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{{short description|American racing driver (born 1969)}}
{{Infobox NASCAR driver
|name               = Jerry Nadeau
|image              = FEMA - 599 - Photograph by Kevin Thorne taken on 11-20-2000 in Georgia.jpg
|caption            = Nadeau after winning the [[2000 NAPA 500]]
|birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1969|9|9}}
|birth_place        = [[Danbury, Connecticut]], U.S.
|achievements       =
|awards             =
|Total_Cup_Races    = 177
|Years_In_Cup       = 7
|Best_Cup_Pos       = 17th ([[2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|2001]])
|First_Cup_Race     = [[1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|1997]] [[3M Performance 400|Miller 400]] ([[Michigan Speedway|Michigan]])
|Last_Cup_Race      = [[2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|2003]] [[Auto Club 500]] ([[Auto Club Speedway|California]])
|First_Cup_Win      = [[2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|2000]] [[2000 NAPA 500|NAPA 500]] ([[Atlanta Motor Speedway|Atlanta]])
|Cup_Wins           = 1
|Cup_Top_Tens       = 19
|Cup_Poles          = 0
|Total_Busch_Races  = 8
|Years_In_Busch     = 3
|Best_Busch_Pos     = 53rd ([[1995 NASCAR Busch Series|1995]])
|First_Busch_Race   = [[1995 NASCAR Busch Series|1995]] [[Sundrop 400]] ([[Hickory Motor Speedway|Hickory]])
|Last_Busch_Race    = [[2002 NASCAR Busch Series|2002]] [[Little Trees 300]] ([[Lowe's Motor Speedway|Lowe's]])
|Busch_Wins         = 0
|Busch_Top_Tens     = 0
|Busch_Poles        = 0
|Total_Truck_Races  = 1
|Years_In_Truck     = 1
|Best_Truck_Pos     = 97th ([[1998 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series|1998]])
|First_Truck_Race   = [[1998 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series|1998]] [[GM Goodwrench Service Plus / AC Delco 300]] ([[Phoenix International Raceway|Phoenix]])
|Truck_Wins         = 0
|Truck_Top_Tens     = 0
|Truck_Poles        = 0
}}
'''Jerry Anthony Nadeau''' <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/49732287:62209 |title=U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019 |website=[[Ancestry.com]] |date=May 11, 2021}}</ref> (born September 9, 1969) is an American former [[Stock car racing|stock car racer]]. He competed in the [[NASCAR]] [[Winston Cup Series]]. He started racing go-karts before moving up to car racing, driving in the [[12 Hours of Sebring]], the European [[Formula Ford Festival]], and the [[Barber Dodge Pro Series]]. Nadeau arrived in NASCAR, the highest and most expensive level of stock car racing in the United States, with a limited budget. He started racing part-time in NASCAR and finished sixth in the 1996 Formula Opel Euro Series.

He started full-time racing in 1998 and came third in that year's NASCAR [[NASCAR Rookie of the Year|Rookie of the Year]] award standings. After Nadeau took his first Top Ten finish at [[Talladega Superspeedway]] in 1999, he won his first NASCAR sanctioned race in the [[Winston West Series]] at [[Las Vegas Motor Speedway]]. He earned his first Winston Cup victory at [[Atlanta Motor Speedway]] the following year. Nadeau achieved his top NASCAR season in 2001 when he finished 17th in points, but his racing career ended in 2003 after he suffered serious injuries in a practice crash. He attempted a comeback before moving on to mentor drivers.

==Early life and career==
Nadeau was born on September 9, 1969, and grew up in [[Danbury, Connecticut]]. His parents were Gerald Joseph, a [[roofer]], and veteran in the [[United States Army]] during the [[Vietnam War]] (1944–2007) and Pauline Cyr Nadeau. Nadeau's ancestors originate from St. John's Valley, Maine.<ref>{{cite news|last=Banville|first=Beurmond|title=Jerry Nadeau visits family, friends in St. John Valley|url=http://archive.bangordailynews.com/2002/12/02/jerry-nadeau-visits-family-friends-in-st-john-valley/|work= [[Bangor Daily News]]|publisher=Bangor Publishing Company|date=December 2, 2002|access-date=January 25, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826114317/http://archive.bangordailynews.com/2002/12/02/jerry-nadeau-visits-family-friends-in-st-john-valley/ | archive-date=26 August 2016}}</ref> He has one sister, Debbie.<ref>{{cite web|last=Callahan|first=Terry|title=NASCAR WCUP: Racer Jerry Nadeau will have a 'racing birthday'|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/date/20000830/news024295.html|work=[[The Auto Channel]]|publisher=Auto Channel, Inc|date=August 31, 2000|access-date=January 25, 2015}}</ref> Nadeau was educated at [[Henry Abbott Technical High School]] and studied automotive technology.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Abbott-Tech-s-Hall-of-Famers-reflect-all-walks-of-464890.php|title=Abbott Tech's Hall of Famers reflect all walks of life|date=April 27, 2010|work=[[The News-Times]]|publisher=[[Hearst Corporation]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206175049/http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Abbott-Tech-s-Hall-of-Famers-reflect-all-walks-of-464890.php|archive-date=February 6, 2015|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> His family had connections to auto racing; Gerald raced [[Modified stock car racing|modifieds]] at the Danbury Race Arena. Nadeau was given a [[go-kart]] by his father when he was four and one-half years old.<ref name="jerrybio">{{cite web|url=http://www.jerry-nadeau.com/jerry.php?id=gerard|title=Jerry's Bio|publisher=JN Racing, Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105044912/http://jerry-nadeau.com/jerry.php?id=gerard|archive-date=November 5, 2015|work=jerrynadeau.com|access-date=January 25, 2015}}</ref> He also worked with his father in the construction industry to support his career.<ref name="lvsun1998">{{cite news|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1998/may/07/nadeau-upsetting-form-on-rookies/|title=Nadeau upsetting form on rookies|date=May 7, 1998|work=[[Las Vegas Sun]]|publisher=[[The Greenspun Corporation]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206175246/http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1998/may/07/nadeau-upsetting-form-on-rookies/|archive-date=February 6, 2015|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> Speaking about his father's role in his career, Nadeau said, "I learned a lot from my dad, Gerry, while I was growing up. He wasn't afraid to yell and get on my toes to do my job because he hated to lose and I hated to lose. He made me the hungriest guy on the race track."<ref name=lvsun1998/>

At age seven, he came in first in the eight- to twelve-year-old karting championship held in Bethany, Connecticut.<ref name="nadeaubio500">{{cite web|url=http://cgi.superstation.com/sports/nascar/penn500/html/bio_nadeau.htm|title=Jerry Nadeau: Driver Bio|publisher=TBS Superstation, Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206175110/http://cgi.superstation.com/sports/nascar/penn500/html/bio_nadeau.htm|archive-date=February 6, 2015|work=Pennsylvania 500|access-date=January 25, 2015}}</ref> In 1988, aged eighteen, Nadeau won his first [[World Karting Association]] (WKA) Gold Cup championship. Motorsports Talent Scout, Dicken Wear, had seen Jerry race for a number of years in Karting and asked if he would like to drive his SCCA SS/C Toyota Celica at an EMRA open track event at [[Lime Rock Park]]. Jerry caught the eye of [[Skip Barber]] and a few other driving instructors that day. Afterward, he was introduced to Bruce MacInnes and fellow graduates Walter Bladstrom, Tom Cotter, Bill Fisher, Bob Kullas, Frank Martinelli, and Art Regan who gave Nadeau financial support.<ref name="bes">{{cite web|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/sbrs-jerry-nadeau-thanks-those-who-were-there-for-him/|title=SBRS: Jerry Nadeau Thanks Those Who Were There For Him|last=Tamayo|first=George|date=January 26, 2000|publisher=Motorsport.com, Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206182856/http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/sbrs-jerry-nadeau-thanks-those-who-were-there-for-him/|archive-date=February 6, 2015 |work=Motorsport.com|access-date=January 25, 2015}}</ref> He defended his karting title for the next two years. In 1991, he took the WKA Grand National Championship.<ref>{{cite book|last=Burt|first=William|title=NASCAR's Best: Top Drivers Past and Present|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Qpj_yk-H1WAC&q=Jerry+Nadeau+karting&pg=PA130|publisher=MotorBooks International|location=Wisconsin|page=130|year=2004|isbn=978-1-61059-120-1}}</ref> In the same year, Nadeau moved into car racing, driving in the [[Skip Barber Racing School|Skip Barber Eastern Series]]. He took eight victories and became the Rookie of the Year. At the end of 1991, Nadeau won the $100,000 Barber Pro Series shoot-out, allowing him to race in the [[Barber Pro Series|Barber Dodge Pro Series]].<ref name=bes/>

