Ned Jarrett to drive pace car at Martinsville Speedway

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Ned Jarrett to drive pace car at Martinsville: NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett, a championship winning driver and legendary broadcaster, has experienced just about everything in the world of NASCAR. However, there is one thing he has never done, until now. Jarrett will be the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500. Jarrett, who recently turned 83, said Martinsville is the perfect place for him to drive. "One of the things that makes me feel good about it is knowing that the track hasn't changed much," Jarrett said. "They say you never forget how to ride a bicycle, well maybe I won't have forgotten how to drive a car around Martinsville Speedway. I certainly look forward to it. It's quite an honor." Jarrett, who won 50 races in his career, never won at Martinsville, despite it being his favorite type of track. In addition to Jarrett leading the field to the green flag, Martinsville Speedway will welcome back the N.C. State University Marching band to perform the National Anthem. The Bandit Flyover Team will once again fly over the track before the race and the Rev. Jonathan Fallwell will give the invocation.(Martinsville Speedway)(10-27-2015)