NASCAR & Auto Racing

PHOTOS: Ned Jarrett through the years

9/29/98 NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett was honored by the city of Newton, which placed signs at the jcity entrances commemorating Jarrett's hometown community.
9/29/98 NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett was honored by the city of Newton, which placed signs at the jcity entrances commemorating Jarrett's hometown community. JEFF WILLHELM
(Right-Left) NASCAR Hall of Fame member Ned Jarrett and his wife, Martha Jarrett walk the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, January 29, 2014.
(Right-Left) NASCAR Hall of Fame member Ned Jarrett and his wife, Martha Jarrett walk the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Ned Jarrett, a retired race car driver, smiles as he is recognized by Mike Curb, a long time race car owner at the media event for the NASCAR Hall of Fame's newest exhibit, Rockin' & Racin', on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.Media Event for Rockin' and Racin' the Nascar Hall of Fame's newest exhibit
Ned Jarrett, a retired race car driver, smiles as he is recognized by Mike Curb, a long time race car owner at the media event for the NASCAR Hall of Fame's newest exhibit, Rockin' & Racin', on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.Media Event for Rockin' and Racin' the Nascar Hall of Fame's newest exhibit Isabella Bartolucci ibartolucci@charlotteobserver.co
Leonard Wood, Mike Curb, and Ned Jarrett pose for a portrait at the media event for the NASCAR Hall of Fame's newest exhibit, Rockin' & Racin', on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Media Event for Rockin' and Racin' the Nascar Hall of Fame's newest exhibit
Leonard Wood, Mike Curb, and Ned Jarrett pose for a portrait at the media event for the NASCAR Hall of Fame's newest exhibit, Rockin' & Racin', on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Media Event for Rockin' and Racin' the Nascar Hall of Fame's newest exhibit Isabella Bartolucci ibartolucci@charlotteobserver.co
2/5/99 Former NASCAR driver Ned Jarrett talks with his son, Dale in the garage area at Daytona International Speedway Friday afternoon.
2/5/99 Former NASCAR driver Ned Jarrett talks with his son, Dale in the garage area at Daytona International Speedway Friday afternoon. JEFF SINER
Former NASCAR drivers and NASCAR Hall of Fame members Ned Jarrett and Dale Jarrett were on hand for the Charlotte 49ers vs Georgia Bulldogs nonconference college baseball action on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at BB&T BallPark in Charlotte, NC. Zach Jarrett a junior at Charlotte is Ned's grandson and Dale's son.
Former NASCAR drivers and NASCAR Hall of Fame members Ned Jarrett and Dale Jarrett were on hand for the Charlotte 49ers vs Georgia Bulldogs nonconference college baseball action on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at BB&T BallPark in Charlotte, NC. Zach Jarrett a junior at Charlotte is Ned's grandson and Dale's son. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
5/18/2011 - NASCAR Hall Class of 2011 members - David Pearson, Ned Jarrett, Bud Moore, and Bobby Allison. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
5/18/2011 - NASCAR Hall Class of 2011 members - David Pearson, Ned Jarrett, Bud Moore, and Bobby Allison. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com JEFF WILLHELM jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
NASCAR driver Ned Jarrett on October 30, 1966. Observer File Photo
NASCAR driver Ned Jarrett on October 30, 1966. Observer File Photo
Undated Ned Jarrett portrait. Observer File Photo
Undated Ned Jarrett portrait. Observer File Photo
NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett
NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett JEFF WILLHELM JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlo
dale and ned jarrett celebrate the daytona 500 victory - a week later in nc
dale and ned jarrett celebrate the daytona 500 victory - a week later in nc special to the observer
9/15/2009 - Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare director John Waters (right) and NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett (left) at the offices of Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare in Hickory. The non-profit agency must move out of it's current offices and is looking for a new building, and having to deal with deep budget cuts. Ned Jarrett has agreed to chair a fund drive that hopes to raise $500,000.00 this Fall. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
9/15/2009 - Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare director John Waters (right) and NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett (left) at the offices of Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare in Hickory. The non-profit agency must move out of it's current offices and is looking for a new building, and having to deal with deep budget cuts. Ned Jarrett has agreed to chair a fund drive that hopes to raise $500,000.00 this Fall. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com JEFF WILLHELM JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlo
