Perception, potential and racing ahead Nov 22, 2009
Former Cup champion and ESPN analyst Dale Jarrett, holding court Friday, was asked if Johnson's acclaim would catch up with his extraordinary achievement if someone wearing the "black hat" emerged as a rival. "That would help, yeah," Jarrett said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
JJ aside, bank on Biffle at Homestead Nov 21, 2009
By the numbers: Busch has scored the 32nd most points of all drivers in the last five Homestead races (he has only competed in four), behind underachievers such as Jeremy Mayfield (31st), Travis Kvapil (29th), Joe Nemechek (26th), Scott Wimmer (24th in only three races in that stretch), and Dale Jarrett (23rd). Next up: Settle up time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview Nov 12, 2009
Announcers: Dr. Jerry Punch, Dale Jarrett, Andy Petree ... 1997 Dale Jarrett, Ford, 110. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Don't blame NASCAR for all of Talladega's troubles Nov 6, 2009
Just check the ABC broadcast where commentator Dale Jarrett was espousing the driver boycott theory before the race was 40 laps old. Here s another example. (News & Observer -- Sports)
On The Ballot Rusty Jarrett/Getty ImagesDavid Pearson finished his career with the highest winning percentage of anyone who had over 250 starts.With the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class announced, it's time to look ahead to the next one. For SI.com's Tom Bowles, legendary driver David Pearson is his top choice. Oct 16, 2009
While a stab at ownership proved unsuccessful (just one win in nearly two decades), he also employed future stars like Dale Jarrett, Jeremy Mayfield (yes, that Jeremy Mayfield), and John Andretti. Glen Wood: Some may think Glen's a little too high on the list, as the founder of the famed No. 21 Ford won just four races as a driver. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview Oct 8, 2009
Announcers: Dr. Jerry Punch, Dale Jarrett, Andy Petree. On Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN)/SIRIUS XM Satellite. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Martin outfoxes Montoya in New Hampshire Sep 21, 2009
"[Dale Jarrett] said there'll never be anything else that's quite like that. He said he likes what he does now [TV commentator], but it's not the same. And I have to face that, too, someday, but not today.". Montoya, who started on the pole and was the fastest car in all three weekend practice sessions, seemed a little taken aback by Martin's move. (News & Observer -- Sports)
By the numbers Aug 16, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rain forces NASCAR to postpone Cup race Aug 3, 2009
All of the members of last year's Chase for the Sprint Cup field as well as some former series champions, including Dale Jarrett and Darrell Waltrip, had been scheduled to attend. or 704-358-5118. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mark Martin grabs pole at Brickyard, makes history Jul 26, 2009
"Backseat driversESPN announced a "Backseat Drivers" telecast for the Aug. 15 Nationwide Series at Michigan in which four analysts Dale Jarrett, Andy Petree, Rusty Wallace and Ray Evernham will call the race from the booth without a traditional play-by-play man."Our goal is to give viewers a different presentation, one filled with discussion, observations, and stories," said Rich Feinberg, ESPN vice president, motorsports.In addition to the four analysts, the telecast will include Tim Brewer's... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Busch says there's no beef with Johnson Jul 25, 2009
"They seem to have a magnet right now, they find each other and create a little tension there," said former driver turned TV commentator Dale Jarrett. "They need to put that aside.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
TEAM NOTES: Brickyard opens doors for NASCAR visit Jul 24, 2009
Johnson, Tony Stewart and recently retired Dale Jarrett are second on the Indy win list with two each. Gordon has also won the most poles at the historic track with three. (USA Today -- Sports)
ESPN/ABC's turn with NASCAR ratings Jul 22, 2009
"Although people might say that's hype." Says analyst Dale Jarrett: "You can say we're just trying to hype this for TV, but this is a huge event for drivers.". Says Sobieski: "We're doing everything we can from a TV standpoint.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Tahoe celebrates 20 years of celebrity golf Jul 10, 2009