Nadeau drove alongside sports car driver [[Gene Felton]] for the Jill Prewitt team which entered the 1992 [[12 Hours of Sebring]], but retired after forty-eight laps because of a [[Differential (mechanical device)|differential]] problem. He also took part in karting events in St. Petersburg, Russia, competing on an ice track, winning two out of eight races. Nadeau later stated the experience helped him to develop the skill of not using his car's brakes on slippery surfaces.<ref>{{cite book|last=Hembree|first=Mike|title="Then Tony Said to Junior&nbsp;..." : The Best NASCAR Stories Ever Told|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IhrpHMdIDcsC&q=Jerry+Nadeau&pg=PT129|publisher=Triumph Books|location=Chicago, Illonis|year=2009|isbn=978-1-61749-205-1}}</ref> In 1993, he raced in the Barber Pro Series, where he finished with one win and took fifth in the points standings.<ref name="nadeaudb">{{cite web|url=https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/jerry-nadeau/|title=Jerry Nadeau|publisher=DriverDB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206175408/https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/jerry-nadeau/|archive-date=February 6, 2015|access-date=January 29, 2015}}</ref> Nadeau also drove in the European Formula Ford Festival winning the qualifying race and coming second in the semi-finals behind [[Formula Ford]] champion Peter Duke. Nadeau secured fourth in the final heat.<ref name=nadeaubio500/> He also took five, top-four finishes in the [[International Motor Sports Association#IMSA Bridgestone Supercar Championship|Firestone Firehawk Series]].<ref name=nadeaubio500/> Nadeau improved in the Barber Pro Series in 1994 by finishing fifth in the championship with two victories. In 1995, he took two victories but fell to thirteenth overall in the standings.<ref name=nadeaudb/>

==Auto racing career==

===1990s===
Nadeau entered eight NASCAR [[Busch Grand National Series]] races for T&G Racing in 1995.<ref name=1995bs>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau 1995 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results|url=http://racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1995/B|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=USA Today Sports Media Group|access-date=January 25, 2015}}</ref> At that time, the Busch Grand National Series was considered NASCAR's feeder circuit, a proving ground for drivers who wished to step up to the organization's premiere circuit, the [[Sprint Cup Series|Winston Cup]]. It is comparable to [[Formula One]]'s relationship with [[Formula 2]]/[[Formula 3000]]/[[GP2 Series]]. He originally signed to run fourteen season races.<ref name="Hour1995">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1916&dat=19950106&id=MRRJAAAAIBAJ&pg=2768,607637|title=Nadeau gets Busch ride|date=January 6, 1995|work=[[The Hour (newspaper)|The Hour]]|publisher=Chet Valiante|page=15|access-date=January 25, 2015}}</ref> Nadeau moved to [[North Carolina]] that year on the advice of public relations worker Tom Cotter,<ref name=jerrybio/> and was on a budget of $200.<ref name="espn2012">{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/8547110/nascar-door-door-jerry-nadeau-road-back-never-ending|title=Nadeau: 'It's almost like I lost my life'|last=Smith|first=Marty|date=October 25, 2012|work=[[ESPN]]|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121027233506/http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/8547110/nascar-door-door-jerry-nadeau-road-back-never-ending|archive-date=October 27, 2012|url-status=live|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> He often went to [[Hendrick Motorsports]] to receive tips.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/13/sports/auto-racing-nadeau-peeks-out-from-gordon-s-shadow.html|title=AUTO RACING; Nadeau Peeks Out From Gordon's Shadow|last=Caldwell|first=Dave|date=August 13, 2000|work=[[The New York Times]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306172837/http://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/13/sports/auto-racing-nadeau-peeks-out-from-gordon-s-shadow.html|archive-date=March 6, 2016|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> Nadeau failed to qualify for his first career NASCAR race, which took place at [[Richmond International Raceway]]. Later that year, he finished 21st at [[Hickory Motor Speedway|Hickory]], 29th at [[New Hampshire Motor Speedway|New Hampshire]], 19th at the [[Myrtle Beach Speedway]], 20th at the [[Milwaukee Mile]], 31st at [[Lucas Oil Raceway]], and did not qualify for the races at [[North Carolina Speedway]] or [[Homestead-Miami Speedway]].<ref name=1995bs/>

The following year, Nadeau moved to [[M.P.H. Racing]] and planned to run ten races in the Busch Series in 1996, in combination with a full season in the Formula Opel European Union Series Championship.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.courant.com/1996/05/10/nadeau-at-home-in-loudon/|title=Nadeau At Home In Loudon|last=Heuschkel|first=David|date=May 10, 1996|work=[[Hartford Courant]]|publisher=[[Tribune Publishing]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220033/http://articles.courant.com/1996-05-10/sports/9605100468_1_jerry-nadeau-cup-drivers-race|archive-date=March 3, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 25, 2015}}</ref> He ran only two races in the Busch Series, finishing 39th in both races and did not qualify at [[Darlington Raceway|Darlington]]. In Formula Opel, he drove a partial season, running in 13 out of 17 races for six teams and finished 6th overall, the highest for an American driver.<ref name=nadeaubio500/> He later declined a move into the [[Formula 3000]] series, opting for a return to NASCAR.<ref name=jerrybio/> In November 1996, Nadeau and Barber Dodge Pro Series driver [[Tony Renna]] represented the United States in the [[1996 EFDA Nations Cup|EDFA Nations Cup]] held at [[Donington Park]] and won the silver medal, finishing behind Germany.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teamusascholarship.org/?p=1630|title=Valvoline Team USA Takes the Silver at Nations Cup VII|last=Cannon|first=Melanie|date=November 3, 1996|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025426/http://teamusascholarship.org/?p=1630|archive-date=March 4, 2016|work=Team USA Scholarship|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref>

After returning from racing in Europe in 1997, Nadeau moved to the Winston Cup Series and signed a five-race contract with [[Precision Products Racing]] to replace [[Morgan Shepherd]] in the No. 1 [[Pontiac Grand Prix]]. During the first races, Nadeau was Shepherd's [[Spotter (auto racing)|spotter]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.courant.com/1997/07/14/with-success-nadeau-will-hear-about-it/|title=With Success, Nadeau Will Hear About It|last=Jacobs|first=Jeff|date=July 14, 1997|work=Hartford Courant|publisher=Tribune Publishing|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003612/http://articles.courant.com/1997-07-14/sports/9707140252_1_danbury-s-jerry-nadeau-arca-races-jiffy-lube|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> and worked on maintaining Shepherd's car before the races. Nadeau also built his own cars for [[Automobile Racing Club of America]] (ARCA) and Busch Series events.<ref>{{cite web|title=TOTALLY NASCAR COUNTDOWN: Nadeau took long road to No. 18 in the countdown |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/TOTALLY-NASCAR-COUNTDOWN%253A-Nadeau-took-long-road-to-No-18-in-the-countdown |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150209113510/http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/TOTALLY-NASCAR-COUNTDOWN%253A-Nadeau-took-long-road-to-No-18-in-the-countdown |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 9, 2015 |work=[[Fox Sports (United States)|Fox Sports]] |publisher=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]] |date=June 6, 2014 |access-date=February 6, 2015 }}</ref> Nadeau made all five races, including a 9th-place qualification at [[New Hampshire International Speedway]], but failed to finish higher than 30th and was let go at the end of his contract when the team's sponsor expressed no interest in retaining him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jayski.com/past/1997/97july.html|title=Past News, July 1997|last=Adamczyk|first=Jay|date=July 22, 1997|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050204084925/http://www.jayski.com/past/1997/97july.html|archive-date=February 4, 2005|work=Jayski's Silly Season Site|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> In five races, he had zero Top 10 finishes and two DNF's, and finished 54th in season points.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau's 1997 Winston Cup Series driving statistics|url=http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/cup/data/1997/index.html|work=NASCAR|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|access-date=January 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051122033703/http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/cup/data/1997/index.html|archive-date=November 22, 2005}}</ref> He also took part in one race in the Busch Series at [[Talladega Superspeedway]] but failed to qualify.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau 1997 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results|url=http://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1997/B|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=USA Today Sports Media Group|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> He made his first appearance in an [[ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series]] car and finished 4th and 2nd in the races he entered.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau 1997 ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series Results|url=http://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1997/A|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=USA Today Media Sports Group|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> Nadeau's performances during the season caught the interest of 1988 Champion [[Bill Elliott]] and quarterback [[Dan Marino]], and they offered him the chance to become their second driver.<ref name=lvsun1998/>

[[File:Jerry Nadeau Melling Racing Ford Dover September 1998.jpg|thumb|left|Nadeau in Melling's No. 9]]
Nadeau started his rookie season in 1998 with [[Bill Elliott Racing|Elliott-Marino Racing]] driving the No. 13 [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] car, owned by Marino.  After 16 races, and missing one race due to food poisoning,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jayski.com/past/1998/98may.html|title=Past News&nbsp;— May 1998|date=May 30, 1998|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050204084806/http://www.jayski.com/past/1998/98may.html|archive-date=February 4, 2005|work=Jayski's Silly Season Site|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> he was released from his contract in July.<ref name=nadeaubio500/> One week later, he was signed to [[Melling Racing]] to drive the No. 9 car.<ref name=nadeaubio500/> Melling and Nadeau used the second half of the season to develop a consistent program in preparation for the 1999 season.<ref name=nadeaubio500/> He had zero Top 10 finishes, seven DNFs, an average finish of 24.2, and two results in the Top 20. Nadeau finished 36th in the Winston Cup points standings for that season and was 3rd in the NASCAR [[NASCAR Rookie of the Year|Rookie of the Year]] Award standings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Results|url=http://racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1998/W|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=USA Today Sports Media Group|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> He entered his first and only race in the Craftsman Truck Series at [[Phoenix International Speedway]] finishing 27th.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau 1998 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results|url=http://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1998/C|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=USA Today Sports Media Group|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref>

