beth Eden Lutheran Church, where she was part of the Women of the ELCA, as per Dignity Memorial’s official website.
FAQs on Ned Jarrett's Wife
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 has three children- Glenn Jarrett, Dale Jarrett, and Patricia Dawn Jarrett.
A. Ned Jarrett drove mostly for Ford. The other brands were Chevrolet, Pontiac, Studebaker, Olds, and Buick.
