NASCAR Broadcaster Ned Jarrett Dies at 93

RADIO ONLINE | Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 3:52pm CT

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NASCAR Hall of Famer and longtime Motor Racing Network broadcaster Ned Jarrett has died at the age of 93. According to a statement released by his family, Jarrett passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 4 at his home in Newton, NC, surrounded by family.

"Our father was a devout Christian and a devoted, loving family man," the family said. "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."

While best known for his accomplishments behind the wheel, Jarrett also enjoyed a distinguished broadcasting career that spanned decades. Following his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, he became one of the sport's most respected voices on radio and television.

Jarrett joined the Motor Racing Network in 1978, initially serving as a pit reporter before moving into the broadcast booth. He later hosted the daily radio program "Ned Jarrett's World of Racing," which aired for 31 years and featured interviews, stories, and commentary on NASCAR's biggest personalities and events.

Motor Racing Network President Chris Schwartz credited Jarrett with helping shape motorsports broadcasting.

"Following a NASCAR Hall of Fame driving career, Ned Jarrett transitioned to a decades-long career in broadcasting, laying the foundation for so many to follow," Schwartz said. "With his calming voice and attention to detail, Ned was one of motorsports' great storytellers."

Schwartz added that Jarrett's work on MRN helped bring NASCAR to generations of listeners and offered condolences to his family and friends on behalf of the network.