The following year, Nadeau stayed with Melling and clinched his first Top 10 finish at Talladega. In the first half of the year, he announced that he would leave Melling after the season ended. Two weeks after securing 5th at [[Watkins Glen International|Watkins Glen]], he substituted for the injured [[Ernie Irvan]] to drive the No. 36 Pontiac at [[Ginn Racing|MB2 Motorsports]] for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://old.chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1999/09/04/oth_269430.shtml|title=Irvan retires from racing|last=Coble|first=Don|date=September 4, 1999|work=[[The Augusta Chronicle]]|publisher=[[Morris Communications]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206175107/http://old.chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1999/09/04/oth_269430.shtml|archive-date=February 6, 2015|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> In 34 races, he had two Top 10 finishes and finished 34th in season points.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau 1999 Winston Cup Series driving statistics|url=http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/cup/data/1999/index.html|work=NASCAR|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|access-date=January 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060912223502/http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/cup/data/1999/index.html|archive-date=September 12, 2006}}</ref> In that year, Nadeau won his first NASCAR-sanctioned event in the [[Winston West Series]] at [[Las Vegas Motor Speedway]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.motorsport.com/general/news/las-vegas-s-orleans-big-boost-for-jerry-nadeau/|title=Las Vegas's Orleans Big Boost for Jerry Nadeau|date=May 8, 1999|work=motorsport.com|publisher=Motorsport.com, Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304210438/http://www.motorsport.com/general/news/las-vegas-s-orleans-big-boost-for-jerry-nadeau/|archive-date=March 4, 2016|author=NASCAR Online|access-date=January 29, 2015}}</ref>

===2000s===
[[File:Jerry Nadeau.jpg|thumb|right|Nadeau's car in 2000.]]
For the 2000 season, Nadeau was hired by Hendrick Motorsports to drive the No. 25 [[Chevrolet]], replacing [[Wally Dallenbach Jr.]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jerry-nadeau-and-michael-holigan-plan-to-prove-themselves/|title=Jerry Nadeau and Michael Holigan Plan to Prove Themselves|date=February 1, 2000|publisher=Motorsport.com, Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304210323/http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jerry-nadeau-and-michael-holigan-plan-to-prove-themselves/|archive-date=March 4, 2016|author=NASCAR Online|work=motorsport.com|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> That year, Nadeau won his first NASCAR Winston Cup race in the season's [[2000 NAPA 500|final race]] at [[Atlanta Motor Speedway]] after passing [[Ward Burton]] seven laps from the end. Nadeau led 155 laps and won by 1.3 seconds.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/2773df03f512d28bba5f9fe2e305433e|title=Jerry Nadeau Wins NAPA 500 Race|last=Newberry|first=Paul|date=November 21, 2000|work=Associated Press News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104140/http://www.apnewsarchive.com/2000/Jerry-Nadeau-Wins-NAPA-500-Race/id-2773df03f512d28bba5f9fe2e305433e|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> He became the first driver from [[Connecticut]] to win in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.courant.com/2000/11/21/danburys-nadeau-wins-napa-500/|title=Danbury's Nadeau Wins Napa 500|last=Courchsene|first=Shawn|date=November 21, 2000|publisher=Tribune Publishing|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072017/http://articles.courant.com/2000-11-21/sports/0011210125_1_atlanta-motor-speedway-325-lap-race-visit-victory-lane|archive-date=March 4, 2016|work=Hartford Courant|url-status=live|access-date=November 20, 2015}}</ref> He finished the 2000 season with five Top 10 finishes, nine DNF's, and an average finish of 23.1 in 34 events; Nadeau finished 20th in the Winston Cup points standings for that season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau 2000 Winston Cup Series driving statistics|url=http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/cup/data/2000/index.html|work=NASCAR|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|access-date=January 28, 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20051121153134/http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/cup/data/2000/index.html|archive-date=November 21, 2005}}</ref>

The following year, Nadeau stayed with Hendrick Motorsports. He nearly clinched victory in the penultimate race of the season at Atlanta, finishing 4th after running out of fuel midway through the final lap.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2001-11-19/sports/0111180629_1_jerry-nadeau-four-season-titles-final-lap|title=Gordon Earns 4th Cup Title|last=Hinton|first=Ed|date=November 19, 2001|work=[[Sun-Sentinel]]|publisher=Tribune Publishing|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206175114/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2001-11-19/sports/0111180629_1_jerry-nadeau-four-season-titles-final-lap|archive-date=February 6, 2015|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> In 36 races, Nadeau achieved 10 Top 10 finishes, eight DNFs, and an average finish of 21.1. He finished the season 17th in points.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau 2001 Winston Cup driving statistics|url=http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/cup/data/2001/index.html|work=NASCAR|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|access-date=January 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051120192423/http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/cup/data/2001/index.html|archive-date=November 20, 2005}}</ref> During 2001, Nadeau took part in the DIRT Motorsports Series with R&C Motorsports,<ref>{{cite web|last=Torres|first=Andrew|title=Nadeau set to play in the DIRT|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nadeau-set-to-play-in-the-dirt/|work=motorsport.com|publisher=Motorsport.com, Inc.|date=January 11, 2001|access-date=January 31, 2015|archive-date=February 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206182851/http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nadeau-set-to-play-in-the-dirt/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and co-founded the Tom and Jerry Racing Team with Tom Cotter, which fielded USAC Sprint Car Series driver Tony Hunt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mrn.com/Race-Series/World-of-Outlaws/News/Articles/2000/11/Nadeau-Sprints-Into-Ownership.aspx|title=Nadeau Sprints Into Ownership|date=November 27, 2000|publisher=[[International Speedway Corporation]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815154155/http://www.mrn.com/Race-Series/World-of-Outlaws/News/Articles/2000/11/Nadeau-Sprints-Into-Ownership.aspx|archive-date=August 15, 2016|work=[[Motor Racing Network]]|access-date=January 31, 2015}}</ref>

Nadeau raced for four teams in 2002. He started the season by competing in 11 events for Hendrick Motorsports. He had his only Top 10 finish of the year, taking 8th-place at Bristol Motor Speedway. In early May, Nadeau and Hendrick Motorsports agreed to terminate his contract, citing a lack of performance.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.courant.com/2002/05/09/nadeau-hendrick-part-ways/|title=Nadeau, Hendrick Part Ways|last=Courchsene|first=Shawn|date=May 9, 2002|work=Hartford Courant|publisher=Tribune Publishing|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220435/http://articles.courant.com/2002-05-09/sports/0205090356_1_jerry-nadeau-john-hendrick-hendrick-part-ways|archive-date=March 3, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> He was hired by MBV Motorsports to fill in for the injured [[Johnny Benson Jr.]] for three races, while [[Joe Nemechek]] took over Nadeau's former seat at Hendrick Motorsports.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://desotomarketplace.com/news/2002/may/20/nemechek_hired_to/|title=Nemechek hired to replace Nadeau at Hendrick|last=Fryer|first=Jenna|date=May 20, 2002|work=[[Lawrence Journal-World]]|publisher=The World Company|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131061728/http://desotomarketplace.com/news/2002/may/20/nemechek_hired_to/|archive-date=January 31, 2015|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> Afterward, Nadeau drove for [[Petty Enterprises]] at [[Sonoma Raceway|Sonoma]] where he came close to winning his second Winston Cup race, having a 5-second lead with 3 laps to go but finishing 36th after his car suffered a broken rear-end gear on the race's 107th lap.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/2002-06-23-searspoint.htm|title=Rudd's unlucky run ends as Nadeau's upset bid sours|last=Leon Moore|first=David|date=June 24, 2002|work=[[USA Today]]|publisher=[[Gannett Company]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131090750/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/2002-06-23-searspoint.htm|archive-date=January 31, 2015|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> He subsequently drove one race for [[Michael Waltrip Racing]] at [[Chicagoland Speedway]], finishing 37th after a steering problem.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Results|url=http://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/2002/W|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=USA Today Sports Media Group|access-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref>

