Dale Jarrett - Personal

Personal

  • Jarrett's brother-in-law is Jimmy Makar who was his crew chief when he drove the 18 car for Joe Gibbs Racing, he is married to Dale's sister Patty.
  • Jarrett is an avid golfer and has a 2 handicap in golf and in 2003 was once featured in a commercial with Phil Mickelson, Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky where they were golfing at Doral Golf Resort & Spa.
  • Jarrett is featured in commercials where he is persuaded to race the UPS Truck, in recent commercials he is featured with father Ned, in one commercial and in others he is trying out the features of the truck.
  • In NASCAR 2006: Total Team Control, the Big Brown Truck is unlockable as a paintjob for Jarrett.
  • Dale Jarrett was a member of the Coca-Cola Racing Family of Drivers when he raced.
  • Dale Jarrett and Hall-of-Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw are co-owners of the fantasy sports site http://www.PayTheFan.com
  • Dale Jarrett was featured in a commercial with Jackie Stewart as Jarrett's "mentor".
  • Dale Jarrett is the first cousin of USPSA/IPSC Champion Handgun Shooter, Todd Jarrett.
  • Dale Jarrett and former American football quarterback Brett Favre are co-owners of the Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure and Favre was a part owner of Dale Jarrett's Busch Series team.
  • Dale Jarrett also owns and operates a Ford dealership in Indian Trail, North Carolina, southeast of Charlotte.
  • Dale Jarrett now lives in Hickory NC
  • Dale Jarrett participated in the Olympic Torch Relay in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
  • Dale Jarrett is third cousin to famous go kart driver Kory Jarrett.

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