<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nJarrett began the decade as a NASCAR journeyman, but ended it as a Winston Cup champion. He drove for the Wood Brothers in 1990 and 1991 before joining the Joe Gibbs’ upstart operation in 1992. In 1995, he earned his break with Robert Yates Racing as a substitute driver for Ernie Irvan. Jarrett remained with Yates, winning the 1996 Daytona 500. He also won the 1993 Daytona 500 with Gibbs. In 1997, he won a career-high seven races and finished second in the standings. In 1999, he won four races en route to the Winston Cup championship. He competed in 303 events during the 1990’s, winning 22 races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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