For the rest of the season, Nadeau was hired by Petty Enterprises to drive [[Steve Grissom]]'s No. 44 Dodge car,<ref>{{cite news|title=Nadeau to drive Petty's No.44|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1876&dat=20020724&id=PDsfAAAAIBAJ&pg=2229,2537982|work=[[Spartanburg Herald-Journal]]|publisher=[[Halifax Media Group]]|page=B1|date=July 24, 2002|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> although he injured his ribs and shoulder in an go-kart accident at his home before the [[Old Dominion 500]]. He was advised by team owner [[Kyle Petty]] to rest, and Grissom replaced Nadeau for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Marty|title=Petty advises Nadeau to sit out rest of season|url=http://www.nascar.com/2002/news/headlines/wc/10/18/jnadeau_out/index.html|work=NASCAR|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=October 18, 2002|access-date=January 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021213043411/http://www.nascar.com/2002/news/headlines/wc/10/18/jnadeau_out/index.html|archive-date=December 13, 2002}}</ref> He had competed in 28 out of 36 races, with one Top 10 finish at the [[2002 Food City 500|Food City 500]], seven DNFs, and an average finish of 27.4. Nadeau finished the 2002 season 37th in points.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau's 2002 Winston Cup Series driving statistics|url=http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/cup/data/2002/index.html|work=NASCAR|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|access-date=January 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051120192449/http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/cup/data/2002/index.html|archive-date=November 20, 2005}}</ref> He partnered sports car driver [[Anthony Lazzaro (racing driver)|Anthony Lazzaro]] with the Rand Racing team in the [[Rolex Sports Car Series]] to finish first in the SRPII (Sports Racing Prototype) class at [[Daytona International Speedway]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/daytona-ii-rand-racing-race-summary/|title=Daytona II: Rand Racing race summary|date=July 5, 2002|publisher=Motorsport.com, Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304203637/http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/daytona-ii-rand-racing-race-summary/|archive-date=March 4, 2016|work=motorsport.com|access-date=January 29, 2015}}</ref> and in the Busch Series, he finished 20th at the fall Charlotte race.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau's 2002 Busch Series driving statistics|url=http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/bg/data/2002/index.html|work=NASCAR|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|access-date=January 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050109013209/http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jnadeau00/bg/data/2002/index.html|archive-date=January 9, 2005}}</ref>

Nadeau started the 2003 season as the driver of the MB2/MBV Motorsports No. 01 Pontiac Grand Prix, and quickly had a 4th-place finish at Texas. On May 2, 2003, during a practice session at Richmond International Raceway for the [[Pontiac Excitement 400]], Nadeau was leading the practice session when he suddenly swerved to avoid a slowing car, spun in turn one and hit the wall, driver's side first, at high speed. His car then slowly scraped across the wall for 50 feet before sliding to a complete stop.<ref name=espn2012/> After he hit the wall, Nadeau responded to his crew before falling unconscious.<ref>{{cite AV media|date=May 2, 2003|title=SPEED News|medium=Television production|location=[[Speed (TV network)|SPEED]]|publisher=Fox Broadcasting Company}}</ref> NASCAR red-flagged the track to cut Nadeau out of his car.<ref name=espn2012/> He was airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition, only given a six percent chance of surviving his injuries. Nadeau suffered complete immobility of the left side of his body, a skull fracture, concussion, a collapsed lung, and several broken ribs.<ref name=espn2012/> The injuries required him to use a medical ventilator to breathe.<ref>{{cite book|author=Lew Freedman|title=Encyclopedia of Stock Car Racing|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JbABCwhdfhAC&q=Jerry+Nadeau+Connecticut+2000&pg=PA529|publisher=[[ABC-CLIO]]|isbn=978-0-313-38710-4|page=529|year=2013|author-link=Lew Freedman}}</ref> [[Jason Keller]] raced for him at the Richmond race,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/22856|title=Nadeau's condition improves|date=May 6, 2003|publisher=[[Haymarket Media Group|Haymarket Publications]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222431/http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/22856|archive-date=March 3, 2016|work=[[Autosport]]|access-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref> [[Mike Skinner (racing driver)|Mike Skinner]], [[Mike Wallace (racing driver)|Mike Wallace]], and [[Boris Said]] raced the No.01 until the fall Martinsville Race,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dailypress.com/2003/08/06/by-the-numbers-13/|title=By The Numbers&nbsp;...|last=Pearce|first=Al|date=August 6, 2003|work=[[Daily Press (Virginia)|Daily Press]]|publisher=Tribune Publishing|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055240/http://articles.dailypress.com/2003-08-06/sports/0308060100_1_brickyard-winston-cup-three-time-nascar-champion|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref> Joe Nemechek raced in the No.01 for the remainder of the season and for the next few years as Nadeau's replacement.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://onlineathens.com/stories/072104/spo_20040721047.shtml|title=Nemechek signed to replace Nadeau|date=July 21, 2004|work=[[Athens Banner-Herald]]|publisher=Morris Communications|agency=Associated Press|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091704/http://onlineathens.com/stories/072104/spo_20040721047.shtml#.V8GfrvkrLIU|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref>

==Post-racing career==
In fall 2003, Nadeau began discussions with MB2 Motorsports boss Jay Frye about a long-term comeback. Frye gave Nadeau a test at [[Concord Speedway]],<ref name="nytimesrecovery">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/16/sports/auto-racing-a-driver-s-long-way-back.html|title=Auto Racing; A Driver's Long Way Back|last=Bernstein|first=Viv|date=May 16, 2004|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 6, 2015}}</ref> where he was unable to feel his car's brake pedal.<ref name="nadeaurecovery">{{cite news|url=http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Nadeau-under-caution-43088.php|title=Nadeau under caution|last=Fryer|first=Jenna|date=February 12, 2004|work=The News-Times|publisher=Hearst Corporation|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> He also suffered a loss of stamina during this test.<ref name=nytimesrecovery/> Because of the effects of his accident, Nadeau had to learn to walk. He also experienced slurred speech.<ref name=nadeaurecovery/> He undertook physical therapy five times a week. This was later reduced to three when his condition improved.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nadeau back at the track|url=http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/nadeau-back-track|work=[[Autoweek]]|publisher=[[Crain Communications Inc.]]|date=July 21, 2003|access-date=February 6, 2015}}</ref> While Nadeau received a small financial settlement from NASCAR, it was not enough to pay for all of his rehabilitation, so he sold his large house near Lake Norman and moved to Davidson, North Carolina.<ref name=dn2013>{{cite news|last=O'Brien|first=Marty|title=NASCAR driver Jerry Nadeau has moved forward 10 years after career-ending accident|url=https://www.dailypress.com/2013/04/25/nascar-driver-jerry-nadeau-has-moved-forward-10-years-after-career-ending-accident/|work=Daily Press|publisher=Tribune Publishing|date=April 25, 2013|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> He also suffered from depression caused by the loss of his racing career.<ref name=espn2012/>

MB2 Motorsports entered into a partnership to create a recovery driving program for Nadeau which included competing in the Nextel Cup, the Busch Series and ARCA events in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|title=MB2 teams with rivals to aid Nadeau|work=Autosport|publisher=Haymarket Publications|date=October 14, 2003}}</ref> During that year, Nadeau served as a karting instructor at Lime Rock Park and returned to NASCAR as a spotter for Busch Series driver [[Todd Szegedy]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Courchsene|first=Shawn|title=Action At Stafford To Improve Racing|url=https://www.courant.com/2004/06/11/action-at-stafford-to-improve-racing/|work=Hartford Courant|publisher=Tribune Publishing|date=June 11, 2004|access-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref> He worked with the [[Clay Andrews Racing]] Busch Series team as a mentor for rookie [[David Gilliland]] in 2006, who went on to win the [[Meijer 300]] and earned a ride with [[Robert Yates Racing]] later that season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Newton|first=David|title=Gilliland's life-changing moment building to 500 debut|url=https://www.espn.com/racing/columns/story?id=2769656|work=ESPN|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|date=February 21, 2007|access-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref> He raced in the Old School Racing Champion's Tour in 2008. In 2011, Nadeau became a mentor to Truck Series rookie [[Jeffrey Earnhardt]], son of [[Kerry Earnhardt|Kerry]] and grandson of [[Dale Earnhardt|Dale]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Team Release|title=Nadeau Hired as Rookie Earnhardt's Driver Coach|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2011/01/19/jnadeau-jearnhardt-driver-coach.html|work=NASCAR|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=January 19, 2011|access-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref> In 2012, Nadeau began involvement with the B.R.A.K.E.S. program in Lake Norman, North Carolina, which teaches children how to drive.<ref name=espn2012/> In September 2013, he received a sports award from the Danbury Old Timers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Danbury Old Timers to honor NASCAR's Nadeau|url=http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Danbury-Old-Timers-to-honor-NASCAR-s-Nadeau-4822602.php|work=The News-Times|publisher=Hearst Corporation|date=September 17, 2013|access-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref>

==Personal life==
On December 11, 1999, Nadeau married long-time girlfriend Jada Blanchard in the Bahamas.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jerry Nadeau Ties the Knot|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jerry-nadeau-ties-the-knot/|work=motorsport.com|publisher=Motorsport.com, Inc.|date=December 16, 1999|access-date=January 28, 2015|archive-date=January 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131061854/http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jerry-nadeau-ties-the-knot/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Together, they have a daughter, Natalie Kate (born February 17, 2003).<ref name=jerrybio/> One year after Nadeau suffered his accident, the couple divorced. In 2012, Nadeau remarried to Maryana, a Ukrainian.<ref name=dn2013/> He has a daughter from that relationship.<ref>{{cite web|last=Buchanan|first=Mary Jo|title=NASCAR Then and Now: Jerry Nadeau|url=http://www.popularspeed.com/nascar-then-and-now-jerry-nadeau/|work=PopularSpeed|publisher=Mike Calinoff|date=February 5, 2016|access-date=February 6, 2016}}</ref>

