NED JARRETT TO WAVE GREEN FLAG ON SON DALE’S FINAL POINTS RACE
by Mike Irwin ~ March 12th, 2008 @ 4:05 pmNed Jarrett Named Honorary Starter for Food City 500
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Wednesday, March 12, 2008) – Former NASCAR Cup champion Ned Jarrett will be the honorary starter for Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, waving the green flag for what will be his son Dale’s final points race.
Jarrett, named to NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers list, replaces Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten. Witten was scheduled to serve as honorary starter but due to family obligations was unable to attend the race.



