Jarrett preparing for emotional farewell

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Dale Jarrett insists he's not second-guessing his decision to retire. It won't make his last race on Saturday night any easier.

"It's difficult knowing that when I get out of the car that's the last time I'll ever compete at this level," Jarrett said Friday.

The All-Star race will mark the end of a 24-year career for Jarrett at NASCAR's highest level. The 51-year-old has run 668 points races, winning 32 times, including three Daytona 500s. Jarrett won the 1999 Cup championship.


"I was mad on Sunday night because I had to wait four more days to get back in the race car," Jarrett recalled. "That's how good it was."


He's working as an analyst for ESPN. An avid golfer, he'll hit the links even more, and he'll have more time to spend with his four kids.