[Quality88]

CONCORD, N.C. -- Dale Jarrett finally got to drive the big brown truck on a racetrack.
Now he can truly call it a career.
Although there were times during Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway when it appeared the big brown truck might have been able to go faster than the racecar Jarrett tried to drive later, it was, in many of the best ways, a perfect night under a full moon for the veteran driver.
He received a hearty standing ovation from his peers in the pre-race drivers' meeting. He received the honor of being the final driver introduced to the fans for what he insisted was his final race, and again the cheers flowed forth -- as did, apparently, a few tears. Jarrett appeared to wipe his eyes as he climbed into his No. 44 Toyota for the last time.

NASCAR.COM - Jarrett's final ride a victory lap of a successful career - May 18, 2008

[Team Yates]

A total bittersweet moment!!

I miss you D.J.!!

Have a great time in your retirement.


Q, at least we will still be able to see and hear him commetating in the booth!! That's a plus!!

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Team Yates

Q, at least we will still be able to see and hear him commetating in the booth!! That's a plus!!

This is true, and he's a hell of alot better than Rusty. He took to it quite well, I think.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by Team Yates

Q, at least we will still be able to see and hear him commentating in the booth!! That's a plus!!

If he's half as good a commentator as his dad was (and I fully believe that he will be), we'll all be the better for it (Except for those who actually believe that DW is as good as it could possibly get. But then some folks think picking belly button lint is enthralling, too. I guess it's all a matter of perspective?)

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

If he's half as good a commentator as his dad was (and I fully believe that he will be), we'll all be the better for it (Except for those who actually believe that DW is as good as it could possibly get. But then some folks think picking belly button lint is enthralling, too. I guess it's all a matter of perspective?)

I've listened to DJ call a couple of Busch races this year. He does well. He refrains from the "When I was drivin" thing when he talks. At least when I've heard him he has.