
Ned Jarrett (October 12, 1932 – June 4, 2026) was an American race car driver and two-time NASCAR Grand National Series champion. He was born in Conover, North Carolina. He was best known for his calm attitude and he became known as "Gentleman Ned Jarrett". He was the father of former drivers Glenn Jarrett and Dale Jarrett and grandfather of Jason Jarrett.
Jarrett was added into the 2011 class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame on May 18 2011.
Jarrett died at his home in Newton, North Carolina of natural causes on June 4, 2026 at the age of 93.