Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer, Dies at 93
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer, Dies at 93
Natasha DyeFri, June 5, 2026 at 5:29 PM UTC
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Ned JarrettCredit: Brian Lawdermilk/NASCAR via Getty -
NASCAR Hall of Fame member Ned Jarrett has died at 93, his family announced on Friday, June 5
Jarrett died "peacefully of natural causes at his home in Newton, N.C. with his family by his side" on Thursday, June 4
Jarrett is remembered as "an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for"
NASCAR great Ned Jarrett has died at age 93.
On Friday, June 5, Jarrett's family announced the driver's death in a statement to Fox Sports' Bob Pockrass. "With profound sadness, the family of NASCAR Hall of Fame driver and radio/tv personality, Ned Jarrett, announces his passing on Thursday, June 4, 2025," the statement began.
Jarrett "died peacefully of natural causes at his home in Newton, N.C. with his family by his side," according to his family.
Ned Jarrett during the NASCAR Cup season in the Bondy Long-owned Ford in 1965Credit: ISC Images & Archives via Getty
The statement continued, "He was 93 years old. Our father was a devout Christian and a devoted, loving, family man. He was a friend to everyone he met and NASCAR's oldest living champion. By all accounts, he was a true NASCAR legend. While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in peace, dad."
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Jarrett was a two-time NASCAR Grand National Series champion. He shared two sons, Glenn and Dale — both of whom also became race car drivers — with his late wife Martha, who died in 2023.
Reactions to the sad news immediately began pouring in online as fans called Jarrett "one of the all time greatest" NASCAR stars. "OH NO! :( Gentleman Ned. Those of us who grew up with him calling races had it the best. Folks like him and Buddy Baker," said one user.
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Another recalled, "Ned calling his son's Daytona 500 win (over Earnhardt no less!) is one of the greatest moments, not just in NASCAR but in all of sports."
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