In a 2016 interview with ''Autoweek'', Nadeau was candid about his life after the crash:<blockquote>
People don't understand how difficult it is living with a head injury. It's really hard; it sucks; it's aggravating. It feels like I'm a little off on things, a little slower. My left side is always numb, and my brain doesn't feel as sharp as it used to. And it's tough when people don't want to see or know about that. They draw a big X on you, and that's sad. It's like you're forgotten when you're out of the limelight. Nobody owes me anything, but somebody could maybe give me something (work-wise) to keep me involved. I used to make $5,000 for a two-hour appearance. Now, I have a hard time finding a job for anything. I hate to say it, but sometimes I wish God had just taken me.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://autoweek.com/article/nascar-sprint-cup/fast-five-jerry-nadeau | title=Fast Five: Former NASCAR driver Jerry Nadeau Battles Effects of Devastating Head Injury   | publisher=2016 Crain Communications, Inc | work=Autoweek | date=March 11, 2016 | access-date=26 August 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826130844/http://autoweek.com/article/nascar-sprint-cup/fast-five-jerry-nadeau | archive-date=26 August 2016}}</ref>
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==Motorsports career results==

===NASCAR===
([[Template:NASCAR driver results legend|key]]) (<span style="font-size:85%">'''Bold'''&nbsp;– Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics''&nbsp;– Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. *&nbsp;– Most laps led. Small numbers denotes finishing position</span>)