NASCAR dirver Ned Jarrett in May, 1966. Observer File Photo
NASCAR dirver Ned Jarrett in May, 1966. Observer File Photo
6/21/11 NASCAR Hall of Fame member Ned Jarrett (right) shares a laugh with current NASCAR driver David Ragan during the signing ceremony making stock car racing the official sport of North Carolina, in the media center at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Tuesday. Gov. Bev Perdue signed Senate Bill 322 into law at the ceremony. The bill originated from a group of fourth and fifth grade students from Lake Norman Elementary School and Mt. Mourne IB School in Iredell County, who proposed stock car racing as the state sport. The students had worked on the measure for over a year, meeting with legislators and lobbying to get the bill passed. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
6/21/11 NASCAR Hall of Fame member Ned Jarrett (right) shares a laugh with current NASCAR driver David Ragan during the signing ceremony making stock car racing the official sport of North Carolina, in the media center at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Tuesday. Gov. Bev Perdue signed Senate Bill 322 into law at the ceremony. The bill originated from a group of fourth and fifth grade students from Lake Norman Elementary School and Mt. Mourne IB School in Iredell County, who proposed stock car racing as the state sport. The students had worked on the measure for over a year, meeting with legislators and lobbying to get the bill passed. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com David T. Foster III dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Retired NASCAR driver Ned Jarrett signs autographs for the fans at Tumbleweeds Steak House in Hickory, NC on Jan. 2, 1991. Observer File Photo
Retired NASCAR driver Ned Jarrett signs autographs for the fans at Tumbleweeds Steak House in Hickory, NC on Jan. 2, 1991. Observer File Photo
NASCAR Hall of Fame members (L-R) Dale Jarrett, Bruton Smith, Darrell Waltrip, Junior Johnson, Terry Labonte, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Cook, Leonard Wood, Rex White and Jack Ingram pose on the stage following the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, January 23, 2016.
NASCAR Hall of Fame members (L-R) Dale Jarrett, Bruton Smith, Darrell Waltrip, Junior Johnson, Terry Labonte, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Cook, Leonard Wood, Rex White and Jack Ingram pose on the stage following the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
9/15/2009 - Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare director John Waters (right) and NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett (left) with Ria, a service dog at Life Skills near the offices of Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare in Hickory. The non-profit Behavioral Healthcare agency must move out of it's current offices and is looking for a new building, and having to deal with deep budget cuts. Ned Jarrett has agreed to chair a fund drive that hopes to raise $500,000.00 this Fall. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
9/15/2009 - Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare director John Waters (right) and NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett (left) with Ria, a service dog at Life Skills near the offices of Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare in Hickory. The non-profit Behavioral Healthcare agency must move out of it's current offices and is looking for a new building, and having to deal with deep budget cuts. Ned Jarrett has agreed to chair a fund drive that hopes to raise $500,000.00 this Fall. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com JEFF WILLHELM JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlo
NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Ned Jarrett reacts to being named an inductee at Wednesday's news conference at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Auditorium announcing the second class of inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. DIEDRA LAIRD-dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Ned Jarrett reacts to being named an inductee at Wednesday's news conference at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Auditorium announcing the second class of inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. DIEDRA LAIRD-dlaird@charlotteobserver.com DIEDRA LAIRD Staff Photographer
Former NASCAR driver and Hall of Fame member Ned Jarrett waves to the audience after being introduced during the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, January 23, 2016.
Former NASCAR driver and Hall of Fame member Ned Jarrett waves to the audience after being introduced during the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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