Jarrett honored as he ends NASCAR career
Quote selected text Published March 17th, 2008 in NASCAR News
Dale Jarrett received a standing ovation in the drivers’ meeting in honor of his final points race. He then told the drivers to enjoy their careers “because we all have one time in this, and mine has been fantastic.” The 1999 Cup champion also was honored during prerace introductions, receiving a “Tennessee Volunteer” rifle similar to the ones used by settlers in this area during the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Kings Mountain. An avid golfer, he also received 668 Titleist Pro V1 golf balls to commemorate his career Cup starts.
Jarrett’s father, Ned, waved the green flag to start the race. The race was anti-climactic, though, as Jarrett finished 37th, 10 laps off the pace. “Well, it wasn’t the finish I would have liked,” he said. “I’m able to go out with the best sponsor in the business in UPS and I would have liked to have had a better day for them, but I really can’t be too upset when you take into consideration the kind of career I have been fortunate to have.”
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WHAT IS DALE JARRETTS MINORITY STATUS?
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GOOD LUCK DALE, WE WILL MISS YOU !!!
Thanks for the memories Dale.
Best of luck to Dale! He is a classy guy and he did have a great career !
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES DALE !!GOING TO MISS YOU EXSPECIALY THOSE UPS COMMERCIALS…
The only driver that was second (lifetime) to DW using past champion provisionals.