====Winston Cup Series====
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!colspan=45| [[NASCAR]] [[Winston Cup Series]] results
|-
! Year
! Team
! No.
! Make
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! 15
! 16
! 17
! 18
! 19
! 20
! 21
! 22
! 23
! 24
! 25
! 26
! 27
! 28
! 29
! 30
! 31
! 32
! 33
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! 35
! 36
! {{Tooltip|NWCC|NASCAR Winston Cup classification}}
! Pts
! Ref
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! [[1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|1997]]
!nowrap| [[Precision Products Racing]]
! 1
! [[Pontiac (automobile)|Pontiac]]
| [[1997 Daytona 500|DAY]]
| [[Goodwrench Service 400|CAR]]
| [[Pontiac Excitement 400|RCH]]
| [[Primestar 500 (Atlanta)|ATL]]
| [[TranSouth Financial 400|DAR]]
| [[1997 Interstate Batteries 500|TEX]]
| [[Food City 500|BRI]]
| [[Goody's Headache Powder 500 (Martinsville)|MAR]]
| [[Save Mart Supermarkets 300|SON]]
| [[1997 Winston 500|TAL]]
| [[Coca-Cola 600|CLT]]
| [[Miller 500 (Dover)|DOV]]
| [[Pocono Organics CBD 325|POC]]
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Miller 400 (Michigan)|MCH]]<br /><small>36</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[1997 California 500|CAL]]<br /><small>38</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Pepsi 400|DAY]]<br /><small>30</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Jiffy Lube 300|NHA]]<br /><small>39</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pennsylvania 500|POC]]<br /><small>33</small>
| [[1997 Brickyard 400|IND]]
| [[The Bud At The Glen|GLN]]
| [[DeVilbiss 400|MCH]]
| [[Goody's Headache Powder 500 (Bristol)|BRI]]
| [[1997 Mountain Dew Southern 500|DAR]]
| [[Exide NASCAR Select Batteries 400|RCH]]
| [[CMT 300|NHA]]
| [[MBNA 400|DOV]]
| [[Hanes 500 (Fall Martinsville)|MAR]]
| [[UAW-GM Quality 500|CLT]]
| [[DieHard 500 (Fall Talladega)|TAL]]
| [[AC Delco 400|CAR]]
| [[Dura Lube 500 Presented by Kmart|PHO]]
| [[NAPA 500|ATL]]
| colspan=4|
! 54th
! 287
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1997/W|title=Jerry Nadeau – 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|-
! rowspan=2| [[1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|1998]]
! [[Elliott-Marino Racing]]
! 13
! [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[1998 Daytona 500|DAY]]<br /><small>21</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[GM Goodwrench Service Plus 400|CAR]]<br /><small>28</small>
| style="background:#FFCFCF;"| [[1998 Las Vegas 400|LVS]]<br /><small>DNQ</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Primestar 500 (Atlanta)|ATL]]<br /><small>32</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[TranSouth Financial 400|DAR]]<br /><small>31</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Food City 500|BRI]]<br /><small>37</small>
| style="background:#FFCFCF;"| [[Texas 500|TEX]]<br /><small>DNQ</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Goody's Headache Powder 500 (Martinsville)|MAR]]<br /><small>27</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[DieHard 500 (Spring Talladega)|TAL]]<br /><small>37</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[California 500 Presented by NAPA|CAL]]<br /><small>26</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Coca-Cola 600|CLT]]<br /><small>40</small>
| [[MBNA Platinum 400|DOV]]
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Pontiac Excitement 400|RCH]]<br /><small>38</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Miller Lite 400|MCH]]<br /><small>35</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pocono Organics CBD 325|POC]]<br /><small>21</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Save Mart/Kragen 350|SON]]<br /><small>43</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Jiffy Lube 300|NHA]]<br /><small>27</small>
| colspan=19|
! rowspan=2| 36th
! rowspan=2| 2121
! rowspan=2| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1998/W|title=Jerry Nadeau – 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|-
! rowspan=2| [[Melling Racing]]
! rowspan=2| 9
! rowspan=2| [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
| colspan=17|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pennsylvania 500|POC]]<br /><small>26</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Brickyard 400|IND]]<br /><small>26</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[The Bud At The Glen|GLN]]<br /><small>15</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pepsi 400 Presented by DeVilbiss|MCH]]<br /><small>30</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Goody's Headache Powder 500 (Bristol)|BRI]]<br /><small>32</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Farm Aid on CMT 300|NHA]]<br /><small>29</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pepsi Southern 500|DAR]]<br /><small>32</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Exide NASCAR Select Batteries 400|RCH]]<br /><small>23</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[MBNA Gold 400|DOV]]<br /><small>36</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[NAPA Autocare 500|MAR]]<br /><small>35</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[UAW-GM Quality 500|CLT]]<br /><small>35</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Winston 500 (Fall)|TAL]]<br /><small>42</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[1998 Pepsi 400|DAY]]<br /><small>19</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Dura Lube 500|PHO]]<br /><small>39</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[AC Delco 400|CAR]]<br /><small>24</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[NAPA 500|ATL]]<br /><small>37</small>
| colspan=3|
|-
! rowspan=2| [[1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|1999]]
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[1999 Daytona 500|DAY]]<br /><small>11</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Dura Lube/Big K 400|CAR]]<br /><small>31</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Las Vegas 400|LVS]]<br /><small>31</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Cracker Barrel 500|ATL]]<br /><small>27</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[TranSouth Financial 400|DAR]]<br /><small>40</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Primestar 500 (Texas)|TEX]]<br /><small>24</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Food City 500|BRI]]<br /><small>42</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Goody's Body Pain 500|MAR]]<br /><small>32</small>
| style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[DieHard 500 (Spring Talladega)|TAL]]<br /><small>8</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[California 500 Presented by NAPA|CAL]]<br /><small>20</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pontiac Excitement 400|RCH]]<br /><small>21</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[1999 Coca-Cola 600|CLT]]<br /><small>20</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[MBNA Platinum 400|DOV]]<br /><small>30</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Kmart 400|MCH]]<br /><small>26</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pocono Organics CBD 325|POC]]<br /><small>23</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Save Mart/Kragen 350|SON]]<br /><small>34</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[1999 Pepsi 400|DAY]]<br /><small>37</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Jiffy Lube 300|NHA]]<br /><small>36</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Pennsylvania 500|POC]]<br /><small>38</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Brickyard 400|IND]]<br /><small>31</small>
| style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[Frontier at the Glen|GLN]]<br /><small>5</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer|MCH]]<br /><small>29</small>
| colspan=14|
! rowspan=2| 34th
! rowspan=2| 2686
! rowspan=2| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1999/W|title=Jerry Nadeau – 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|-
! [[MB2 Motorsports]]
! 36
! [[Pontiac (automobile)|Pontiac]]
| colspan=22|
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[1999 Goody's Headache Powder 500|BRI]]<br /><small>20</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Pepsi Southern 500|DAR]]<br /><small>43</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Exide NASCAR Select Batteries 400|RCH]]<br /><small>18</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Dura Lube/Kmart 300|NHA]]<br /><small>32</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[MBNA Gold 400|DOV]]<br /><small>16</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[NAPA Autocare 500|MAR]]<br /><small>26</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[UAW-GM Quality 500|CLT]]<br /><small>34</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Winston 500 (Fall)|TAL]]<br /><small>40</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400|CAR]]<br /><small>37</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Checker Auto Parts/Dura Lube 500|PHO]]<br /><small>37</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pennzoil 400 (Homestead-Miami)|HOM]]<br /><small>38</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[1999 NAPA 500|ATL]]<br /><small>20</small>
| colspan=2|
|-
! [[2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|2000]]
! rowspan=3| [[Hendrick Motorsports]]
! rowspan=3| 25
! rowspan=3| [[Chevrolet|Chevy]]
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2000 Daytona 500|DAY]]<br /><small>35</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[KMart/Dura Lube 400|CAR]]<br /><small>29</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[CarsDirect.com 400|LVS]]<br /><small>20</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500|ATL]]<br /><small>42</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Mall.com 400|DAR]]<br /><small>37</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Food City 500|BRI]]<br /><small>19</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2000 DirecTV 500|TEX]]<br /><small>43</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Goody's Body Pain 500|MAR]]<br /><small>20</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[DieHard 500 (Spring Talladega)|TAL]]<br /><small>19</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[NAPA Auto Parts 500|CAL]]<br /><small>13</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pontiac Excitement 400|RCH]]<br /><small>30</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Coca-Cola 600|CLT]]<br /><small>38</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[MBNA Platinum 400|DOV]]<br /><small>42</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Kmart 400|MCH]]<br /><small>23</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2000 Pocono 500|POC]]<br /><small>20</small>
| style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[Save Mart/Kragen 350|SON]]<br /><small>8</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Pepsi 400|DAY]]<br /><small>15</small>
| style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[thatlook.com 300|NHA]]<br /><small>4</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pennsylvania 500|POC]]<br /><small>27</small>
| style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[Brickyard 400|IND]]<br /><small>4</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Global Crossing @ The Glen|GLN]]<br /><small>38</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer|MCH]]<br /><small>12</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Goracing.com 500|BRI]]<br /><small>32</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Pepsi Southern 500|DAR]]<br /><small>29</small>
| style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400|RCH]]<br /><small>10</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2000 Dura Lube 300|NHA]]<br /><small>21</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[MBNA.com 400|DOV]]<br /><small>33</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[NAPA Autocare 500|MAR]]<br /><small>12</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[UAW-GM Quality 500|CLT]]<br /><small>36</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2000 Winston 500|TAL]]<br /><small>13</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400|CAR]]<br /><small>27</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Checker Auto Parts/Dura Lube 500|PHO]]<br /><small>23</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2000 Pennzoil 400|HOM]]<br /><small>12</small>
| style="background:#FFFFBF;"| [[2000 NAPA 500|ATL]]<br /><small>1*</small>
| colspan=2|
! 20th
! 3273
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/2000/W|title=Jerry Nadeau – 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|-
! [[2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|2001]]
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2001 Daytona 500|DAY]]<br /><small>32</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2001 Dura Lube 400|CAR]]<br /><small>15</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400|LVS]]<br /><small>15</small>
| style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[2001 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500|ATL]]<br /><small>3</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Carolina Dodge Dealers 400|DAR]]<br /><small>20</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2001 Food City 500|BRI]]<br /><small>30</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Harrah's 500|TEX]]<br /><small>29</small>
| style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[Virginia 500|MAR]]<br /><small>10</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2001 Talladega 500|TAL]]<br /><small>25</small>
| style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[2001 NAPA Auto Parts 500|CAL]]<br /><small>8</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Pontiac Excitement 400|RCH]]<br /><small>41</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2001 Coca-Cola 600|CLT]]<br /><small>13</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2001 MBNA Platinum 400|DOV]]<br /><small>38</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Kmart 400|MCH]]<br /><small>28</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Pocono Organics CBD 325|POC]]<br /><small>19</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Save Mart/Kragen 350|SON]]<br /><small>31</small>
| style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[2001 Pepsi 400|DAY]]<br /><small>6</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Tropicana 400|CHI]]<br /><small>37</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[New England 300|NHA]]<br /><small>33</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pennsylvania 500|POC]]<br /><small>24</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2001 Brickyard 400|IND]]<br /><small>38</small>
| style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[Global Crossing @ The Glen|GLN]]<br /><small>6</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer|MCH]]<br /><small>34</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Sharpie 500|BRI]]<br /><small>20</small>
| style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[2001 Mountain Dew Southern 500|DAR]]<br /><small>9</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400|RCH]]<br /><small>14</small>
| style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[2001 MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400|DOV]]<br /><small>2</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2001 Protection One 400|KAN]]<br /><small>12</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[UAW-GM Quality 500|CLT]]<br /><small>40</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Old Dominion 500|MAR]]<br /><small>24</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[EA Sports 500|TAL]]<br /><small>35</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Checker Auto Parts 500|PHO]]<br /><small>24</small>
| style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400|CAR]]<br /><small>5</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2001 Pennzoil Freedom 400|HOM]]<br /><small>33</small>
| style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[NAPA 500|ATL]]<br /><small>4</small>
| style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[2001 New Hampshire 300|NHA]]<br /><small>6</small>
! 17th
! 3675
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/2001/W|title=Jerry Nadeau – 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|-
! rowspan=4| [[2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|2002]]
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2002 Daytona 500|DAY]]<br /><small>28</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Subway 400|CAR]]<br /><small>25</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400|LVS]]<br /><small>15</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[MBNA America 500|ATL]]<br /><small>30</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Carolina Dodge Dealers 400|DAR]]<br /><small>18</small>
| style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[2002 Food City 500|BRI]]<br /><small>8</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Samsung/Radio Shack 500|TEX]]<br /><small>32</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Virginia 500|MAR]]<br /><small>39</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2002 Aaron's 499|TAL]]<br /><small>32</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[NAPA Auto Parts 500|CAL]]<br /><small>26</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Pontiac Excitement 400|RCH]]<br /><small>41</small>
| colspan=25|
! rowspan=4| 37th
! rowspan=4| 2250
! rowspan=4| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/2002/W|title=Jerry Nadeau – 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|-
! [[MBV Motorsports]]
! 10
! [[Pontiac (automobile)|Pontiac]]
| colspan=11|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2002 Coca-Cola Racing Family 600|CLT]]<br /><small>28</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2002 MBNA Platinum 400|DOV]]<br /><small>27</small>
| [[Pocono Organics CBD 325|POC]]
| [[Sirius Satellite Radio 400|MCH]]
| colspan=3|
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[New England 300|NHA]]<br /><small>18</small>
| colspan=17|
|-
! [[Petty Enterprises]]
! 44
! [[Dodge]]
| colspan=15|
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Dodge/Save Mart 350|SON]]<br /><small>34</small>
| [[Pepsi 400|DAY]]
| colspan=2|
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Pennsylvania 500|POC]]<br /><small>36</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2002 Brickyard 400|IND]]<br /><small>24</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen|GLN]]<br /><small>26</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Pepsi 400 presented by Farmer Jack|MCH]]<br /><small>32</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Sharpie 500|BRI]]<br /><small>21</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2002 Mountain Dew Southern 500|DAR]]<br /><small>41</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400|RCH]]<br /><small>27</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[New Hampshire 300|NHA]]<br /><small>28</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[MBNA All-American Heroes 400|DOV]]<br /><small>42</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Protection One 400|KAN]]<br /><small>27</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2002 EA Sports 500|TAL]]<br /><small>24</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2002 UAW-GM Quality 500|CLT]]<br /><small>13</small>
| [[Old Dominion 500|MAR]]
| [[NAPA 500|ATL]]
| [[Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400|CAR]]
| [[Checker Auto Parts 500|PHO]]
| [[Ford 400|HOM]]
|-
! [[Michael Waltrip Racing]]
! 00
! [[Chevrolet|Chevy]]
| colspan=17|
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Tropicana 400|CHI]]<br /><small>37</small>
| colspan=18|
|-
! [[2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|2003]]
! [[MB2 Motorsports]]
! 01
! [[Pontiac (automobile)|Pontiac]]
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2003 Daytona 500|DAY]]<br /><small>28</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Subway 400|CAR]]<br /><small>26</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400|LVS]]<br /><small>22</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[MBNA Bass Pro Shops 500|ATL]]<br /><small>31</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400|DAR]]<br /><small>35</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2003 Food City 500|BRI]]<br /><small>28</small>
| style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[Samsung/Radio Shack 500|TEX]]<br /><small>4</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2003 Aaron's 499|TAL]]<br /><small>36</small>
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Virginia 500|MAR]]<br /><small>41</small>
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2003 Auto Club 500|CAL]]<br /><small>14</small>
| style="background:#ffffff;"| [[Pontiac Excitement 400|RCH]]<br /><small>INQ<sup>†</sup></small>
| [[2003 Coca-Cola 600|CLT]]
| [[MBNA Armed Forces Family 400|DOV]]
| [[Pocono Organics CBD 325|POC]]
| [[Sirius 400|MCH]]
| [[Dodge/Save Mart 350|SON]]
| [[2003 Pepsi 400|DAY]]
| [[Tropicana 400|CHI]]
| [[New England 300|NHA]]
| [[Pennsylvania 500|POC]]
| [[2003 Brickyard 400|IND]]
| [[Sirius Satellite Radio at the Glen|GLN]]
| [[GFS Marketplace 400|MCH]]
| [[Sharpie 500|BRI]]
| [[Mountain Dew Southern 500|DAR]]
| [[Cook Out 400 (Richmond)|RCH]]
| [[Sylvania 300|NHA]]
| [[MBNA America 400|DOV]]
| [[EA Sports 500|TAL]]
| [[Banquet 400|KAN]]
| [[UAW-GM Quality 500|CLT]]
| [[Subway 500|MAR]]
| [[Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500|ATL]]
| [[Checker Auto Parts 500|PHO]]
| [[Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400|CAR]]
| [[2003 Ford 400|HOM]]
! 45th
! 844
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/2003/W|title=Jerry Nadeau – 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|-
| colspan=43|<small><sup>†</sup> - Career-ending injury in post-qualifying practice; [[Jason Keller]] raced</small>
|}

