The Jarretts

Children's Literature - Jamie Hain

There are many families involved in the sport of racing, but one family's connection to the sport is unlike any others. Ned Jarrett started driving race cars back when the sport was little more than organized races between moonshine runners on dirt tracks. Ned Jarrett was a great driver, winning four separate NASCAR championships in two series before retiring as a driver and eventually beginning a career as one of NASCAR's first television broadcasters. From his perch in the press box, Ned watched as his youngest son Dale became a champion in his own right, winning the Daytona 500 twice and the NASCAR Winston Cup Championship. Dale's older brother, Glen enjoyed a short career as a driver before transitioning like his father into broadcasting. As the sport of racing celebrated each milestone in its journey, from races on dusty dirt tracks to nationally televised sporting events in fan-filled stadiums, the Jarretts were there celebrating their own achievements. Part of the "Race Car Legends Collector's Edition" series, this book contains a glossary of sport related terms, an index of famous tracks and drivers, statistics on the Jarretts' racing careers, a chronology of the Jarretts' involvement with racing, and a list of suggested further reading where interested readers can find more information about the Jarretts and the sport of racing. Filled with action photos and information boxes, this book is sure to catch the attention of any racing fan. Reviewer: Jamie Hain