It continues to get bigger every year," he said. More than 70 golfers will be competing this year for the $600,000 purse and $125,000 winner's check at the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship from July 17-19. Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, John Elway, Jerry Rice, Charles Barkley, Dale Jarrett, Jason Kidd, Mario Lemieux, Marcus Allen, Ray Allen, Dan Marino, Lawrence Taylor and Emmitt Smith are among the annual fan favorites who will smack and hack their way around the 7,555-yard Edgewood... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Former Cal Star Les Richter to Be Inducted into Racing Hall of Fame Jul 8, 2009
Among the highlights are Art Arfons' jet car and stock cars driven by Dale Jarrett, Ricky Rudd and Bill Elliott. . (Calbears.com)
Joe Gibbs Racing Jul 5, 2009
The first NASCAR win for JGR came when driver Dale Jarrett won at the 1993 Daytona 500 race. Headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, today JGR employs close to 450 people. (Suite101.com)
LIVESTRONG® Global Cancer Campaign Shares Center Stage with Celebrities and Athletes at American Century Championship May 22, 2009
Returning players include Michael Jordan, Dan Marino, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Ben Roethlisberger, Ray Romano, Mario Lemieux, Lawrence Taylor, Dale Jarrett and Jerry Rice. Theyll be joined by tournament newcomers Matt Cassel, Ozzie Smith, Matt Leinart and Wade Phillips. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Labonte gets new crew chief for No. 96 Ford Apr 28, 2009
Labonte and Parrott had worked together at Petty Enterprises in early 2006, but Parrott left to return to what was then called Robert Yates Racing, where he won the 1999 Cup championship with Dale Jarrett. Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mike's Garage: Bristol Pick of the Week Mar 22, 2009
Here is a few on that list: Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch and Jimmy Spencer, Johnny Benson and David Stremme, Dale Jarrett and Shane Hmiel, Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards and there are many more. If you are expecting to watch the race this weekend without any tempers flying well I don t know what to tell you. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Auto Racing Notebook: It's a tripleheader weekend Mar 19, 2009
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Daytona Notebook: Stewart goes it alone in 8th-place finish Feb 17, 2009
The last pole-sitter to win the 500 was Dale Jarrett in 2000. The pole-sitter hasn t finished higher than fifth since. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Notes: Rookie Logano struggles in first Daytona 500 Feb 16, 2009
"We adjusted on it, and it came to life once the sun went down. ... It's not a top-10, but to come out of Daytona in one piece is just as good.''The last pole-sitter to win the 500 was Dale Jarrett in 2000. The pole-sitter hasn't finished higher than fifth since.--LATE SELLOUT: The grandstands along the backstretch were full when the green flag dropped thanks to a late surge in ticket sales the made the race a sellout. Barely.Officials were so concerned about having empty seats during NASCAR's... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tulsa still has strong NASCAR ties Feb 15, 2009
" Citgo became the primary sponsor on the Wood Brothers Racing car in 1985. Petty (four years), Neil Bonnett (two years), Tommy Ellis (one year), Dale Jarrett (two years), Morgan Shepherd (five years), Waltrip (three years) and Sadler (two years) drove the car in the Cup Series. In 2000, Citgo ended its relationship with the Wood Brothers and moved to Roush Racing as the primary sponsor for Burton. Phillips 66's affiliation goes back to the 1970s when it sponsored Cale Yarborough. "There have... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
2009 Sprint Cup Series drivers glance Feb 15, 2009
NOTES: Drove in No. 00 for the first five races of 2008 before replacing retired Dale Jarrett in the team s No. 44 car for the rest of the season. Finished 22nd in the points in his second full season in Cup, with four top-10 finishes, including three in the last 12 races of the year. (Longview Daily News, WA)
STRATEGY PLAY: Drivers picking their spots at Daytona Feb 12, 2009
"Personally, I'd love to be in second knowing I had a friend behind me," said three-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Jarrett, now an ESPN analyst. "But I'm not going to make that move until we're headed down the backstretch. You actually lay back a little bit going through Turn 1. That's where you have to start picking up speed and gaining that momentum and getting the car behind you on your bumper. That's the key to making a pass having the guy on your bumper to help push you. Then you can dictate... (USA Today -- Sports)
In The Pits: Ageless Martin making run at history Feb 10, 2009
And, since Dale Jarrett won the title at 42 in 1999, no driver over the age of 36 has claimed a Cup title. But age is just a number to Martin. (MSNBC -- Sports)