=====Daytona 500=====
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%;"
|-
! Year
! Team
! Manufacturer
! Start
! Finish
|-
| [[1998 Daytona 500|1998]]
| [[Elliott-Marino Racing]]
| [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
|align=center| 26
|align=center style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 21
|-
| [[1999 Daytona 500|1999]]
| [[Melling Racing]]
| [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
|align=center| 25
|align=center style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 11
|-
| [[2000 Daytona 500|2000]]
| rowspan=3 nowrap| [[Hendrick Motorsports]]
| rowspan=3| [[Chevrolet]]
|align=center| 20
|align=center style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 35
|-
| [[2001 Daytona 500|2001]]
|align=center| 5
|align=center style="background:#EFCFFF;"| 32
|-
| [[2002 Daytona 500|2002]]
|align=center| 8
|align=center style="background:#EFCFFF;"| 28
|-
| [[2003 Daytona 500|2003]]
| [[MB2 Motorsports]]
| [[Pontiac (automobile)|Pontiac]]
|align=center| 42
|align=center style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 28
|}

====Busch Series====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:75%"
!colspan=42| [[NASCAR]] [[Busch Series]] results
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Team
! scope="col" | No.
! scope="col" | Make
! scope="col" | 1
! scope="col" | 2
! scope="col" | 3
! scope="col" | 4
! scope="col" | 5
! scope="col" | 6
! scope="col" | 7
! scope="col" | 8
! scope="col" | 9
! scope="col" | 10
! scope="col" | 11
! scope="col" | 12
! scope="col" | 13
! scope="col" | 14
! scope="col" | 15
! scope="col" | 16
! scope="col" | 17
! scope="col" | 18
! scope="col" | 19
! scope="col" | 20
! scope="col" | 21
! scope="col" | 22
! scope="col" | 23
! scope="col" | 24
! scope="col" | 25
! scope="col" | 26
! scope="col" | 27
! scope="col" | 28
! scope="col" | 29
! scope="col" | 30
! scope="col" | 31
! scope="col" | 32
! scope="col" | 33
! scope="col" | 34
! scope="col" | {{Tooltip|NBSC|NASCAR Busch Series classification}}
! scope="col" | Pts
! scope="col" | Ref
|-
!rowspan=2| [[1995 NASCAR Busch Series|1995]]
!rowspan=2| [[T&G Racing]]
!rowspan=2| 15
! [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
| [[Goody's 300|DAY]]
| [[Goodwrench 200|CAR]]
| style="background:#FFCFCF;"| [[Hardee's 250|RCH]]<br /><small>DNQ</small>
| [[Busch Light 300|ATL]]
| [[Opryland USA 320|NSV]]
| [[Mark III Vans 200|DAR]]
| [[Goody's 250 (Bristol)|BRI]]
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Sundrop 400|HCY]]<br /><small>21</small>
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[NE Chevy Dealers 250|NHA]]<br /><small>29</small>
| [[Meridian Advantage 200|NZH]]
| [[Red Dog 300|CLT]]
| [[GM Goodwrench/Delco 200|DOV]]
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Carolina Pride / Red Dog 250|MYB]]<br /><small>19</small>
| [[Lysol 200|GLN]]
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Sears Auto Center 250|MLW]]<br /><small>20</small>
| [[Humminbird Fishfinder 500K|TAL]]
| [[Ford Credit 300|SBO]]
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Kroger 200 (Nationwide)|IRP]]<br /><small>31</small>
| [[Detroit Gasket 200|MCH]]
| [[Food City 250|BRI]]
| [[Gatorade 200|DAR]]
| [[Autolite 250|RCH]]
| [[MBNA 200|DOV]]
| [[All Pro Bumper to Bumper 300|CLT]]
| style="background:#FFCFCF;"| [[AC Delco 200|CAR]]<br /><small>DNQ</small>
| colspan=9|
! rowspan=2| 53rd
! rowspan=2| 455
! rowspan=2| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1995/B|title=Jerry Nadeau – 1995 NASCAR Busch Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|-
! [[Chevrolet|Chevy]]
| colspan=25|
| style="background:#FFCFCF;"| [[Jiffy Lube Miami 300|HOM]]<br /><small>DNQ</small>
| colspan=8|
|-
! scope="row" | [[1996 NASCAR Busch Series|1996]]
! [[M.P.H. Racing]]
! 59
! [[Chevrolet|Chevy]]
| [[Goody's Headache Powder 300|DAY]]
| [[Goodwrench Service 200|CAR]]
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[Hardee's Fried Chicken 250|RCH]]<br /><small>39</small>
| [[Busch Light 300|ATL]]
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[BellSouth / Opryland USA 320|NSV]]<br /><small>39</small>
| style="background:#FFCFCF;"| [[Dura Lube 200|DAR]]<br /><small>DNQ</small>
| [[Goody's Headache Powder 250|BRI]]
| [[Sundrop 300|HCY]]
| [[Meridian Advantage 200|NZH]]
| [[Red Dog 300|CLT]]
| [[GM Goodwrench/Delco 200|DOV]]
| [[Winston Motorsports 300|SBO]]
| [[Carolina Pride / Red Dog 250|MYB]]
| [[Lysol 200|GLN]]
| [[Sears Auto Center 250|MLW]]
| [[Stanley 200|NHA]]
| [[Humminbird Fishfinder 500K|TAL]]
| [[Kroger 200 (Nationwide)|IRP]]
| [[Detroit Gasket 200|MCH]]
| [[Food City 250|BRI]]
| [[Dura Lube 200|DAR]]
| [[Autolite Platinum 250|RCH]]
| [[MBNA 200|DOV]]
| [[All Pro Bumper to Bumper 300|CLT]]
| [[AC Delco 200|CAR]]
| [[Jiffy Lube Miami 300|HOM]]
| colspan=8|
! 85th
! 92
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1996/B|title=Jerry Nadeau – 1996 NASCAR Busch Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | [[1997 NASCAR Busch Series|1997]]
!nowrap| [[Precision Products Racing]]
! 01
! [[Chevrolet|Chevy]]
| [[Gargoyles 300|DAY]]
| [[Goodwrench Service 200|CAR]]
| [[Hardee's Fried Chicken 250|RCH]]
| [[Stihl Outdoor Power Tools 300|ATL]]
| [[Las Vegas 300|LVS]]
| [[Diamond Hill Plywood 200|DAR]]
| [[Galaxy Foods 300|HCY]]
| [[Coca-Cola 300 (Texas)|TEX]]
| [[Moore's Snacks 250|BRI]]
| [[BellSouth Mobility / Opryland 320|NSV]]
| style="background:#FFCFCF;"| [[Birmingham Auto Dealers 500K|TAL]]<br /><small>DNQ</small>
| [[United States Cellular 200|NHA]]
| [[Core States Advantage 200|NZH]]
| [[Carquest Auto Parts 300|CLT]]
| [[GM Goodwrench/Delco 200|DOV]]
| [[Winston Motorsports 300|SBO]]
| [[Lysol 200|GLN]]
| [[Sears Auto Center 250|MLW]]
| [[Advance Auto Parts 250 (Myrtle Beach)|MYB]]
| [[Gateway 300|GTY]]
| [[Kroger 200 (Nationwide)|IRP]]
| [[Detroit Gasket 200|MCH]]
| [[Food City 250|BRI]]
| [[Dura Lube 200|DAR]]
| [[Autolite Platinum 250|RCH]]
| [[MBNA 200|DOV]]
| [[All Pro Bumper to Bumper 300|CLT]]
| [[Kenwood Home & Car Audio 300|CAL]]
| [[AC Delco 200|CAR]]
| [[Jiffy Lube Miami 300|HOM]]
| colspan=4|
! NA
! -
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1997/B|title=Jerry Nadeau – 1997 NASCAR Busch Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | [[1999 NASCAR Busch Series|1999]]
! [[GTS Motorsports]]
! 90
! [[Chevrolet|Chevy]]
| [[NAPA Auto Parts 300|DAY]]
| [[Alltel 200|CAR]]
| [[Sam's Town 300|LVS]]
| [[Yellow Freight 300|ATL]]
| [[Diamond Hill Plywood 200|DAR]]
| [[Coca-Cola 300 (Texas)|TEX]]
| [[BellSouth Mobility 320|NSV]]
| [[Moore's Snacks 250|BRI]]
| [[Touchstone Energy 300|TAL]]
| [[Auto Club 300|CAL]]
| [[Busch 200 (New Hampshire)|NHA]]
| [[Hardee's 250|RCH]]
| [[First Union 200|NZH]]
| style="background:#FFCFCF;"| [[Carquest Auto Parts 300|CLT]]<br /><small>DNQ</small>
| [[MBNA Platinum 200|DOV]]
| [[Textilease/Medique 300|SBO]]
| [[Lysol 200|GLN]]
| [[DieHard 250|MLW]]
| [[Myrtle Beach 250|MYB]]
| [[NAPA Autocare 250|PPR]]
| [[Carquest Auto Parts 250|GTY]]
| [[Kroger 200 (Nationwide)|IRP]]
| [[NAPA 200 (Michigan)|MCH]]
| [[Food City 250|BRI]]
| [[Dura Lube 200|DAR]]
| [[Autolite Platinum 250|RCH]]
| [[MBNA Gold 200|DOV]]
| [[All Pro Bumper to Bumper 300|CLT]]
| [[Kmart 200|CAR]]
| [[Sam's Town 250|MEM]]
| [[Outback Steakhouse 200|PHO]]
| [[HotWheels.com 300|HOM]]
| colspan=2|
! NA
! -
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1999/B|title=Jerry Nadeau – 1999 NASCAR Busch Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | [[2002 NASCAR Busch Series|2002]]
! [[Team Bristol Motorsports]]
! 54
! [[Chevrolet|Chevy]]
| [[EAS/GNC Live Well 300|DAY]]
| [[1-866RBCTerm.com 200|CAR]]
| [[Sam's Town 300|LVS]]
| [[Darlingtonraceway.com 200|DAR]]
| [[Channellock 250|BRI]]
| [[O'Reilly 300|TEX]]
| [[Pepsi 300|NSH]]
| [[Aaron's 312|TAL]]
| [[Auto Club 300|CAL]]
| [[Hardee's 250|RCH]]
| [[Busch 200 (New Hampshire)|NHA]]
| [[Stacker 2 200|NZH]]
| [[Carquest Auto Parts 300|CLT]]
| [[MBNA Platinum 200|DOV]]
| [[Inside Traxx 300 Presented by Met-Rx|NSH]]
| [[Kroger 300|KEN]]
| [[GNC Live Well 250|MLW]]
| [[Stacker 2/GNC Live Well 250|DAY]]
| [[Tropicana Twister 300|CHI]]
| [[Charter Pipeline 250|GTY]]
| [[NetZero 250 (PPIR)|PPR]]
| [[Kroger 200 (Nationwide)|IRP]]
| [[Cabela's 250|MCH]]
| [[Food City 250|BRI]]
| [[Gatorade 200|DAR]]
| [[Funai 250|RCH]]
| [[MBNA All-American Heroes 200|DOV]]
| [[Mr. Goodcents 300|KAN]]
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Little Trees 300|CLT]]<br /><small>20</small>
| [[Sam's Town 250|MEM]]
| [[Aaron's 312 (Atlanta)|ATL]]
| [[Sam's Club 200|CAR]]
| [[Bashas' Supermarkets 200 (fall)|PHO]]
| [[Ford 300 (Homestead-Miami)|HOM]]
! 97th
! 103
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/2002/B|title=Jerry Nadeau – 2002 NASCAR Busch Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|}

