This is it. For the final time in his long career, Dale Jarrett will strap in a NASCAR stock car and take the green flag. The 1999 Cup champion last competed in a points-paying race at Bristol in March, but this Saturday’s NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will be Jarrett’s final race.
The reality of closing a career that began in 1984 is setting in, Jarrett said. The two months of being out of the car have helped prepare him for the finality.
“When I got out at Bristol, even with all the wonderful tributes and stories, I knew that I had this race left before it was over,” Jarrett said. “I’ve been out of the car for a little while now, so it’s something that I’ve started to adjust to, starting this next chapter in my career.
“The all-star race was just a perfect race to end on for me personally as well as from a sponsor perspective. This is a race for the fans, and it’s a great way for me to say thank you to them for the career they’ve allowed me to have.”
Bookmark to:
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- Jarrett calls it a career in All Star Race at Lowe’s
We miss you, DJ, and it will be great to see you on the track one more time. Please be careful!
Well said.
WE WILL MISS YOU AND HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT RACE. LOVE TO HEAR
AND SEE YOU ON T.V. YOU HAVE BEEN A GREAT HERO TO ALL.
THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT MOMENTS.
SUZI88