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Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, dies at 93
Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, died Thursday of natural causes in his home, his family said in a statement shared by the racing organization. He was 93.
TL;DR
- Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and broadcaster, died at 93.
- He had 50 career wins and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011.
- Jarrett was known for his kind demeanor, earning him the nickname 'Gentleman Ned'.
- He had a broadcasting career with CBS for over 20 years.
- He is the second father-son combination to win Cup Series championships with his son, Dale Jarrett.
- NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell remembered Jarrett as a fierce competitor and kind ambassador for the sport.