====Craftsman Truck Series====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:75%"
|-
!colspan=45| [[NASCAR]] [[Craftsman Truck Series]] results
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Team
! scope="col" | No.
! scope="col" | Make
! scope="col" | 1
! scope="col" | 2
! scope="col" | 3
! scope="col" | 4
! scope="col" | 5
! scope="col" | 6
! scope="col" | 7
! scope="col" | 8
! scope="col" | 9
! scope="col" | 10
! scope="col" | 11
! scope="col" | 12
! scope="col" | 13
! scope="col" | 14
! scope="col" | 15
! scope="col" | 16
! scope="col" | 17
! scope="col" | 18
! scope="col" | 19
! scope="col" | 20
! scope="col" | 21
! scope="col" | 22
! scope="col" | 23
! scope="col" | 24
! scope="col" | 25
! scope="col" | 26
! scope="col" | 27
! scope="col" | {{Tooltip|NCTC|NASCAR Craftsman Truck classification}}
! scope="col" | Pts
! scope="col" | Ref
|-
! scope="row" | [[1998 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series|1998]]
!nowrap| [[Reher-Morrison Racing]]
! 9
! [[Chevrolet|Chevy]]
| [[Chevy Trucks Challenge|WDW]]
| [[Florida Dodge Dealers 400|HOM]]
| [[Chevy Trucks NASCAR 150|PHO]]
| [[Craftsman 200 (Portland)|POR]]
| [[NAPACARD 200|EVG]]
| [[Yellow Freight 200|I70]]
| [[Parts America 150|GLN]]
| [[Pronto Auto Parts 400K|TEX]]
| [[Loadhandler 200|BRI]]
| [[DieHard 200|MLW]]
| [[NAPA Autocare 200|NZH]]
| [[The No Fear Challenge|CAL]]
| [[Tempus Resorts 300K|PPR]]
| [[Cummins 200|IRP]]
| [[Pennzoil / VIP Auto Discount Tripleheader|NHA]]
| [[Stevens Beil/Genuine Car Parts 200|FLM]]
| [[Federated Auto Parts 250|NSV]]
| [[Lund Look 275K|HPT]]
| [[Kroger 225|LVL]]
| [[Virginia Is For Lovers 200|RCH]]
| [[Memphis 200|MEM]]
| [[Ram Tough 200|GTY]]
| [[NAPA 250|MAR]]
| [[Kragen/Exide 151|SON]]
| [[Dodge California Truckstop 300|MMR]]
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[GM Goodwrench Service Plus / AC Delco 300|PHO]]<br /><small>27</small>
| [[Sam's Town 250 (Las Vegas)|LVS]]
! 97th
! 82
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1998/C|title=Jerry Nadeau – 1998 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|}

====Winston West Series====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:75%"
!colspan=27| [[NASCAR]] [[Winston West Series]] results
|-
! Year
! Team
! No.
! Make
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! {{Tooltip|NWWSC|NASCAR Winston West Series classification}}
! Pts
! Ref
|-
! [[1999 NASCAR Winston West Series|1999]]
!nowrap| [[Melling Racing]]
! 9
! [[Chevrolet|Chevy]]
| [[Tucson Raceway Park|TUS]]
| style="background:#FFFFBF;"| '''[[Las Vegas Motor Speedway|LVS]]''' <br><small>1*</small>
| [[Phoenix International Raceway|PHO]]
| [[Auto Club Speedway|CAL]]
| [[Pikes Peak International Raceway|PPR]]
| [[Mesa Marin Raceway|MMR]]
| [[1999 Irwindale 250 presented by Jan's Towing|IRW]]
| [[Evergreen Speedway|EVG]]
| [[Portland Speedway|POR]]
| [[Irwindale Event Center|IRW]]
| [[Rocky Mountain Raceways|RMR]]
| [[Las Vegas Motor Speedway|LVS]]
| [[Mesa Marin Raceway|MMR]]
| [[1999 NASCAR Coca-Cola 500|MOT]]
! 53rd
! 185
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1999/P|title=Jerry Nadeau – 1999 NASCAR Winston West Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|}

===ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series===
([[Template:NASCAR driver results legend|key]]) (<span style="font-size:85%">'''Bold'''&nbsp;– Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics''&nbsp;– Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. *&nbsp;– Most laps led.</span>)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:75%"
|-
!colspan=45| [[ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series]] results
|-
! Year
! Team
! No.
! Make
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! 15
! 16
! 17
! 18
! 19
! 20
! 21
! 22
! {{Tooltip|ABSC|ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series classification}}
! Pts
! Ref
|-
! [[1997 ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series|1997]]
!nowrap| [[Precision Products Racing]]
! 01
! [[Pontiac (automobile)|Pontiac]]
| [[ARCA 200|DAY]]
| [[APCO EasyCare 300|ATL]]
| [[Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200|SLM]]
| style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[EasyCare Certified 100|CLT]] <br><small>4</small>
| style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[EasyCare Certified 200|CLT]] <br><small>2</small>
| [[Mountain Dew 400k|POC]]
| [[Jasper Engines 200|MCH]]
| [[GM Goodwrench 150|SBS]]
| [[Toledo ARCA 150|TOL]]
| [[Bill Eubank Memorial 150|KIL]]
| [[Clarklift of Detroit 150|FRS]]
| [[Auto Value / United National Bank 200|MIN]]
| [[Pepsi 400k|POC]]
| [[MediaOne 200|MCH]]
| [[Southern Illinois 100|DSF]]
| [[Gateway ARCA 125|GTW]]
| [[Eddie Gilstrap Fall Classic|SLM]]
| [[Roger Holdeman Memorial 150|WIN]]
| [[EasyCare Certified 200|CLT]]
| [[Winn Dixie 500k|TAL]]
| [[Allen Crowe 100|ISF]]
| [[Reese's 400|ATL]]
! N/A
! –
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racing-reference.info/drivdet/nadeaje01/1997/A|title=Jerry Nadeau – 1997 ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series Results|work=Racing-Reference|publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC|access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Jerry Nadeau}}
* {{official website|http://www.jerrynadeau.com}}
* {{Racing-Reference driver|Jerry_Nadeau}}

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