“On behalf of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, my wife Bernadette and myself, I want to express our most sincere condolences to Joanne and the entire Newman family on the loss of a great human being. Paul and I have been partners for 26 years and I have come to know his passion, humor and above all, his generosity. Not just economic generosity, but generosity of spirit. His support of the team’s drivers, crew and the racing industry is legendary. His pure joy at winning a pole position or winning a race exemplified the spirit he brought to his life and to all those that knew him. We will truly miss him.”

- Carl A. Haas, co-owner of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing


"Today we truly lost a great man.  Most of us knew him as Butch or Fast Eddie from the theater or from our living rooms at home.  He was much more than a great actor.  His legacy will be his five children, his wife, Joanne and all the sick children around the world who desperately needed his help.  Paul was a man of character who cared about the world and the people who lived in it.  Putting a smile on a young person’s face and helping people in need was a virtue he excelled at.  Little did anyone realize a child born of such humble beginnings could affect our lives in so many positive ways.  We should all learn to live by his example.  We will miss him dearly but will never forget him."

- Michael Lanigan, co-owner of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing


“I am extremely saddened to hear about Paul’s passing.  He was a great guy to be with around the track. He was one of a kind.  Obviously I am just thinking of his family and wishing them well while they are trying to deal with this.  It can’t be easy.  He’s going to be missed, not just in the motor racing world but in every area that he participated in, in his life. He affected so many people in a positive way.  I’m going to miss him and am fortunate to have known him.”

- Justin Wilson, driver of the No. 02 McDonald’s race car for Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing
 
 
“It has been a very upsetting 24 hours for the team and my family.  Paul has been a huge part of both my success as well as my father’s and he will be greatly missed.  He was a tremendous man, one that everyone should model their lives after.  My sincere condolences go out to the Newman family.”

- Graham Rahal, driver of the No. 06 Hole in the Wall Camps race car for
Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing


For more about Paul Newman, visit NewmansOwnFoundation.org.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.